Ariens 931000 - Manuel (Page 7)

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STOPPING THE ENGINE (CONTINUED)
5, Turn the ignition key ® , Figure 1, counter-clockwise to
stop engine and to prevent hour meter run-on, and battery
drain.
IMPORTANT: REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE DISMOUNTING
FROM TRACTOR. THIS WILL PREVENT CHILDREN AND INEX­
PERIENCED 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” posi­
tion, release the latch and raise the rear deck to its stop.
CAUTION: ALWAYS SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE RAISING THE
REAR DECK. BE SURE TO LOCK THE REAR DECK DOWN WITH
THE LATCH PROVIDED BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.
RAISING THE HOOD
The engine, battery and electrical components are readily ac­
cessible by raising the hood, see Figure 5. To raise the hood
grasp each side and raise it up and forward to its stop.
CAUTION: ALWAYS SHUT ENGINE OFF BEFORE RAISING HOOD.
NEVER TOUCH MUFFLER, EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER SHIELD,
OR ENGINE UNTIL THEY HAVE HAD TIME TO COOL AFTER
OPERATING THE ENGINE.
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 stop­
ped. If this should happen, open the valves by pushing the but­
ton “IN” and by rotating cam. See Figure 6.
ROTATE CAM UP FOR
FREE WHEELING; DOWN
TRACTOR DRIVE
FIGURE 6
Before attempting to push the tractor be sure the Hydrostatic
Control Lever is in “NEUTRAL” (N) and the free-wheeling
valves pished in. If the lever is in the “PARK/START” position
the rear wheels will be mechanically locked.
The tractor will not move under power unless the free-wheeling
valves are closed (button out), by rotating cam down.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW TRACTOR AS INTERNAL TRANSMIS­
SION DAMAGE WILL RESULT! LOAD TRACTOR ON A TRAILER
OR TRUCK WHEN TRANSPORTING.
LUBRICATION
^FILLING THE FUEL TANK
The fuel tank filler cap is located behind the seat, see Figure 7.
Wipe the dust and dirt from around the cap before removing it to
prevent dirt from falling into the tank while filling. Use an ap­
proved gasoline container and keep it clean.
The fuel tank capacity is 4.5 U.S. gallons.
Use unleaded gasoline. Leaded fuel (regular or low-lead) may be
used if unleaded is not available. Be sure the gasolne is clean
and fresh. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Gasahol is not recom­
mended. See Engine Instructions.
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