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Page 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator s Manual Models 936050 46 Precision Hydro Tractor __ _ ENGL SH 434568 Rev 1 04 08 10 Printed in the U S A ...

Page 2: ...s 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 traf...

Page 3: ...e 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 nuts...

Page 4: ... 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 exha...

Page 5: ...ed lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove Fig 1 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 lever to lock seat in position BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO...

Page 6: ...nd Adjustments section of this manual J CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIS I7 All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely A...

Page 7: ...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 avoided mi...

Page 8: ...CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 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 CONTRO...

Page 9: ...CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED To stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkey F to STOP...

Page 10: ... should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance 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 off...

Page 11: ...ERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly depress a...

Page 12: ... See Storage instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 3 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Ensure freewheel control is inthe transmission engaged position Sit on ...

Page 13: ...g move throttle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 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...

Page 14: ...operator must 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...

Page 15: ...h the ignition 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 14 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades i_ CAUTION Use only a replacement blade ap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Usin...

Page 16: ...ful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND _ _ _ _ ___ LOCKED _ b__ L_ _ _ OS T ON DRAIN YELLOW CAP TUBE Fig 17 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drai...

Page 17: ... garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed 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 tractor s Operator s Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pu...

Page 18: ...ct mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LiFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED HAVE ATIG HT GRiP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor iMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MO...

Page 19: ...and retainer spring Fig 23 Fig 24 Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L onto guide and secure with retainer spring K Install belt on engine pulley M in belt keepers G ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of trac tor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F Fig 25 iM...

Page 20: ...he same on both sides Fig 28 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 29 30 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 ...

Page 21: ...h the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 32 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 ...

Page 22: ...E MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOTUSEYOURTRACTOR BATTERYTOSTART 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...

Page 23: ...ry Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 02119 CLAMP SWIVEL SCREW Fig 37 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 38 The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move ch...

Page 24: ...IAL 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...

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: ...slopes 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 ...

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: ...y manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective MMITATION 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: ...yan 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 3O ...

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