Ariens 985119 Specifications download pdf (Page 11)

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

NOTE:

Read the attachment(s) and unit manuals before

operating the equipment. Operate the unit only from the

operator’s position, behind the handlebars. Service the

unit and attachment before operating.

Refer to Controls and Features for the following.

Safety Interlock System

NOTE:

One of the operator presence control levers must

be depressed so the power take off (PTO) or direction

control lever can be operated.

Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If the

system does not function properly, do not operate the unit

until repairs are made.

To test with engine off:

1. With engine off, set controls as listed in line A of the

table below.

2. Try to start the engine. Engine must not crank.

3. Repeat steps 1-2 for lines B-C of the table below.

To test with engine running:

1. Start engine according to

To Start and Shut Off

Engine

on page 12.

2. Set the controls as listed in line D of the table

below. Engine must stop.

3. Repeat steps 1-2 for line E of the table below.

Engine must stop.

Direction Control Lever

The direction control lever controls the

movement of the unit. Push the control forward

to go forward. Pull the control back to move the

unit backwards.

NOTE:

The direction control lever can be

locked in the forward position. The lever must

be held in the reverse position to travel back-

wards.

Gear Shift Lever

The gear shift lever has two operating

positions. The forward (“HIGH”) position is the

fast gear. The rearward (“LOW”) position is the

slow gear.

The gear shift lever also controls the PTO

speed. The forward (“HIGH”) position is the

fast PTO speed. The rearward (“LOW”)

position is the slow PTO speed.

NOTE:

The gear shift lever must be in the neutral position

to engage PTO lever.

NOTE:

The gear shift lever must be in the “HIGH” or

“LOW” position to properly transmit power to the PTO or

wheels.

Range Shift Handle

The range shift handle has two operating

positions. Pull the handle to the rearward

(“LOW”) position for the slow speed. Push the

handle to the forward (“HIGH”) position for the

fast speed.

NOTE:

On two-speed models, use the direction control

lever to rock the unit back and forth while moving the

range shift handle to help align the clutch teeth and

engage the axle.

OPERATION

WARNING:

AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand entire

Safety

section before

proceeding.

CAUTION:

The operator presence control

helps protect the operator from the moving

parts of the attachment and the powered

movement of the equipment.

TEST

PTO

DIRECTION CONTROL

LOCKED FORWARD

KEY

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL

ENGINE

With Engine Off

Off Yes On Off

Won’t

Crank

On No On Off

Won’t

Crank

Off Yes On On

Won’t

Crank

With Engine On

Off Yes On Off Stops

On No On Off Stops

FWD

REV

HIGH

GEAR

SHIFT

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