Ariens COUNTAX C Series - Seat, Choke, and Ignition Controls

Page 2
Operating Instructions
Safety
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and the
use of equipment.
2. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous fumes can collect.
3. Mow only in daylight or in very good artificial light.
4. Before starting the engine, disengage blade and attachment
drives and make sure handbrake is engaged.
5. Take care on slopes – maximum 15º.
6. Remember, there is no such thing as a ‘safe slope’. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care to guard against
overturning:
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill.
• Engage drive slowly. Always keep the machine in drive
when travelling up or down a slope.
• Machine speed should be kept low on slopes and in tight
turns.
• Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards.
• Avoid mowing across the face of a slope.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or working near roadways.
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing roadways.
9. When using the machine, never direct discharge or material
towards bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while
in operation.
10. Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields or
without protective safety devices in place and in good
working order.
11. Do not change governor settings to increase the speed of the
engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed increases
the risk of injury.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position:
• Disengage the drive to the cutter blades and
attachments, then lower the attachments.
• Apply the Parking Brake.
• Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
13. Always disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key before:
• Cleaning blockages.
• Checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• Refuelling.
• Removing the Grass Collector.
Also:
• After striking a foreign object inspect the mower for
damage and make any repairs before restarting the
tractor.
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, check
immediately and call your dealer if necessary.
14. Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in
use.
15. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out.
16. Never work on the mower when the engine is running.
Always:
Use good common sense at all times and to ensure this
tractor is safe and serviceable fit only original manufacturer’s
supplied spares.
• Inspect the area to be cut, note the position of any
stumps, drain covers, bumps or depressions and avoid
them to prevent damaging the blades.
• Ensure the fuel tank is full before you start the machine.
• ONLY use the specified fuel for your machine.
• Disconnect both battery terminals before attempting any
work in the engine compartment.
Never:
• Leave the tractor unattended and running.
• Put hands near moving blades, belts or the Power Take-
Off pulley while they are rotating.
Powered Grass Collector (PGC)
Collector Height Adjustment Lever
Cutter Deck
Anti-scalp Wheel
PGC Tipping Lever*
PGC Net
Power Take-Off (PTO) Engage Lever
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever*
PGC Lift Lever*
Tractor Drive Pedals
PGC Connection
Lever