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...neutral, you cannot back up and down a hill in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to lose control of your tractor. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of bystanders before storage. ...engine, and remove keys before operating or storing the machine. The machine could overturn the machine. Tall grass can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of a load, while on a slope...
...neutral, you cannot back up and down a hill in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to lose control of your tractor. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of bystanders before storage. ...engine, and remove keys before operating or storing the machine. The machine could overturn the machine. Tall grass can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of a load, while on a slope...
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...necessary. Keep children out of a child. • If fuel is complete. Before and while backing, look behind before operating a riding lawn mower. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. GENERAL SERVICE • ...machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off and be seriously injured or interfere with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to stop. • V. Be alert and turn slowly and gradually downhill, if...
...necessary. Keep children out of a child. • If fuel is complete. Before and while backing, look behind before operating a riding lawn mower. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. GENERAL SERVICE • ...machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off and be seriously injured or interfere with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to stop. • V. Be alert and turn slowly and gradually downhill, if...
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...When right or left unassembled for shipping purposes. UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet Key(s) (1) Quick Connect ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means... from carton. • Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all the way down. • Release lever to raised position. A Fig. 2 5 TOOLS REQUIRED ...
...When right or left unassembled for shipping purposes. UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet Key(s) (1) Quick Connect ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means... from carton. • Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all the way down. • Release lever to raised position. A Fig. 2 5 TOOLS REQUIRED ...
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..." position (see "TO TRANS- PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in the Operation section of this manual. PORT" in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. ✓ Seat is adjusted...condition. ✓ Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- Continue using the instructions that the belts are shown for shipping purposes. Ensure tractor is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) 6 Continue with all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. Verify that ...
..." position (see "TO TRANS- PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in the Operation section of this manual. PORT" in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. ✓ Seat is adjusted...condition. ✓ Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- Continue using the instructions that the belts are shown for shipping purposes. Ensure tractor is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) 6 Continue with all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. Verify that ...
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...; Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from your tractor is not necessary. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your local parts dealer. MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse... REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 14) Ensure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. NOTE: Protect your tractor. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • Install and tighten blade...
...; Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from your tractor is not necessary. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your local parts dealer. MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse... REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 14) Ensure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. NOTE: Protect your tractor. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • Install and tighten blade...
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...using a garden hose or pressure washer to help dry before putting the tractor away. IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is cleaned. 8. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with a washout port as part of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from the nozzle washout port... recommend using mower again. • Plug any spilled gasoline. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on . 6. IMPORTANT: Recheck the area to keep water out. Turn the water on your lawn, near enough to carburetor, replacement is clear. Make sure the attachment clutch...
...using a garden hose or pressure washer to help dry before putting the tractor away. IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is cleaned. 8. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with a washout port as part of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from the nozzle washout port... recommend using mower again. • Plug any spilled gasoline. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on . 6. IMPORTANT: Recheck the area to keep water out. Turn the water on your lawn, near enough to carburetor, replacement is clear. Make sure the attachment clutch...
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.... • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley (M). • Disconnect front link (E) from under tractor. NOTE: Ensure mower side suspension arms (A) are disconnected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. remove retainer springs and washers. • Go to other.... • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Ensure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from rear mower bracket (D) -
.... • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley (M). • Disconnect front link (E) from under tractor. NOTE: Ensure mower side suspension arms (A) are disconnected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. remove retainer springs and washers. • Go to other.... • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Ensure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from rear mower bracket (D) -
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...securely. do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in or camber, contact your local parts dealer. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from both batteries. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then... from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from batteries. After above steps until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control...
...securely. do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in or camber, contact your local parts dealer. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from both batteries. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then... from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from batteries. After above steps until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control...
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... to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on stabilizer container. Allow the engine to cool before painting. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT... TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will ...
... to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on stabilizer container. Allow the engine to cool before painting. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT... TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will ...
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... not turn over 1. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Loss of fuel. 2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Contact an authorized service center/department. Tighten loose part(s). Engine flooded. 4. Engine valves out of adjustment. 14. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Hard to start 1. Weak or dead battery. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 2. ...fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Check all wiring. 14. Excessive vibration 1. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace damaged...
... not turn over 1. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Loss of fuel. 2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Contact an authorized service center/department. Tighten loose part(s). Engine flooded. 4. Engine valves out of adjustment. 14. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Hard to start 1. Weak or dead battery. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 2. ...fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Check all wiring. 14. Excessive vibration 1. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace damaged...
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... is corrected. Faulty light switch. 4. Blown fuse. 1. Battery will not rotate 1. See "CLEANING" in clutch mechanism. 2. Engine dies when tractor is not "ON" 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace blade. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under.... 4. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 4. Remove obstruction. 2. Place throttle control in parts manual. 11. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Purge transmission. 5. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is shifted...
... is corrected. Faulty light switch. 4. Blown fuse. 1. Battery will not rotate 1. See "CLEANING" in clutch mechanism. 2. Engine dies when tractor is not "ON" 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace blade. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under.... 4. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 4. Remove obstruction. 2. Place throttle control in parts manual. 11. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Purge transmission. 5. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is shifted...
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... on these items. 2. Please refer to the engine, transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or com- Transportation charges for any part which we will replace, without charge to you must be defective in manufacture, during the first ninety (90) days of ownership. The Warranty period... serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from this Warranty, please contact: Ariens 655 W. Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the...
... on these items. 2. Please refer to the engine, transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or com- Transportation charges for any part which we will replace, without charge to you must be defective in manufacture, during the first ninety (90) days of ownership. The Warranty period... serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from this Warranty, please contact: Ariens 655 W. Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the...