Ariens 985119 Manual Do Utilizador

Página de 24
 
GB - 11
 
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. 
 
T
EST
PT
O
DIRECTION CONTR
OL 
LOC
KED FORWAR
D
KEY
OPERA
T
OR PRESENCE 
CONTR
OL
ENGINE
With Engine Off
A
 
Off
Yes
On
Off
Won’t 
Crank
 
B
 
On
No
On
Off
Won’t 
Crank
 
C
 
Off
Yes
On
On
Won’t 
Crank
 
With Engine On
D
 
Off
Yes
On
Off
Stops
 
E
 
On
No
On
Off
Stops
F W D
R E V
N
HIGH
LOW
GEAR
SHIFT
H
L