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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 5 for all controls and features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated contact
your Ariens dealer for repairs.
Ignition Switch
Operate ignition
switch with a
removable key.
Ignition switch has
four positions:
Stop (1), Headlight
(2), Run (3), Start (4).
See STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 16
for detailed
instructions on how to
start engine.
Throttle Lever
Fast (1) – Increases
engine speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases
engine speed.
Choke Control
Use to start a cold engine. Push
the choke lever away from
operator position to start a cold
engine. Pull the choke lever
toward the operator position
when the engine starts to run
smoothly.
NOTE: Do not choke a warm engine.
Parking Brake
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Engages (2)
and disengages
(1) mower
blades.
Hour Meter
Press and release the toggle button to shift
between different functions.
Press and hold the toggle button to reset the
timer or clear a service message.
The hour meter has three functions:
Hour Meter: measures the amount of time
the engine has been run. This time cannot be
cleared.
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: Safety interlock failure
and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury.
Check system before each use to
make sure it is functioning
properly.
Test Steering
Lever
PTO Parking
Brake
Engine
1 Neutral
Position
Off Engaged Starts
2 Neutral
Position
On Engaged Doesn’t
Start
3 Neutral
Position
Off Disengaged Doesn’t
Start
4*+ Out of
Neutral
Position
Off Disengaged Shuts
Off
5*+ Neutral
Position
On Engaged Shuts
Off
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
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