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Page 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator Manual Models 936044 46 Hydro Tractor __ _ ENGL SH 434557 Rev 1 04 08 10 Printed in USA ...

Page 2: ...es set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for tra...

Page 3: ...ble container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle incontact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nu...

Page 4: ...R RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exh...

Page 5: ...ps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions LABEL Fig 1 For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACING BATTERY in the Service and Adjustments section in this manual ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Sit in seat Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Release le...

Page 6: ...bly and tightened securely J All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory J Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling J Check mower and drive belts Ensure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers J Check wiring See that all conn...

Page 7: ...s could result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not av...

Page 8: ...and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward mov...

Page 9: ...lity al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor corn pletely as described above and set parking brake before leaving the opera tot s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces the engine s operating efficiency Full speed fast offers the best mower performance F...

Page 10: ... grass over 6 in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 9 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower is atthe desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck inprop er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge...

Page 11: ...o it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer ensure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TRANSMiSSiON ENGAGED TRANSMiSSiON DISENGAGED Fig 11 TO OPERATE O...

Page 12: ...tch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously fo...

Page 13: ...hrottle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 14: ...ust maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A ne...

Page 15: ...switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING Fig 13 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades _ AUTION Use only a replacement blade ap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not app...

Page 16: ... from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION DRAIN YELLOW OAF Fig 16 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove th...

Page 17: ...level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Ensure the tractor s discharge chute is di rected AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Ensure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthe nozzle adapter packaged with your tr...

Page 18: ...d disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis and rear lift link 0 from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are dis connected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever TO iNSTALL MOWER See Fig...

Page 19: ...ink E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with washer and retainer spring J ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket D and secure with washer and retainer spring Fig 23 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley M Fig 22 Fig 24 iMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Raise attachment lif...

Page 20: ...e same on both sides Fig 27 If adjustment is necessary see step in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are equal FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 28 29 IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is i...

Page 21: ...r TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 31 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness A 3 Remove anti rotation link...

Page 22: ... DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERYTO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACKcable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE...

Page 23: ...ur transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PU RGETRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The...

Page 24: ...L FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the f...

Page 25: ... Faulty spark plug 7 Dirty fuel filter 8 Stale or dirty fuel 9 Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace batter...

Page 26: ...de Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Ctoggedmowerdeckventhotesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open ve...

Page 27: ...es greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angl...

Page 28: ...hen the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase Exceptions Limitations Exclusions Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale If the dealer does not register the product the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company or register the unit online at www ariens c...

Page 29: ... manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES Ariens Company s liability under this warranty and under any implied warranty that may exist is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship and repair or replacement of any defective part Ariens shall not be liable for incidental special or consequenti...

Page 30: ... Ryan Street Brillion Wl 54110 1072 800 317 5898 www ariens com _IL WARNING _i_ The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

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