Ariens 936041, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator Manual Models 936041 42 Hydro Tractor __ _ ENGL SH 424621 Rev 3 07 10 09 Printed in USA...

Page 2: ...ades 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 rem...

Page 3: ...ortable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at alltimes until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle l...

Page 4: ...SIBILITIES 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 owner s...

Page 5: ...Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 5 16 Lock Washer _ Steering Wheel _ Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft I Seat 1 Washer 1 Seat _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain...

Page 6: ...cable installation see RE PLACING BATTERY in the Service and Adjustments section in this manual LABEL Fig 1 ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 2 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft ont...

Page 7: ...f this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Serv...

Page 8: ...zards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LiFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DAN...

Page 9: ...mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking...

Page 10: ...ne when stopping tractor on grass areas A CAUTION Always stop tractor complete ly as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 7...

Page 11: ...ne unless ignition key is placed inthe ROS ON position _I_WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with...

Page 12: ...is manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum...

Page 13: ...control lever in neutral position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal may be movement of the drive wheels 4 Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to...

Page 14: ...ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor...

Page 15: ...the ignitionswitch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL...

Page 16: ...oil must meet API service classification SG SL SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 2 1 1 0 20 10 4 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Fig 17 Ensure tractor is on leve...

Page 17: ...replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter i...

Page 18: ...side of mower and disconnect 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 DISCONNECTE...

Page 19: ...sher and retainer spring Fig 22 Fig 23 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...

Page 20: ...me on both sides AI IA Fig 27 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...

Page 21: ...ard If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 31 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake F...

Page 22: ...orized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 33 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do n...

Page 23: ...lb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or...

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 MOISTUR...

Page 25: ...rty oil 6 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 Ca...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 28: ...uration d these warranties shat_be 90 days after the date o_ purchase Exceptions Limitations Exclusions Customer Respons Register the product immedia_ly at the _me of sate f the dealer does not re9 st...

Page 29: ...fy manufactured products nor shatl such changes be construed as an admission that prey ous designs were defe_ive LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMA GES Adens Company s liability _nder this warranty and und...

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