Ariens 936034 - 1540, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Model 936034 1540 936036 2548 Yard Tractor 03695200 10 02 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ...u siège 12 Désenclenchement de la transmission soupape de décharge 13 Indicateur de hauteur de coupe de la tondeuse 14 Commande du starter 936036 15 Régulateur de vitesse 16 Lampes témoin 17 Pédale de marche avant 18 Pédale de marche arrière 19 Rouleau anti scalp 20 Déflecteur 21 Fermeture du capot ESPAÑOL 1 Llenado del depósito de combustible 2 Pedal del freno 3 Palanca de elevación del accesorio...

Page 3: ... please fill out sign and return the product registration card to Ariens UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything other than an Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance durability or safety of this unit and may void the warranty Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages wheth...

Page 4: ...al purchaser loaned rented or sold ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals Refer to figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations 1 DANGER Read the operator s manual Allow operation only by properly trained adult never children DO NOT mow when children or others are around Keep children out o...

Page 5: ...MUERTE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator s manual Keep children and others away from unit while operating Look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury Go up and down slopes not across If machine stops going uphill stop blade and back down slowly Avoid sudden turns Keep safety devices g...

Page 6: ...page 8 ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use DO NOT operate at too fast a rate Slow down before turning Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute DO NOT mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Know the weight of loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely h...

Page 7: ...es out of reach of children Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause serious injury Always connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative terminal ALWAYS discon...

Page 8: ...d Engine MUST STOP if operator leaves seat when forward and reverse pedal is not in neutral or parking brake is disengaged or PTO is engaged Engine MUST NOT start unless parking brake is set brake pedal is depressed and forward and reverse pedal is in neutral and PTO is disengaged DO NOT operate unit unless safety interlock system is functioning properly If it does not function properly see your A...

Page 9: ...rns unit to neutral Seat Adjustment 1 Move the handle on the seat towards the center of the tractor 2 Slide seat into a comfortable position 3 Release handle to lock seat in position Transmission Bypass Lever Pull bypass lever rearward and lock in slot to disengage transmission 2 Pull lever out of slot and slowly release forward to engage transmission 1 IMPORTANT Start unit with transmission bypas...

Page 10: ...load IMPORTANT Run engine at 1 2 throttle for at least five minutes prior to applying load in freezing temperatures TO OPERATE MOWER 1 With unit shut off adjust deck to desired height of cut 2 Start engine 3 Move throttle lever to about half speed 4 Engage PTO 5 Move the throttle lever forward to full engine speed 6 Use forward and reverse pedals to move and use steering wheel to change direction ...

Page 11: ... to prevent unexpected movement of the unit If the parking brake allows unit movement while engaged for proper parking brake spring setting see Parking Brake Spring on page 15 CHECK FASTENERS Be certain all hardware is tightened to the proper torque Pay special attention to blades guards and safety shields TIRE PRESSURE Check air pressure in all tires every 25 operating hours see Specifications on...

Page 12: ... heavy end until blade is balanced 5 Install mower blade on unit 6 Tighten hardware to 50 60 lbf ft 68 81 N m MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Remove figure 7 1 Lower mower deck to lowest position 2 Remove height adjuster link item 8 from center lift lever item 1 3 Remove rear hanger item 3 from rear hanger bracket item 2 4 Remove front hanger bracket item 7 and pin item 5 from slotted bracket ...

Page 13: ...el If mower deck is not level repeat steps 3 through 6 If mower deck is level then adjust pitch of mower deck Adjust Pitch of Mower Deck 1 With the end of mower blades facing forward measure the distance from mower blade and the ground at the front of mower deck figure 9 NOTE Adjust mower pitch so front end of mower blade is 1 8 in to 1 4 in 3 mm to 6 mm lower than back end of mower blade figure 9...

Page 14: ... DECK BELT See figure 11 or figure 12 1 Remove mower drive belt 2 Disconnect idler spring from spring mount welded to the mower deck 3 Remove left sheave cover 4 Remove old belt from mower deck and install new belt Ensure belt is seated in all pulley grooves 5 Replace left sheave cover reconnect idler spring and replace mower drive belt TRACTION DRIVE BELT 1 Loosen hardware securing belt fingers a...

Page 15: ...l if tractor moves when forward or reverse pedal is not depressed To adjust neutral figure 16 1 Prop right rear wheel off the ground 2 Spin right rear wheel Turn neutral adjustment bolt until rear wheel no longer spins BATTERY Battery Electrolyte First Aid Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid External Contact Flush with water Eyes Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and ...

Page 16: ...end of the second jumper cable to the furthest ground point from the discharged battery 7 Start the unit 8 After unit starts disconnect cables in following order disconnect cable from ground point disconnect negative cable from booster battery terminal disconnect positive cable from booster battery terminal and disconnect positive cable from unit battery terminal 9 Connect positive cable first fro...

Page 17: ...s disengaged 2 Clutch needs adjustment 1 Engage transmission using bypass lever 2 See Ariens Dealer Engine runs roughly 1 Choke engaged 2 Air cleaner clogged 1 Disengage choke 2 Replace air cleaner See engine manual ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to your unit Part No Description 73600900 Rear Mounted Weight Box 73600200 Tire Chains 20 x 8 8 Tires 73...

Page 18: ...2 Engine hp kW 15 0 11 25 0 19 V Twin Engine Manufacture Briggs Stratton Width of Cut in cm 40 101 48 122 Max Rotation Speed of Cutting Edge min 1 3065 4000 Fuel and Capacity gal L Unleaded 3 11 4 Governed R P M No Load 3200 Max Engine Oil See Engine Manual Transmission Hydro Gear 510 Hydro Gear 327 750 Speed Forward Max MPH km h Reverse Max MPH km h 0 5 5 0 8 9 0 2 5 0 4 Transmission Lube 20W50 O...

Page 19: ...12 months after date of purchase on a prorated basis For the first ninety 90 days of the warranty period a defective battery will be replaced free of charge If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days Ariens Company will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery for up to twelve 12 months after the date of purchase The following items are not covered by this warranty Engines and ...

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