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Safety Interlock System 4.2 FUEL LEVEL

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Use this valve to control fuel flow from left (1) or right

(2) fuel tank (Figure 3).

Open the valve to operate the engine. Turn the valve to

"Off" (3) when storing or transporting the unit.

To add fuel to the fuel tank:

1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.

2. Stop engine and allow to cool for two minutes.

3. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent

dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks.

4. Remove fuel caps.

IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and

grade of fuel.

5. Fill fuel tanks to 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) below bottom of

filter neck. See Specifications for capacity of fuel

tanks.

6. Replace fuel caps.

7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel before starting

the engine.

4.3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: Safety interlock failure and

improper operation of unit can result in death

or serious injury. Check system before each

use to make sure it is functioning properly.

Perform the following tests to ensure the

safety interlock system is working properly. If

the unit does not perform as stated contact

your Ariens/Gravely dealer for repairs.

Test Steering

Lever

PTO Parking

Brake

Engine

1 Neutral

Lockout

Position

Off Engaged Starts

2 Forward Off Engaged Doesn’t

Start

3 Neutral

Lockout

Position

On Engaged Doesn’t

Start

4 Out of

Neutral

Lockout

Position

Off Disengaged Doesn’t

Start

5*+ Reverse Off Disengaged Shuts Off

6*+ Neutral

Lockout

Position

On Engaged Shuts Off

7*+ Out of

Neutral

Lockout

Position

Off Disengaged Shuts Off

* Test with engine running.

+ Operator lifts off seat.

WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and its

vapors are explosive. Handle with care. NO

smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.

CAUTION: Before performing any service or

adjustments:

• Turn PTO switch "OFF".

• Park mower on a hard, flat, level surface.

• Place steering control levers in neutral

lock (fully outward) position.

• Set parking brake.

• Turn ignition switch "OFF" and remove

key.

• Wait for blades and all moving parts to

stop.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

RIGHT

TANK

LEFT

TANK

OFF

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Figure 3

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