Ariens Gravely 985114 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 13

3. Ensure the PTO control is in the "OFF" position and
the gear shift lever is in the "NEUTRAL" position.
4. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
5. Set the throttle to the proper position. After the
engine starts, adjust the choke as needed.
6. Put the key in the ignition switch. Turn the key to the
"START" position. When the engine starts, release
the key.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than 15 sec-
onds. Allow 45 seconds for cooling before operating the
starter again.
7. If the engine does not start after six tries, see
Troubleshooting.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the direction control lever to the "NEUTRAL"
position.
2. Move the throttle control to the "SLOW" position.
3. Move the HI/LO control to the "NEUTRAL" position
and the PTO control to the "OFF" position.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position. Remove
the ignition key before leaving the tractor.
TO OPERATE UNIT
Operating the Transmission
Learn to operate the tractor in an open area while using a
slow gear and slow engine speed.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the gear shift lever to the "HIGH" or "LOW"
position.
3. Move the range shift handle to the "HIGH" or "LOW"
position.
4. Move the throttle lever above the "SLOW" position
(fast enough so that the engine will not stall).
5. Depress an operator presence handle.
NOTE: One of the operator presence control levers must
be held down at all times whenever the transmission is in
gear and/or the PTO lever is in the "ON" position.
6. To go forward, move the direction control lever
forward until the lever stays in the forward position.
If the lever is not in the full forward position, the
clutch will slip and cause premature clutch wear.
7. To move backward, hold the direction control lever
to the rear. The lever will return to "NEUTRAL" when
released.
8. To stop the tractor, put the direction control lever in
the "NEUTRAL" position. If the PTO is off, you can
release the operator presence handle.
USING THE PTO
To Engage PTO:
1. Start the engine.
2. After the engine is warm, move the throttle lever just
above the "SLOW" position.
3. Move the gear shift lever to the 'NEUTRAL" position.
Depress an operator presence handle.
4. Pull the PTO control back to the "ON" position with
one continuous, fast pull.
5. Move the throttle lever to the "FAST" position.
6. Move the gear shift lever to the "HIGH" or "LOW"
position.
NOTE: The gear shift lever must be in either the "HIGH"
or "LOW" position to properly power the attachment.
7. Operate the direction control lever for desired travel.
To Disengage PTO:
1. Stop the tractor with the direction control lever.
2. Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position.
3. Move the gear shift to the "NEUTRAL" position.
4. Push the PTO control in (forward) to the "OFF"
position.
Using the Steering Brakes (optional)
The steering brakes are used when the tractor is being
driven forward.
To make a right turn, push the brake handlebar to the left.
To make a left turn, pull the brake handlebar to the right.
CAUTION: Use only the tractor
handlebars to steer when driving in
reverse.
To Travel to Another Work Area
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Reduce engine speed.
3. Travel forward to other work area.
PARKING
1. Stop the unit on level ground.
2. Put the PTO lever in the "OFF" position.
3. Turn off and remove ignition key.
4. Move the shift control to first gear position.
5. Apply parking brake (if equipped.) Pull up on the
brake handle until the brake rod is at the top of the
slot.
TO TRANSPORT UNIT
1. Move unit onto transport vehicle.
2. Tie unit down securely. Do not secure by rods,
linkages or controls that may be damaged.
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