Ariens 985114 Manual Do Utilizador

GB - 14

Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough 
ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other 
obstacles.

Use a slow gear and a fast engine speed when operating 
a snowblower, rotary cultivator, or a mower in heavy 
grass.

Walk behind, never between the handlebars.

Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If the 
system does not function properly, do not operate the unit 
until repairs are made. See Safety Interlock System on 
page 11.

Check the engine oil daily, or before each use. Never 
operate the engine when the oil level is below the low 
mark on the dipstick. See the engine manual for oil 
change schedule and detailed instructions.

Check the air cleaner daily. See the engine manual for 
detailed instructions.

Check the cooling system every 25 hours. Clean all of the 
grass and other material from the cooling fins and intake 
screen of the engine. If necessary, remove the engine 
shrouds to clean the engine.

Every 25 hours of operation put a drop of engine oil on 
the pivots of the throttle lever, the direction control lever, 
the gear shift lever, the PTO control, and range shift 
handle.

NOTE: There are no grease fittings on the tractor.

Check all fasteners after 25 hours of operation to make 
sure that they are tight. Replace any fastener that is 
missing.

After 25 hours of operation, check the adjustment of the 
forward-reverse and gear clutches. 

The reverse clutch is adjusted correctly when the 
direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to 
the rear. The lever should return to neutral position from 
reverse.

The forward clutch is adjusted correctly when the 
direction control lever is in the full forward position and 
the large spring has a coil clearance of .010” (.254mm).

The Hi-Low Gear clutch is adjusted correctly when the 
gear shift lever is in the “HIGH” or “LOW” position and the 
spring coils are .010” (.254mm) apart.

To adjust clutches, see Service and Adjustments.

Adjust the PTO brake after every 100 hours of operation. 
See Service and Adjustments.

Adjust the slip clutch after every 100 hours of operation. 
See Service and Adjustments.

After every 100 hours of operation, check the level of the 
lubricant in the transmission. Never operate the tractor 
when the transmission oil level is below the “LOW” mark 
on the dipstick. 

1. Stop the engine and raise the hood. 

2. Make sure that the tractor is level. 

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

Check Sasfety 

Interlock

Check Engine Oil

Check Air Cleaner

Check Engine Cooling

Lubricate Control 

Linkage

Check Fasteners

Check Clutches

Adjust PTO Brake

Adjust Slip Clutch

Lubricate Transmission

Service Battery