Ariens 931015 S-18 - Manual (Page 6)

OPÉRATION OR WHEN MOVING THE HAND CONTROL
LEVER. USE OF THE PEDAL AND HAND CONTROL
LEVER SIMULTANEOUSLY CAN RESULT IN MIS-
ADJUSTED HYDROSTATIC LINKAGE.
THROTTLE LEVER SETTING
When operating power driven attachments such as the
mower, snow thrower or the rotary tiller, run the engine at
full throttle unless the attachment operator's manual specifies
otherwise. Use the hand control fever, not the throttle
lever to select a safe travel speed when using power driven
attachments.
Safe or proper travel speed depends on the attachment
used, the type of terrain and lawn, field or garden con­
ditions in which the tractor is operated.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
To stop the tractor, depress neutralizer pedal completely
@ or move control lever @ to neutral. Figure 1, and de­
press the brake pedal. Then place the control lever in the
"Park Start" position and set the parking brake. Figure 4.
EMERGENCY STOPS
For emergency or "panic" stops, the neutralizer pedal
and brake pedal can be used, see Figure 3. When the neu­
tralizer pedal is dépressed, the control lever is shifted to the
neutral IN) position from either the forward or reverse
positions, then use the brake pedal to stop the tractor if
motion continues.
NOTE: Keep foot off neutralizer pedal when moving the
hand control lever. Use of the neutralizer pedal and con­
trol lever simultaneously can result in mis-adjusted hy­
drostatic linkage. Become familiar with the use of the
neutralizer pedal. Using the foot controlled neutralizing
pedal for ail slowing down and stopping operations will
make emergency or "panic" stops become "automatic"
by use.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Always use the following procedure to stop the engine:
1. Move the hand control lever @ Figure 1, in "Park-
Start" position and set the parking brake. Figure 4.
2. »Disengage Implement Power Control Switches ©Figure
1, and driven attachments.
3. Lower attachment so that it is resting on the floor or
ground.
4. Lower the throttle lever © Figure 1, and allow engine to
idle for a short period before turning it off.
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5. Turn the ignition key ©Figure 1, counterclockwise to
stop engine.
IMPORTANT — Remove ignition key before dis­
mounting from tractor. This will prevent children
and inexperienced operators from starting the tractor.
RAISING THE REAR DECK
The transmission and control linkage are readily accessible
by raising the rear deck, shown in Figure 5. To raise the
rear deck, place the hydrostatic control lever in the "Park-
Start" position, release the two latches and raise the" rear
deck to its stop.
REAR DECK
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CAUTION: Always shut off engine before raising the
rear deck. Be sure to lock the rear deck down with
the latches provided before operating the tractor.
RAISING THE HOOD
The engine, battery and electrical components are readily
accessible by raising the hood, see Figure 5. To raise the hood
grasp each side and raise it
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and forward to its stop.
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CAUTION: ALWA YSSHUTENGINE OFF BEFORE
RAISING HOOD. NEVER TOUCH MUFFLER, EX­
HAUST PIPE OR ENGINE UNTIL THEY HAVE
HAD TIME TO COOL AFTER OPERATING THE
ENGINE.
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FREE-WHEELING VALVE
The free-wheeling valves are located under the rear deck
on top of the transmission, see Figure 6. These valves
must be kept closed (buttons out) at all times except when it
becomes absolutely necessary to push the tractor with the
engine stopped. If this should happen, open the valves by
pushing the buttons "IN", by rotating cam. See Figure 6.