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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 4 for all 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.
Ignition Switch
Operate ignition
switch with a
removable key.
Ignition switch has
four positions:
Stop (1), Headlight
(2), Run (3), Start (4).
See STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 14
for detailed
instructions on how to
start engine.
Throttle Lever
Fast (1) – Increases
engine speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases
engine speed.
Choke Control
Use to start a cold
engine. Pull choke
control out to choke
engine. Push choke
control in when engine is
warm.
Parking Brake
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Engages (2)
and disengages
(1) mower
blades.
Hour Meter
Records total number of
hours engine has been run.
NOTE: Hour meter will
continue to run if ignition key
is left in the run position with
the engine turned off.
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: Safety interlock failure
and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury.
Check system before each use to
make sure it is functioning
properly.
Test Steering
Lever
PTO
Parking
Brake
Engine
1
Neutral
Position
Off
Engaged
Starts
2
Neutral
Position
On
Engaged
Doesn’t
Start
3
Neutral
Position
Off
Disengaged Doesn’t
Start
4*+
Out of
Neutral
Position
Off
Disengaged
Shuts
Off
5*+
Neutral
Position
On
Engaged
Shuts
Off
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
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2
3
4
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2
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2
1
2