Ariens 991090 ZT HD44 Manual Do Utilizador
GB - 17
3. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase
Oil
Oil
Check and add fuel if required. Check that
engine crankcase oil is full. Follow Engine
Manual Maintenance Schedule.
engine crankcase oil is full. Follow Engine
Manual Maintenance Schedule.
4. Check Tire Pressure
See Specifications on page 33 for correct tire
pressure.
pressure.
5. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
6. Adjust Seat
Be sure all controls can be reached safely
from operator’s position.
from operator’s position.
7. Set Cutting Height
Make sure the deck is set to the correct
cutting height.
cutting height.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Return steering levers to neutral position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the steering levers are in
neutral.
2. Put the PTO switch in the “Off” position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the “On” position. If the engine
is warm or hot, do not use choke.
is warm or hot, do not use choke.
5. Move the throttle to 3/4 “Fast” position.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
instructions.
6. Put the ignition key in the switch and
turn it to the “Start” position.
7. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
8. Move the choke control to the “Off”
position from the “Choke” position. Wait
until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
To stop the engine:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
Disengage the PTO and engage the
parking brake.
parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the “Slow”
position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position.
TO MOW WITH UNIT
Operate the unit only when seated in the
operator’s position.
operator’s position.
1. Start the engine. Let the engine warm
until it is running smoothly.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4
speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the
mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to fast.
7. Move the steering levers forward to
7. Move the steering levers forward to
obtain a slow ground speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO
switch to the “Off” position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit,
select a speed appropriate to your
mowing conditions.
mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the “Slow”
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position
and remove the key.
WARNING: Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. When operating
on slopes be prepared to react to
an emergency situation.
slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. When operating
on slopes be prepared to react to
an emergency situation.
CAUTION: Read entire
Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch
Manual, and Engine Manual first.
DO NOT attempt to start engine
at this time.
Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch
Manual, and Engine Manual first.
DO NOT attempt to start engine
at this time.
WARNING: Move the steering
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow
speed until you learn how to
operate the unit.
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow
speed until you learn how to
operate the unit.