Ariens 931000 - Manuel (Page 2)

CONTENTS
Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Decals........................................................................................................................................... 3
Controls............................................................................................................................................. .4— 5
Operation............................................................................................................................................. 5— 7
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 8 — 1 0
Adjustments/Maintenance............................................................................. ................. .............. 10 — 16
Hydraulic Lift and Power Take Off Systems............................................................................................ 16
Storage..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Service Guide................................................................................................................................... 18 — 20
Basic Consumer-User Service Components......................................................................................... 21
Assembly & Pre-Service..................................................................................................................22 — 23
Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 24
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate the tractor. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
4. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.
5. Sit on seat, disengage traction and attachment power and
place Hydrostatic Control Lever in “PARK/START” posi­
tion before attempting to start the engine.
6. Disengage power to attachment, stop the engine and place
Hydrostatic Control Lever in “PARK/START” position and
set Parking Brake Lock before leaving the operator’s posi­
tion.
7. Disengage power to attachment and stop the engine before
making any repairs or adjustments.
8. Disengage power to attachment when transporting or not
in use.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving the tractor
unattended, such as disengaging the power take-off,
lowering the attachment, shifting into “PARK/START”,
setting the Parking Brake Lock, stopping the engine and
removing the key.
10. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and ddwn the face of steep slopes;
never across the face. If you cannot back up the hill, DO
NOT operate the tractor on it. It is too steep for safe opera­
tion.,
11. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip­
ping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
12. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
13. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment,
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
, b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweight when suggested in the Tractor
Owner’s Manual or in the Attachment Owner’s Manual.
14. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operation.
16. Handle gasoline with care — it is highly inflammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container. *
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel or add gasoline to a'
running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
17. Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
18. Keep the tractor and attachments in good operating condi­
tion, and keep safety devices in place.
19. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip­
ment is in safe working condition.
20. Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
21. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
22. The tractor and attachments should be stopped and in­
spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment, see items 6 and 7 this page.
23. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
24. When using the tractor with mower, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.. ^
c. Check^he blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
d. Always look behind you before backing up.
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