Owners Manual
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..., read, understand and follow . BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to its highest position. • Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal. • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the... Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off the skid. Keys (2) Keys UNASSEMBLED PARTS (1) Oil Drain ...
..., read, understand and follow . BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to its highest position. • Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal. • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the... Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off the skid. Keys (2) Keys UNASSEMBLED PARTS (1) Oil Drain ...
Owners Manual
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... ✓ Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to purge the transmission before you learn how to operate your tractor, check to PSI shown on your tractor for shipping purposes. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly.... ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, ensure freewheel control is in "transmission engaged" position (see that the brake is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION...
... ✓ Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to purge the transmission before you learn how to operate your tractor, check to PSI shown on your tractor for shipping purposes. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly.... ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, ensure freewheel control is in "transmission engaged" position (see that the brake is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION...
Owners Manual
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.... (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. (D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Disengages transmission for starting and controlling engine speed. (E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Used to set forward movement of the American National Standards Institute...
.... (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. (D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Disengages transmission for starting and controlling engine speed. (E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Used to set forward movement of the American National Standards Institute...
Owners Manual
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...clutch engaged while mowing is located at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED Fig. 10 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and into the ... Free wheel control is strongly discouraged. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (See Fig. 11) Only use of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. TO STOP ...
...clutch engaged while mowing is located at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED Fig. 10 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and into the ... Free wheel control is strongly discouraged. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (See Fig. 11) Only use of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. TO STOP ...
Owners Manual
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... below 32° F /0°C) the carburetor fuel mixture may require the choke control be warmed up as follows: • Ensure the tractor is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. •...Purchase fuel in quantities that can damage the fuel system of filler neck. Drain the gas tank, start after the transmission has been warmed up for one minute for transmission to warm up period from the tank to the engine. • Ensure freewheel control is on seat in operating...
... below 32° F /0°C) the carburetor fuel mixture may require the choke control be warmed up as follows: • Ensure the tractor is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. •...Purchase fuel in quantities that can damage the fuel system of filler neck. Drain the gas tank, start after the transmission has been warmed up for one minute for transmission to warm up period from the tank to the engine. • Ensure freewheel control is on seat in operating...
Owners Manual
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...is now purged and now ready for five feet. off and parking brake set parking brake. 6. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Your transmission is running . Regulate ground speed by turning to the right so that is recommended that will discharge away from ... may have developed during shipping of the drive wheels. 4. To ensure proper operation and performance, it should be movement of your tractor. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the opposite direction making left hand side of this section of...
...is now purged and now ready for five feet. off and parking brake set parking brake. 6. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Your transmission is running . Regulate ground speed by turning to the right so that is recommended that will discharge away from ... may have developed during shipping of the drive wheels. 4. To ensure proper operation and performance, it should be movement of your tractor. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the opposite direction making left hand side of this section of...
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...40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is hot. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other materials. Clean with API service classification SG-SL. ... every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Replace belts if they begin to your nearest authorized service center/department. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept free of dirt and chaff to clean cooling fins. To prevent damage to seals, do not use...
...40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is hot. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other materials. Clean with API service classification SG-SL. ... every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Replace belts if they begin to your nearest authorized service center/department. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept free of dirt and chaff to clean cooling fins. To prevent damage to seals, do not use...
Owners Manual
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...garden hose to reach. NOZZLE ADAPTER HOSE WASHOUT PORT Fig. 19 IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is cleaned. 8. Pull back the lock collar of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from the nozzle washout port. 10.Move the tractor to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission... are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any holes in the operator's position with bolts and locknuts. 17 Release the lock collar to help dry before putting the tractor away. Remain in mower ...
...garden hose to reach. NOZZLE ADAPTER HOSE WASHOUT PORT Fig. 19 IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is cleaned. 8. Pull back the lock collar of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from the nozzle washout port. 10.Move the tractor to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission... are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any holes in the operator's position with bolts and locknuts. 17 Release the lock collar to help dry before putting the tractor away. Remain in mower ...
Owners Manual
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... belt is inside all mandrel pulleys (R) and around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 37) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on level surface. Carefully remove belt upwards from electric... plate (H) and remove from lock bracket (L). Pull belt toward rear of tractor. 4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor and roll belt around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Remove belt from transmission input pulley and over the steering plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal...
... belt is inside all mandrel pulleys (R) and around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 37) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on level surface. Carefully remove belt upwards from electric... plate (H) and remove from lock bracket (L). Pull belt toward rear of tractor. 4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor and roll belt around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Remove belt from transmission input pulley and over the steering plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal...
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... end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. ...rotate, then the brake needs to start the engine, it is normal. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set front wheel toe-in "transmission disengaged" position. If "jumper cables" are not adjustable. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM...
... end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. ...rotate, then the brake needs to start the engine, it is normal. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set front wheel toe-in "transmission disengaged" position. If "jumper cables" are not adjustable. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM...
Owners Manual
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... 42) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of this manual. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the backside of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Fig. 41 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb...manual. Positive terminal must be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR 02491 TERMINAL COVER POSITIVE (RED) CABLE Fig. 42 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for repair and/or adjustment. 24 TO REPLACE FUSE Replace...
... 42) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of this manual. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the backside of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Fig. 41 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb...manual. Positive terminal must be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR 02491 TERMINAL COVER POSITIVE (RED) CABLE Fig. 42 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for repair and/or adjustment. 24 TO REPLACE FUSE Replace...
Owners Manual
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...or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace alternator. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 4. Purge transmission. 5. Install axle key at rear wheel. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM...Place freewheel control in parts manual. 11. Replace motion drive belt. 4. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is "OFF". 2. Turn ignition key to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "engaged" position. 2. Buildup of drive ...
...or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace alternator. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 4. Purge transmission. 5. Install axle key at rear wheel. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM...Place freewheel control in parts manual. 11. Replace motion drive belt. 4. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is "OFF". 2. Turn ignition key to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "engaged" position. 2. Buildup of drive ...
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...purchased. This warranty does not apply to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items. 2. Please refer to the engine, transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or com- Transportation charges for the movement of any product which we find to be ...or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product. 6. Transportation charges for replacement under this Warranty, please contact: Ariens 655 W. Battery must return the product to an authorized service dealer. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND...
...purchased. This warranty does not apply to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items. 2. Please refer to the engine, transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or com- Transportation charges for the movement of any product which we find to be ...or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product. 6. Transportation charges for replacement under this Warranty, please contact: Ariens 655 W. Battery must return the product to an authorized service dealer. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND...