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CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
Check function of the Safety Interlock System
by performing the tests below. Contact your
Ariens dealer for repair if any of the tests fail.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE
1. Place unit in service position. See
2. Bypass transaxles. See
3. Push unit forward.
• If unit does not move forward, no further
action is needed.
• If unit easily moves forward, adjust the
brake lever. Refer to your unit’s Service
Manual.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
NOTICE:
Engine oil level must be maintained
at correct level or engine damage may occur.
Refer to engine manual.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
on page 22 for
recommended tire pressure.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose or missing hardware.
LUBRICATE UNIT
1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin
connections.
Lubricate Seat
See Figure 15.
1. Place unit in service position.
2. Apply grease to seat tracks through slots
under seat plate.
3. Return seat to operating position and
slide seat back and forth to spread
grease along tracks.
Test Steering
Levers
PTO Parking
Brake
Result
Starting Interlock
1
Neutral
Off
On
Engine
starts.
2
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
On or
Off
Engine does
not start.
3
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Off
Engine does
not start.
Operating Interlock (Engine On)
4 *
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
On or
Off
Engine
shuts off.
5 *
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Off
Engine
shuts off.
* When operator lifts off seat.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire
and rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of
tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
Figure 15
