Ariens 936048, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator Manual Models 936048 42 Hydro Tractor __ _ ENGL SH 431416 Rev 2 04 08 10 Printed in USA ...

Page 2: ...es 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 removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for tra...

Page 3: ...e 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 open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts...

Page 4: ...LES 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 of this manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the e...

Page 5: ...eering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel I _l _ S j I J J _ j Steering Wheel J _ Adapter Steering Boot 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft 1 Seat Seat 1 Washer 1 Knob 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Key s 5 ...

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

Page 7: ...ce Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be prop erly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual Verify that ...

Page 8: ...ards 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 DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard w...

Page 9: ...Used 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 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orother attachmentsmountedtoyour tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows op...

Page 10: ...iminate 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 position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces the engine s operating efficiency Full speed fast offers the best...

Page 11: ...heel in appropriate hole as shown and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel insame adjustment hole Fig 10 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the s...

Page 12: ...ctor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc 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 load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTI...

Page 13: ...tral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C the carburetor fuel mix...

Page 14: ...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 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 make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 15: ... 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 Fig 15 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades _ AUTION Use only a replacement blade ap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved ...

Page 16: ... changing oil i CAUTION if engine has been operated i ately prior to draining oil oil will be hot for an extended period of time immedi Slide oil drain extension under oil drain hole drain hole may beflush with or protrude from engine blocksidewall Ensure back face of oil drain extension is flush with engine side wall Ensure bottom lip of oil drain extension is lined up with bottom of oil drain ho...

Page 17: ...re properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FILTER FUEL _ _ __ J U0667 Fig 19 CLAMP CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Clean debris from steering plate Debris can restrict clutch brake pedal shaft movement causing belt slip and loss of drive CAUTION Avoid all pinch points and i movable parts See Fig 20 J _iiiiiiii _ _CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL CLEAN TOP...

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 _1 CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED HAVE ATIG HT GRiP ON LiFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTH...

Page 19: ...asher and retainer spring Fig 23 Fig 24 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 spring K Install belt on engine pulley M in belt keepers G ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of trac tor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F Fig...

Page 20: ...be the same on both sides Fig 28 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 See Fig 29 30 IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower ...

Page 21: ...REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler A and clutching idler B 3 Remove belt from centerspan idler C 4 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle input pulley D 5 Remove belt downward from engine pulley E 6 Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steer...

Page 22: ...ced You may also check brake by 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally pus...

Page 23: ...ood 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 FULLY CHARGED DEAD BATTERY BATTERY Fig 36 REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 37 WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before con...

Page 24: ...nsnap headlight wire connector Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To 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 engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the fact...

Page 25: ...AL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until th...

Page 26: ...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 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or repla...

Page 27: ...place mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Debris on steering plate if equipped 3 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broke...

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Page 29: ...pes 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 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hiii slope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...

Page 30: ...hen 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 dealer does not register the product the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company or register the unit online at www ariens c...

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 any implied warranty that may exist is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship and repair or replacement of any defective part Ariens shall not be liable for incidental special or consequenti...

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