Ariens 936036-2548 Manual Do Utilizador

GB - 10

Battery voltage is lower than 12V. Refer to 
Maintenance.

Oil pressure is low. Check oil and add if 
necessary. See Engine Manual.

PTO is engaged. Disengage PTO before 
starting tractor.

Safe condition to start.

To add fuel to fuel tank: 

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

2. Stop engine and allow to cool.

3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt 

from entering fuel tank.

4. Remove cap.

IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct type and 
grade of fuel.

5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1,2 cm) below bottom 

of filler neck.

6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.

Before starting:

1. Check engine oil and fill if necessary. See engine 

manual.

2. Check fuel and fill if necessary.

3. Check safety interlock system. See Controls and 

4. Adjust seat if needed.

1. Sit in the operator’s seat.

2. Place the PTO knob in the off position.

3. Apply choke for a cold engine, place at 1/3 throttle 

for a warm engine.

4. Press down brake pedal.

5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the start position 

until engine starts. Release key into run position.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 15 
seconds per minute. Damage can occur.

6. After engine starts, set throttle to fast position.

7. Release brake pedal.

8. Allow engine to warm up before applying load.

IMPORTANT: Run engine at 1/2 throttle for at least five 
minutes prior to applying load in freezing temperatures.

1. With unit shut off, adjust deck to desired height of 

cut.

2. Start engine.

3. Move throttle lever to about half speed.

4. Engage PTO.

5. Move the throttle lever forward to full engine speed.

6. Use forward and reverse pedals to move and use 

steering wheel to change direction.

7. To stop mower, disengage PTO.

To shut-off unit in an emergency, turn ignition key to the 
off position.

1. Turn off cruise control.

2. Stop unit.

3. Disengage PTO.

4. Lower attachment and engage parking brake.

5. Lower engine speed to slow position. Let engine 

run a few minutes so engine parts cool evenly 
before shutting engine off.

6. Turn ignition key to off position and remove key.

Stop engine and engage parking brake to park. Remove 
ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.

Cut grass when it is dry.

Keep mower blades sharp.

Keep mower deck properly leveled.

Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.

Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow 
twice.

Do not travel too fast.

Mow with the engine set at full throttle.

When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per 
cutting.

Discharge clippings into areas already cut.

Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.

Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower 
deck. Clean after each use.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 
understand the entire Safety section before 
proceeding.

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