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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 4 for Controls and Features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated, contact
your Ariens dealer for repairs.
NOTE: For models 992316, 317, 321, and
322 the engine must not start or run with
hood raised.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
engaged, the steering levers must be locked
in neutral.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
disengaged, the engine must not start and
the engine must shut off if the operator leaves
the seat.
Eye-Q
TM
Monitors
equipment
performance,
operator
performance,
and equipment
maintenance.
See Eye-Q
Owner’s
Manual for
how to access
these features.
Ignition Switch
Operate the ignition
switch with the
removable key. The
switch has three
positions: Off (1), Run
(2) and Start (3). See
STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 19
for detailed instructions on how to start
engine.
Throttle Lever
Changes the speed of engine.
Fast (1) – Increases
engine speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases
engine speed.
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: Safety interlock
system failure and improper
operation of unit can result in
death or serious injury. Test this
system each time the unit is
operated. If this system does not
function as described, do not
operate until repairs are made.
Test Steering
Levers
PTO
Parking
Brake
Engine
STARTING INTERLOCK
1
Neutral
Off
Engaged
Starts
2
Neutral
On
Engaged
Doesn’t
Start
3
Neutral
Off
Disengaged
Doesn’t
Start
OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)
4*
Neutral
On
Engaged
Shuts Off
5*
Neutral
Off
Disengaged
Shuts Off
6*
Neutral Off
Engaged
On
* Operator lifts off seat.
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