Ariens 985114 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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2. Connect the forward end to the pivot plate on the
unit with a .375 x .75 clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x
.065 at washers and a .09 x .75 cotter pin. Insert
clevis pin with cotter pin to the outside of
adjustment bracket (Figure 8).
Right Hand Rod:
1. Hook the rear of the right hand brake rod into the
right outside end of the brake handle weldment.
2. Place the carriage bolt through the brake handle.
3. Put two nylon washers on the bolt between the
handle and the handlebar weldment.
4. Retain with another nylon washer, rubber washer,
steel washer and lock nut (Figure 9).
5. Connect the adjustment bracket to the cam lever
arm on unit with a clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x .065
at washers and .09 x .75 cotter pin.
6. Push brake handle grip onto handle.
7. Connect the interlock plug to the wiring harness.
8. Fasten the instruction plate and the brake handle
weldment to the rear hitch with the nut and bolt just
removed and an additional 1/2-13 bolt and locknut.
9. Adjust brakes per
Adjustments
.
Connect Gear Shift and Directional Control
Rods
Connect the Fwd/Rev and Hi-Lo gear control rods to the
tractor and their respective handles using bushings,
1/4-20 x 1.5 bolts, .281 x .625 x .065 x at washers and
1/4-20 locknuts. See the Hi-Lo gear control (Figure 7)
and Fwd/Rev control (Figure 10). See
Service and
Adjustments
on page 16 for adjustments.
Install Attachment(s)
Install each attachment following instructions provided in
the attachment manual.
Charge Battery
See See
Service Battery
on page 15.
Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Add clean fuel to fuel tank. See Engine Manual for
correct type and capacity.
Check Engine Oil
Check and add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for
specications.
Check Safety Interlock System
Be sure that safety interlock system operates correctly.
See
Safety Interlock System
on page 11.
Lubricate Pivot Points
Put a drop of engine oil on the pivots of the throttle lever,
the direction control lever, the gear shift lever, the PTO
control, and range shift handle.
Check Function of all Controls
Ensure unit runs and performs properly.
Figure 9
1. Carriage Bolt
2. Parking Brake Handle
3. Nylon Washer
4. Brake Handle Weldment
5. Rubber Washer
6. Lock Nut
7. Steel Washer
1
2
3
4
3
5
6
7
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.
Figure 10
1. Fwd/Rev Control
Handle
2. Right Handlebar
3. Hand Lever Pivot
4. Fwd/Rev Control
Rod
5. Adjust and Jam
Nuts
1
2
3
4
5