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GB - 8
Tools Required
• Needle nose pliers
• Open-end wrench: 3/8 in., 7/16 in., 1/2 in., and
9/16 in. or adjustable wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
• Tire gauge
Package Contents
Check Tire Pressure
See
Specifications
on page 18.
Install Deck (936036)
See
Mower Deck Removal and Installation
on page 12.
Check Lubrication
See
General Lubrication
on page 12.
Charge Battery
See
Charging Battery
on page 16.
Check Oil Level
Check engine oil. Fill if necessary.
Refer to engine manual for proper type oil and crankcase
capacity.
Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Refer to engine manual for proper type.
Check Safety Interlock System
See
Check Safety Interlock System
on page 11.
Check Function of all Controls
Ensure unit runs and performs properly (see
Operation
on page 8)
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 on page 2 for all Controls and Features
locations.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
With operator on seat, engine must not start if PTO is
engaged.
Engine MUST STOP if operator leaves seat when:
• forward and reverse pedal is not in neutral or
• parking brake is disengaged or
• PTO is engaged
Engine MUST NOT start unless:
• parking brake is set/brake pedal is depressed and
• forward and reverse pedal is in neutral and
• PTO is disengaged.
DO NOT operate unit unless safety interlock system is
functioning properly. If it does not function properly, see
your Ariens Dealer.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is operated by a
removable key.
To start:
Insert the key. Turn the switch clockwise
from the off (1) position to the start (3)
position. The key will spring back to the
run (2) position.
To stop the engine, turn key to the off (1)
position.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
Hardware/
Literature
Pack
Figure 4
Tractor and
Deck
WARNING:
FAILURE OF INTERLOCK,
together with improper operation could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
FAILURE OF CONTROLS could
result in death or serious injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
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