Ariens 991073-Max Zoom 48 Specifications download pdf (Page 12)

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 4 for Controls and Features

locations.

Safety Interlock System

Perform the following tests to ensure the

safety interlock system is working properly. If

the unit does not perform as stated, contact

your Ariens dealer for repairs.

NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged,

the steering levers are locked in neutral.

Parking Brake Interlock System

With the parking brake engaged, the steering

levers must be locked in neutral.

With the parking brake disengaged, the

engine must not start and the engine must

shut off if the operator leaves the seat.

Steering Levers

The steering levers control speed and

direction. In addition, they will stop the unit.

A. For reverse travel, pull both steering

control levers backward.

B. For straight forward travel, push both

steering control levers forward.

C. To turn left, pull the left back or push

the right steering control lever forward

or a combination of both.

D. To turn right, pull the right back or

push the left steering control lever

forward or a combination of both.

To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.

NOTE: The steering controls are

mechanically locked in neutral whenever the

parking brake is engaged.

NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or

damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels

rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT

make turns with inside wheel completely

stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius,

slowly reverse inside wheel while moving

outside wheel slowly forward.

Ignition Switch

Operate the ignition switch

with the removable key.

The switch has three

positions: Off (1), On (2)

and Start (3). To start the

engine, turn the key to

Start, then release to On.

To stop the engine, turn

the key to Off.

Choke Control

Push the choke lever

forward to start a cold

engine. Pull the choke

lever to the rear when the

engine gets warm.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand entire

Safety section before proceeding.

WARNING: Safety interlock

system failure and improper

operation of unit can result in

death or serious injury. Test this

system each time the unit is

operated. If this system does not

function as described, do not

operate until repairs are made.

Test Steering

Levers

PTO Parking

Brake

Engine

STARTING INTERLOCK

1 Neutral Off Engaged Starts

2 Neutral On Engaged Doesn’t

Start

3 Neutral Off Dis-

engaged

Doesn’t

Start

OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)

4* Neutral On Engaged Shuts Off

5* Neutral Off Dis-

engaged

Shuts Off

* Operator lifts off seat.

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