Product Manual

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CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
Check function of the Safety Interlock System
by performing the tests below. Contact your
Ariens dealer for repair if any of the tests fail.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Set both transaxle bypass levers in the
rear position. See Move Unit Manually on
page 15.
3. Push unit forward.
• If unit does not move forward, no further
action is needed.
• If unit easily moves forward, adjust the
brake lever. See Adjust Parking Brake
Lever on page 29.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
NOTICE: Engine oil level must be maintained
at correct level or engine damage may occur.
Refer to engine manual.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
See Specifications on page 36 for
recommended tire pressure.
CHECK CARBON CANISTER
FILTER
Models 915224, 915225
See Figure 13.
Clean or replace filter whenever engine air
filter is cleaned or replaced.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose or missing hardware.
Test Steering
Levers
PTO Parking
Brake
Result
Starting Interlock
1 Neutral Off On Engine
starts.
2Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On On or
Off
Engine does
not start.
3Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Off Engine does
not start.
Operating Interlock (Engine On)
4 * Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On On or
Off
Engine
shuts off.
5 * Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Off Engine
shuts off.
* When operator lifts off seat.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire
and rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of
tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
• DO NOT mount a tire
without proper equipment
and experience.
Figure 13
1. Carbon Canister Filter
1