Страница 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator Manual Models 936039 46 Precision Hydro Tractor __ _ ENGL SH 428419 21547011 05 01 09 Printed in U S A...
Страница 2: ...blades 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 r...
Страница 3: ...rtable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle l...
Страница 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 m...
Страница 5: ...t into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for char...
Страница 6: ...ortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for be...
Страница 7: ...esult 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...
Страница 8: ...pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE 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 tra...
Страница 9: ...ll BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move t...
Страница 10: ...uld be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches 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...
Страница 11: ...When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive ac...
Страница 12: ...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 extr...
Страница 13: ...rol 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 a...
Страница 14: ...nty 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 m...
Страница 15: ...on 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...
Страница 16: ...every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operati...
Страница 17: ...rroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operati...
Страница 18: ...nnect 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 L...
Страница 19: ...sher and retainer spring Fig 21 Fig 22 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 spri...
Страница 20: ...ure the distance A from bottom edge of blade to the ground The distance should be the same on both sides Fig 26 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are equal FRONT TO BACK ADJUST...
Страница 21: ...to manu ally push 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 30 Park the tractor on leve...
Страница 22: ...ot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY RE_ WHEEL ONLY Fig 31 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 32 _ WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame...
Страница 23: ...ighten securely Close hood NEGATIVE BLACK TERMINAL Fig 33 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder...
Страница 24: ...AL 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...
Страница 25: ...roded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 3 Build up of grass leaves trash under mower 4 Dirty air f...
Страница 26: ...2 Travel speed too fast 3 Wet grass 4 Mower deck not level 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 7 Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades impro...
Страница 27: ...s 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 Hol...
Страница 28: ...en 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
