Ariens 936045, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator Manual Models 936045 42 Hydro Tractor _ _ ENGL SH 433047 Rev 1 04 08 10 Printed in USA...

Page 2: ...s 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 removi...

Page 3: ...le container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle incontact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock o...

Page 4: ...S CUSTOMER 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...

Page 5: ...ering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel 1 _t I i __i I J Steering Wheel J Adapter Steering Boot 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt Steering Extension Shaft 1 Lock Washer _J Seat 1 Washer 1 Seat 1 Bolt Slope She...

Page 6: ...charging instructions For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACING BATTERY in the Service and Adjustments section in this manual LABEL Fig 1 TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL See Fig 2 ASSEMBLE...

Page 7: ...tments sec tion of 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...

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

Page 9: ...sed for braking the tractor and starting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMEN...

Page 10: ...minate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor corn pletely as described above and set parking brake before leaving the opera tot s positi...

Page 11: ...heel in appropriate hole as shown and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel insame adjustment hole Fig 11 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence...

Page 12: ...c TOWING CARTS AND OTH ER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a l...

Page 13: ...warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in...

Page 14: ...iveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 15 J Fig 15 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi...

Page 15: ...ranty 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...

Page 16: ...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 Fi...

Page 17: ...l not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 17 OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND _ _ __Z_L _ _ _ LOCKED _ _...

Page 18: ...ctor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Ensure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set t...

Page 19: ...ide 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 _11 CAUTION AFTER REAR LiFT LINKS ARE DISCONNEC...

Page 20: ...asher and retainer spring Fig 24 Fig 25 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 spr...

Page 21: ...e on both sides AI L W Lf IA Fig 29 21 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 AD...

Page 22: ...this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler A and clutching idler B Remove belt from centerspan idler C Pull belt sl...

Page 23: ...l dry concrete or paved surface depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel c...

Page 24: ...good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR FUL...

Page 25: ...replace reverse above procedure ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engi...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 Carburetor o...

Page 28: ...es improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deckvent holesfrom buildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4...

Page 29: ...es 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 Ho...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...mpany recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road equipment but Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts As the small off road equipm...

Page 33: ...t 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens service representative 5 Notwithstandi...

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