Ariens HYDROSTATIC S-12 - Page 4

CONTROLS
Implement Pomr Control Switch (Figure 1).
Pull the switch out (ON) to engage the electro-
magnetic clutch to drive the mower and front mount*
ed attachments. (12, 14 and 16 H.P.)
NOTE: On 18 H.P. Tractor there are fwo switches.
The extra switch Controls the rear P.T.O. and
attachments.
NOTE: These switches must be pushed in (OFF)
to disengage the drive before the engine will start or
to atiow engine to keep running if die operator gets
off the Seat
Implement Power Indicator Light (Figure 1). This
light glows red when either of the implement power
Control switches (1) is pulled out to indicate that
the attachment is engaged.
Throttle Lever (Figure 1). Raise the lever to in-
crease engine speed. Lower the lever to decrease
engine speed.
Ignition Switch (Figure 1). Turn the key fully
clockwise to start the engine and release when the
engine starts. Turn the key counterciockwise to stop
the engine.
Choke Control (Figure 1). Pull choke control out
when attempting to start a cold engine or when
starting du ring cold weather. When engine starts,
gradually push choke in. Normally, it is not necessary
to use the choke when starting a warm engine.
Light Switch (Figure 1). Pull the switch out to
turn on the front and rear lights. The ignition key
must be turned on before the lights work.
Seat Interlock Switch (Figure 1). This switch, lo-
cated in the seat, is actuated by the operators weight.
If the operator leaves the seat for any reason while
the PTO is "ON" or the shift lever is not in "PARK
START" the PTO clutch and engine ignition are both
shut off. When the PTO is "OFF" and the shift
lever is in "PARK/START" leaving the seat will not
cause the engine to stop.
Hydraulic Lift (Figure 1) This lever Controls the
hydraulic system used to raise and lower attach¬
ments. The lever has four positions — UP, HOLD,
DOWN and FLOAT. The normal out-of-use po¬
sition is the "HOLD" position. In this position the
attachment will not raise or lower. When it is desired
to raise the implement, move the lever to the "UP"
position; to lower the attachment move the lever to
the "DOWN" position. Place the lever in the
"FLOAT" position to allow the attachments to
follow the ground contours.
Ammeter (Figure 1). The ammeter indicates the
rate of battery charge or discharge. The indicator
should register on the (+) side of the dial when the
engine is running at any speed above a slow idle.
When the engine is idiing or with a fully charged
battery, the ammeter may not show charge. Should
the åmmeter register on the (-) side of the dial for
an extended period of time with the engine running,
it indicates the alternator is not charging the battery.
Check the battery connections or contact your dealer.
Hånd Control Lever (Figure 1). This lever regulates
both tractor speed and direction. Move the lever for-
REAR PTO
SWITCH ON
MODEL 931015
ON LY
FIGURE 1
ward from neutral to increase the forward travel
speed. Move the lever rearward to back the tractor
and regulate reverse speed. Refer to Figure 2.
NOTE: This lever must be placed in the "Park-Start"
position befare engine will start or to allow engine to
keep running when operator gets off seat
A do not move control lever from
"PARK-STOP" POSITION UNLESS ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
Brake Pedal (Figure 1) When this pedal is depressed
the friction brakes will be applied to stop the tractor,
DEPRESS THE NEUTRALIZER PEDAL (g) OR
RETURN THE HYDRO STATIC CONTROL LEVER
TO NEUTRAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO STOP
THE TRACTOR.
Parking Brake (Figure 1) The parking brake is a
latch that locks the brake pedal. To apply the park¬
ing brake, depress the brake pedal, flip up the parking
brake latch. (j?) To disengage the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and push down the latch.
Neutralizer Pedal (Figure 1). When this pedal is
fully depressed the hånd control lever will return
to neutral and the forward or reverse motion of the
tractor will stop. KEEP FOOT OFF PEDAL DURING
NORMAL OPERATION OR WHEN MOVING THE
HÅND CONTROL LEVER. The pedal is an optional
control for slowing down or stopping. Use of the
pedal and hånd control lever simultaneously can re¬
sult in misadjusted hydrostaticiinkage.
Lift Selector - Connects the hydraulic lift to
front/center or rear rock shaft. See page 14 and
Figure 27 for operation.
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Implement Reset Button - Press to restart PTO in
the event the operator leaves the seat momentarily.
Under these conditions the PTO and engine Ignition
will be shut off. If the operator sits down before the
engine stops revolving, the engine will restart, but
the PTO will not start until the reset button (j?) is
pushed. If the engine stops, the normal starting
procedure (Implement switches ©OFF; Hånd Con¬
trol Lever@in PARK START) must be followed.