Ariens 931013 S-14G User Manual

OWNBS MANUAL

SERIAL NUMBER

cAnimi

lOHHP

MODEL NO. 931014 S-10G
MANUAL LIFT W/FRONT AND
REAR ROCKSHAFT

SERIAL NO. 000101 AND UP

MODEL NO. 931013 S-14G
HYDRAULIC LIFT W/FRONT AND
REAR ROCKSHAFT

SERIAL NO. 000101 AND UP

PART NO. 31974

fianInllwMR

ARIENS COMPANY

BRILLION, WIS. 54110

DECALS FOR MODELS 931013 & 931014 GEAR TRACTOR

WARNING

•BRAKES Will NOT STOP TRACTOlf >

<;UNLESS CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED”

^3r"sHIFT selector is in NEUTRAL.Xji^

LIFT SELEQOR

REAR LIFT

‘FRONT AND

CENTER LIFT

78392

©CAUTION

KTOW [MSCOMNtC‘tl^l6

HVOWtK P«OK F«0"* TMOTO«,

ItekCMK FLOAT

PARKING BRAKE

UEPRL'SS BRAKE PEDAL

!HEN ENGAGE PARKING/'N^

BRAKt lOCK />G j

S-l-TE/y

S-14G R.H. 78374 /
S-14G L.H. 78375 /

S-10G R.H. 78363 /
S-10G L.H. 78364 i

@c^

L.H. 78362
R.H. 78361

LIFT

SELECTOR

78278

78373

DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL

THEN ENGAGE PARKING

BRAKE LOCK.

A

READ ALL DECALS AND FOLLOW
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

ENGAGED

► DISENGAGED

78311

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.

2. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.

3. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe dis
tance away.

4. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.

5. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into park
before attempting to start the engine.

78340

S-10G ONLY

78226

9. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un
attended, such as disengaging the power take-off, lowering
the attachment, shifting into park, setting the parking brake,

stopping the engine, and removing the key.

10. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down

hill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes: never across
the face.

11. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

12. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

6. Disengage power to attachment, stop the engine and place
shift lever to"Park-Start"position before leaving the operator's

position.

7. Disengage power to attachment and stop the engine before

making any repairs or adjustments.

8. Disengage power to attachment when transporting or not in
use.

13. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweightls) or wheel weights when suggested,

in the owner's manual.

14. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

2-

DECALS FOR MODELS 931013 & 931014 GEAR TRACTOR

Awarning]

I Grasp handle, not chain.

78282

S-10 G ONLY

S-10G
78388

P , I ii FR T-(,T R

LIGHTS IMPL POWER

DASH PANEL - 78341

%RTiMG PROCEDURE

+ CAUTION

CERTFIE CONFORME AU REGLEMENT CANADIEN SUR LE BROUILLACE RADIOELECTRIQUE

78367

BE AWARE OF SAFETY DECALS

15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle
while in operation.

16. Handle gasoline with care—it is highly inflammable.

a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage—exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

17. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con
dition, and keep safety devices in place.

18. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip
ment is in safe working condition.

^ 19. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Al
low the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

^CAUTION

RELEASE LIFT ASSIST SPRING

BEFORE DISCONNECTING

I ATTACHMENT FROM TRACTOR

78281

S-10 G ONLY

COMPLIANCE WITH CANADIAN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS CERTIFIED

REPLACE SPARK PLUG WITH RESISTOR SPARK PLUG ONLY !

REMPLACER LA ROUGIE PAR UNE ROUGIE A RESISTANCE SEULEMENT I

78400

(UNDER HOOD, NEXT TO SPARK PLUG)

20. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves,

or excessive grease.

21. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in

spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment, see numbers 6 & 7 opposite page.

22. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the

engine.

23. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine
is running if the operator must dismount to do so.
c. Shut the engine off when removing the grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
d. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent invervals.

24. Check the grass catcher bags frequently for wear or. de

terioration. Replace with new bags for safety protection.

I

CONTROLS

Implement Power Control Switch (Figure 1).

Pull the switch out (ON) to engage the electro
magnetic clutch to drive the mower and front mount
ed attachments.

NOTE: This switchQ must be pushed in (OFF) to
disengage the drive before the engine will start or to
allow engine to keep running if the operator gets
off the seat.

©

Implement Power Indicator Light (Figure 1). This

light glows red when the implement power control

«witch (T) is pulled out to indicate that the mower
or front mounted 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 counterclockwise to stop
the engine.

Choke Control (Figure 1). Pull choke control out
when attempting to start a cold engine or when
starting during 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 Safety Interlock Switch (Figure 1) This
switch, located in the seat, is closed 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 "NEUTRAL" the PTO clutch and engine
ignition are both shut off. When the PTO is "OFF"
and the shift lever is in "NEUTRAL" leaving the seat
will not cause the engine to stop.

Hydraulic Lift (Figure 1) Model S-14G only).
This lever controls the hydraulic system used to
raise and lower attachments. The lever has four
positions - UP, HOLD, DOWN and FLOAT. The

normal out-of-use position is the "HOLD" position,

whereby 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)). 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 idling or with a fully charged
battery, the ammeter may not show charge. Should
the ammeter 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.

©

®

®

®

®

FIGURE 1

Gear Shift Lever (Figure 1) This lever selects any

of four forward speeds or reverse.

NOTE: This lever must be placed in the NEUTRAL
position before engine will start

Brake Pedal (Figure 1) When this pedal is depressed

the friction brakes will be applied to stop the tractor,

DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL ® BEFORE AT
TEMPTING TO STOP THE TRACTOR WITH THE
WHEEL BRAKES.

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.® To disengage the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and push down the latch.

Clutch Pedal (Figure 1) Depressing this pedal re

moves the idler pulley from the drive belt and dis

connects the engine from the drive train. Depress the
clutch to shift gears or before attempting to stop.

Lift Selector - Connects the attachment lift to

front/center or rear rock shaft. See page 12 and

Figure 23 for operation.

Manual Lift Lever (Figure 1) (Model S-10G only).

To raise attachment, press the thumb release, pull lever
rearward and lock in the raised position. To lower
attachment, press the thumb release and move lever
forward. This lever is spring loaded to the rear position
when the manual lift assist springs are engaged.

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 ® is
pushed. If the engine stops, the normal starting
procedure (Implement switch ®OFF; Shift lever

® in NEUTRAL) must be followed.

-4

OPERATION

PRE-STARTING INSPECTION

Prior to starting the engine for each day's operation, the

following checks and services should be performed;

a. Check oil in engine crankcase. Add oil as required to

maintain proper level.

b. Check fuel supply. Use regular gasoline only.
c. Check air filter for excessive dirt. Clean as required.
d. Make visual check with regards to safety precautions,

obstructions, lubrication, and maintenance.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Use the following procedure to start the engine:

1. Place the gear shift lever in the "Neutral" position, shown

in Figure 2.

To run the tractor in REVERSE, shift to reverse gear.

NOTE: This is a safety feature. The engine wili not start
unless the shift lever is in neutral.

2. Be sure the Implement Power Control SwitchMJFigure
1„is pushed in (OFF). ^

NOTE: This is a safety feature. The engine will not start un
less the switch is off (pushed in).

3. Raise throttle lever^^Figure 1, to approximately 1/3

fast position.

4. Pull choke control^^Figure 1, all the way out if engine
is Cold. If engine iswarm, little or no choke may be
required.

5. Turn ignition key(|^Figure 1, clockwise all the way.
Release key as soon as the engine starts and push choke

button in. In cold weather it may be necessary to push choke

in gradually until engine warms up. If engine fails to start
bn the first attempt, turn key to off, wait a few minutes and
try again. Do not operate the starting motor continuously
for more than 30 seconds at a time.

Always allow engine to warm up before applying load.

In below freezing weather, allow engine to run at a fast idle
for a period of at least 5 minutes before using the tractor.
Serious internal damage to the engine could result if this
procedure is not followed.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR - GEAR SHIFT LEVER

When the gear shift lever is placed in the neutral position
the interlock switch is closed and the engine can be started:
the rear wheels are not in gear and the tractor may be pushed

around by hand as required after releasing the parking brake.

In general, best results will be secured by running the

tractor engine at full throttle while selecting the gear that
gives the desired ground speed. This insures that the attach
ment operates at maximum efficiency.

THROTTLE LEVER SETTING

When operating power driven attachments such as the
mower, snow thrower or the rotary tiller, run the engine at
full throttle unless the attachment operator's manual specifies
otherwise. Use the shift control lever, not the throttle lever
to select a safe travel speed when using power driven
attachments.

To run the tractor FORWARD, shift to one of the four

forward speeds. Speed for each gear (with engine at full
throttle) is shown below:

1st Gear .7 mph
2nd Gear 2.1 mph
3rd Gear 3.7 mph
4th Gear 5.4 mph

Reverse Gear 2.9 mph

Safe or proper travel speed depends on the attachment

used as well as the type of terrain or lawn, field and garden
conditions in which the tractor is operated.

-5-

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

To stop the tractor, depress the clutch pedal @ and

depress the brake pedal (ñ) . Then place the shift lever in the
"Neutral" position and set the parking brake. Figure 4.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Always use the following procedure to stop the engine:

1. Move the gear shift lever (j^ Figure 1, in "Neutral"

position, depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake

(Figure 4).

2. Disenga^ Implement Power Control Switch(^Figure 1,
and rear driven attachments.

CAUTION: Always shut off engine before raising the
rear deck. Be sure to lock the rear deck down with

A

A

FILLING THE TANK

Figure 6. Wipe the dust and dirt from around the cap before
removing it to prevent dirt from falling into the tank while
filling. Use an approved gasoline container and keep it clean.

fresh. Do not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. FILLER CAP

the latches provided before operating the tractor.

RAISING THE HOOD

The engine, battery and electrical components are readily

accessible by raising the hood, see Figure 5. To raise the hood
grasp each side and raise it ud and forward to its stop.

CAUTION: ALWA YSSHUT ENGINE OFF BEFORE
RAISING HOOD. NEVER TOUCH MUFFLER, EX
HAUST PIPE OR ENGINE UNTIL THEY HAVE
HAD TIME TO COOL AFTER OPERATING THE
ENGINE.

The fuel tank filler cap is located behind the seat, see

The fuel tank capacity is 4.5 gallons.
Use regular grade gasoline. Be sure the gasoline is clean and

ia!_p-

3. Lower attachment so that it is resting on the floor or
ground.

4. Lower the throttle lever Figure 1, and allow engine to
idle for a short period before turning it off.

5. Turn the ignition key^MFigure 1,
stop engine.

IMPORTANT — Remove ignition key before dis
mounting from tractor. This will prevent children

A

and inexperienced operators from starting the tractor.

RAISING THE REAR DECK

The transaxle and control linkage are readily accessible

by raising the rear deck, shown in Figure 5. To raise the

rear deck, place the shift control lever in the "Neutral"

position, release the two latches and raise the rear deck to

its stop.

counterclockwise to

LUBRICATION

ENGINE

Check the engine crankcase oil level daily or every 5

hours operation. It is essential that the oil level be maintained

in the "safe" operating range as shown in Figure? at all

times or serious engine damage could result.

To check the oil, stop engine and wipe all dirt and dust

from around the dip stick. Figures. Pull dip stick out, wipe

off the oil, re-insert dip stick and push it down tight. Pull
the dip stick out and observe the oil level. Add sufficient oil
of the proper viscosity to bring the oil up to the "fill"

(F) mark, see Figure 7. Be sure tractor is level when checking
oil.

DO NOT OVERFILL — Oil level must never exceed full mark.
Oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 4 U.S. pints.

-6

Use AriensGard-N-Yardoil (SAE 10W-30 SE classification)
when using lawn and garden attachments. Use Ariens Sno­Thro oil (SAE 5W-20 SE classification) when using snow
removal attachments.

1. Drive tractor onto level ground.

2. Stop engine.

3. Wipe dirt from around the oil level filler plugs. See
Figure 10.

4. Remove filler plug. Oil level should level with the filler
plug hole, see Figure 10.

5. If necessary, use a small funnel to add sufficient MP-90

oil to bring the oil up to the proper level. Replace plug.

Be very careful to prevent dirt and foreign materials from

entering the transaxle when checking or adding oil.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

When the tractor is new, the oil should be changed after

the first 5 hours of operation.

Under normal operating conditions, the oil should be
changed every 25 hours of operation. If extremely dusty or

dirty conditions prevail, change oil more frequently, use a
filter precleaner, consult Engine Manual.

Drain the crankcase by removing the drain plug, shown in

Figure 9 , and allow the oil to drain into a container. If

■k possible, run engine just prior to changing oil, as the oil will
^ flow more freely and carry away more contamination when

hot.

PIL FILLER

DRAIN
HDLE

FIGURE 10

HYDRAULIC LIFT DIL LEVEL (Model 931013only)

The hydraulic lift system should seldom require additional

hydraulic fluid unless a leak should develop. The hydraulic
fluid is stored in a reservoir/cooler located under the floor
panel in front of the seat. To check oil level, drive the tractor
on to level ground; move the hydraulic lift lever to the
"DOWN" position until the lift cylinder is fully retracted.

Remove the panel. The hydraulic reservoir is now exposed.

Clean away all dirt and remove the pipe plug at the front of

the reservoir. The oil level should be to the bottom of the

edge as shown in Figure 11. Rock the machine while looking

down the fill hole to be sure of the oil level position. If

additional oil is required, fill to the proper level with SAE

10W-30 Gard-N-Yard oil or equivalent by removing the top

plug, adding oil, and removing the front plug, again, to set the

oil level. Replace all pipe plugs, clean excessive dirt from
the cooler fins and replace floor panel.

NOTE: Bottom of engine shown. FIGURE 9

Replace drain plug. Remove dip stick and refill crankcase

with 4 U.S. pints of oil. Check oil on the dip stick to see that
the oil level is at the full (F) mark. Do not overfill.

TRANSAXLE OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY

Ariens MP-90 Gear Lube or an equivalent oil meeting the
requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (A.P.I.)
should be used. Oil viscosity (weight) should be SAE 90 and is

I recommendedfor year-round use.

TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

The oil level in the transaxle should be checked every 25
hours of operation or monthly.

Use the following procedure to check the transaxle oil

level:

7-

RESERVDIR

DIL CHECK PLUG

DIL LEVEL

'EVEN WITH

BDTTDM DF
PIPE PLUG

'DIL FILL PLUG

FIGURE 11

GREASE STEERING SYSTEM

Under normal conditions the steering system should be

lubricated every J50 hours of operation or quarterly whichever

occurs first. The following list of grease fittings are identified

in Figure 12. Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication! Use a good grade of general purpose grease such
as Ariens Multi-Purpose grease.

Rotate steering wheel clockwise until the spindle arm con

tacts the axle stop and fill gearbox until grease is forced out
around the cam follower adjusting screw.

O Steering gearbox.
® Left king pin.
©Front L.H. Wheel
©Axle pivot

© Right king pin.

© Front R.H. Wheel

To clean the cartridge, remove the wing nut and the cover,

shown in Figure 13. and then remove the cartridge. Gently

tap the cartridge on a flat surface. Do not use any liquid
cleaner to wash cartridge. Do not use compressed air to re

move dirt as this may rupture the cartridge.

Examine cartridge carefully and replace it with a new one
if it is bent, crushed or if there is a noticeable loss of power.
Re-assemble cartridge and cover making sure it seats around

the back plate. Install wing nut and tighten finger tight.

A

IMPORTANT:
removed.

BATTERY SERVICE

Check the battery electrolyte level once each month. Add

distilled water to bring the level to the bottom of the split

ring in the filter tube of each cell.

Each spring and fall remove corrosion from the terminals
and apply a light coat of grease, to the terminals. Keep
battery cables securely tightened to terminals and be sure
battery is properly fastened down in battery holder at all
times. Keeping battery clean will prolong battery life.

Do not run engine with air fitter

FIGURE 12

MAINTENANCE

/VOTE THAT ALL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS

HIGHER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW HAVE A

A

10 H.P. MODEL NO. K241S SERIAL NO. 7541007
14H.P. MODEL NO. K321S SERIAL NO. 8117916

HOUR METER

Ariens Garden Tractors models.

right side, just ahead of the dash panel. The hour meter will
record the actual time the engine operates. Keep a record of
hour meter readings in order to perform Maintenance and
Lubrication services at the recommended hourly intervals.

AIR FILTER SERVICE

When operating in extremely dusty conditions, check the air
filter daily. A precleaner is available. Consult the Engine
Manual.

GOVERNOR SETTING OF 3250 RPM, NO LOAD
(+ 75 RPM}. IDLE SET AT 1600 RPM, NO LOAD.

The hour meter is available as an optional accessory for all

The hour meter is located under the engine hood, on the

Check the air filter daily or every 5 hours of operation.

AIR FILTER CARTRIDGE

CAUTION: Storage batteries give off highly in
flammable hydrogen gas. Do not allow sparks or
flame near battery. Do not lay tools across battery

A

during winter months to prevent freezing. When water is
added during freezing weather, run the engine at least one hour
to thoroughly mix the water and electrolyte.

cable is connected to the negative (—) terminal on the battery,
see Figure 14. Be sure the battery cable is connected to the
positive (+) terminal.

terminals which may cause a spark resuiting in an
expiosion.

Maintain the battery at full charge during storage and

When installing the battery, make certain that the ground

WING NUT

FIGURE 13

A

WARNING: Reversed battery cables or reversed
cables from a battery charger or booster battery can

cause damage to the regulator rectifier (Figure 16).
Always disconnect plug from the regulator rectifier
before using a charger, booster battery or when
electric welding is done on the tractor.

LUBRICATION AND PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE

Hours of Operation/
T- , ^ , Service Required

Time Interval
Every 5 Hours or Daily Check Engine Crankcase Oil

Service Engine Air Filter

Every 25 Hours or Monthly

Service Battery

Check Tire Pressures
Check Transaxle Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Park Lock Assembly
Grease Steering System

The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around
the engine from the air intake screen shown in Figure 15 and
over the cooling fins in the cylinder head and block to prevent
overheating.

Every 50 hours of operation or quarterly check the air
intake screen. Wipe away any dirt or debris which has col
lected on the screen. Remove the shroud. Figure 15 and in

spect the cooling fins. Remove any dirt, or chaff accumulations
from the cooling fins with compressed air. Replace shroud.

TIRE PRESSURES

Check tire pressure at least once each month. Inflate
tires to pressures shown in the chart below. Use a low pressure
tire gauge for accurate readings.

TIRE SIZE

Front

16x6.50x8

Rear

23 X 8.50 X 12

23 X 10.50 X 12

Light Medium

(Lawn Work)

8 p.s.i.

(Lawn Work)

6 p.s.i.

LOADING

(Sno-Thro)

12 p.s.i.

(Rotary-Tiller)

8 p.s.i.

Heavy

16p.s.i.

10 p.s.i.

Every 50 Hours or Quarterly

Every 250 Hours or Yearly

NOTE: When tractor is new, change the engine oil after the
first five hours of operation.

FUEL FILTER IS
LOCATED UNDER
FLOOR PLATE

Clean Reservoir/Cooler Fins
Check Spark Plug

Clean Fuel Filter

REGULATOR
RECTIFIER

Keep tires properly inflated at all times. Over-inflation

will cause operator discomfort. Under-inflation will cause

short tire life. Always see that the tire valve caps are in place
and securely tightened to prevent air loss.

FUEL PUMP AND FILTER

The engine may fail to start due to lack of fuel at the
carburetor if the fuel pump shown in Figure 16 loses its
prime. This can occur when the fuel tank is run dry or may be
due to evaporation of fuel from the system after a storage
period. In either case, make certain there is fresh fuel in the
tank and operate the priming lever on the fuel pump several
times to start fuel flow.

If a faulty fuel pump is suspected, see your Ariens dealer.

When dirt or other foreign material is allowed to enter the

fuel tank it will collect in the fuel filter shown in Figure 16.

This will eventually cause fuel stoppage. The filter can be dis

assembled and cleaned.

PRIMING LEVER

IGNITION BREAKER POINT COVER FIGURE 16

ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: ARIENS RECOMMENDS THE CUS
TOMER CONSULT HIS LOCAL ARIENS DEALER

A

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

positions. To adjust seat position, grasp seat back and raise
seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as required to the
most comfortable position.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

proper steering and to reduce tire wear. The proper amount

of toe-in is when the front of the wheels are 1/16" to 1/8"

closer together than the rear of the wheels, measured at the

horizontal centerline of the rim flange.

-9

FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENTS. THE USE OF
IMPROPER TOOLS OR INCORRECT ADJUST
MENT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
TRACTOR OR INJURY TO OPERATOR.

The seat is adjustable forward and backward to seven

Proper toe-in of the front wheels is necessary to assure

If the steering develops a wandering characteristic or if

excessive tire wear develops, the toe-in of the front wheels
should be checked. If the toe-in is incorrect, adjust as follows;

1. Loosen jam nuts A and B, Figure IB.

2. Rotate tie-rod until toe-in is correct. Shorten tie-rod to
decrease toe-in. Lengthen it to increase toe-in.

3. Tighten jam nuts A and B after correct toe-in is obtained.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The tractor brakes will require adjustment when the brake

pedal depresses over two inches. To adjust the brakes proceed
as follows:

1. Block up the rear of the tractor with the wheels off the

ground.

2. Remove the wheel lug nuts and remove the wheel.

3. Insert a screw driver in the slot in the brake drum (See
Figure 17)' and tighten the star washer until the brakes are

snug and the drum does not turn. Back off the star washer
one full turn.

4. Replace the wheel and secure with the wheel lug nuts.

Repeat adjustment on the opposite wheel.

STEERING GEAR

CAM FOLLOWER
ADJUSTING

STAR WASHER

FIGURE 17

STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT

If loose play is noticed in the steering system after con

tinued use, the steering gear may require adjusting to remove
excessive backlash between the gears. Adjust steering gear
using the followirig procedure:

1. Raise front of tractor so that the tires clear the ground.

2. Remove cotter pin identified in Figure 19.

3. Loosen jam nut C, Figure 19 and turn adjusting screw out

(counter-clockwise) IVi turns.

4. Tighten adjusting plug. Figure 19, to 10-14 ft. lbs. of

torque.

5. Rotate adjusting plug out slightly to align nearest slot in
the plug with the cotter pin hole and reinstall the cotter pin.

6. Hold jam nut and turn adjusting screw. Figure 19,
clockwise (in) until backlash is removed from steering wheel.

DO NOT FORCE ADJUSTING SCREW. Torque jam nuts
35-45 ft. lbs. while holding adjusting screw in position.

7. Turn Steering wheel from lock to lock and check for
binding or dragging inside gearbox. If any binding or
dragging exists, it will be necessary to loosen the adjusting
screw and/or the adjusting plug slightly until steering wheel
turns freely with no loose play.

STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT

When making a full right hand turn, the spindle arm

should contact the axle stop as shown in Figure 18. When

making a full left hand turn, the left spindle arm should

contact the left axle stop. Proceed as follows to adjust the

steering stops.

1. Rotate front wheels to the right until right spindle arm

contacts the axle stop. Figure 18.

2. Remove drag link rod end from steering arm. Figure 18,
and loosen jam nuts A.

2a. Rotate steering wheel clockwise until steering gear

bottoms. Back off 1/8-1/4 turn counter clockwise.

3. Rotate drag link as required while preventing the loose rod
end from turning until the stud is approximately V: hole to
the rear of hole in steering arm, Figure 18. Be sure axle stop
contacts steering arm.

4. Reinstall rod end stud in steering arm and tighten jam

nuts A.

5. Rotate wheels completely to the left. The left spindle

arm should contact left axle stop. If it does not, repeat step j|
2 and shorten drag links slightly until both spindle arms con­tact their respective axle stops when making full turns In '
either direction.

10-

REAR WHEEL TREAD ADJUSTMENT

The rear wheels are normally assembled in the narrow
tread position, shown in Figure 20. The wheels can be turned
on the hubs for a wider tread. The wide tread provides greater
stability on hillsides and on rough terrain.

Remove the wheel lug nuts, turn the wheels around with
the valve stems inward and re-assemble on the hub.

NARROW WHEEL TREAD SETTING

10.50 X 12 TIRES SHOWN)

• *er

I A Al c

NARROW

23 X 10.50 X 12 = 32%

0 WIDE

23 X 10.50 X 12 = 35'/4

FIGURE 20

If Chevron tread tires are used, remove the wheel lug
nuts and re-assemble the wheels on opposite sides of the
tractor with the valve stems turned inward. Interchanging
the wheels is necessary to maintain proper direction of
rotation for traction tires.

The center rock shaft pan flotation spring, shown in Figure

24 provides mower flotation. The tension on the spring can be

increased or decreased by presetting the latch bar to a dif
ferent notch when the pan is fully raised. The bottom notch
provides the greatest flotation.

The front/center or rear rock shaft is selected for operation
by the manual lift lever by the lift selector knob. Figure 23.
To change selection, locate selector knob to proper end and
rotate the mechanical lift lever past the last notch to the
overtravel area. This allows the selector latch to change po
sition. This allows a rear attachment to be used without re

moving the front/center attachment, or vise versa.

HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION

The hydraulic lift system is standard equipment on the

S-14G.

The hydraulic control lever is located on the control

console, shown in Figure 2. It is a four position lever to per
form four functions, UP, HOLD, DOWN and FLOAT. The
normal out-of-use position is the "HOLD" position whereby
the attachment will not lower or raise. When it is desired to
raise the attachment, the lever is pulled to the "UP" position
and the cylinder is actuated to lift the attachment. When the
lever is moved to the "DOWN" position, the oil pressure in
the cylinder is reversed and the cylinder forces the attachment

down.

When an attachment is being used which is designed to fol

low ground contours, the lever should be placed in the
"FLOAT" position. The cylinder is then free to move as the
attachment position requires.

Figure 25 shows the components of the hydraulic lift

system. The hydraulic pump supplies the oil flow from the
oil reservoir/cooler. Oil flow to and from the cylinder is con
trolled by the valve.

MANUAL LIFT OPERATION

Manual Lift Lever {Figure 21) (Model S-10G only). To

raise attachment, depress thumb release and pull lever to the

rear until the locking pin engages in the proper quadrant

notch to obtain desired attachment height. To lower attach
ment, depress thumb release and push lever forward. After the
attachment touches the ground the force from the lift assist

springs will resist the forward motion of the lift lever. The

amount of resistance is relative to the spring adjustment.

The two springs shown in Figure 24 are used to provide
lift assist. The tension on these springs should be adjusted
using the chains shown in Figure 22, so the front mounted
attachments can be raised or lowered with the lift lever by
the operator.

CAUTION: WHEN ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION
ALWA YS GRASP CHAIN HANDLE FIRML Y (NOT

A

and lower the rotary mower. This rock shaft is connected to
the manual lift lever through the link. The connection at the
rock shaft is made through the slotted hole which allows
the rock shaft to move up and down when in the lowered

position, allowing the mower to float without causing the lift
lever to move.

THE CHAIN) AS CONSIDERABLE TENSION IS ON
THE CHAIN AND INJURY TO THE HANDS

COULD RESULT.

The' center rock shaft shown in Figure 24 is used to raise

When the cylinder is extended or retracted, the bell crank
pivots and raises or lowers both the front and center rock
shafts at the same time through the front and center rock
shaft linkages shown in Figure 25. The connection to the
center rock shaft is made through the slotted hole which allows
the center rock shaft to move up and down, allowing the

mower to float independent of the flotation provision in

the hydraulic system.

MANUAL LIFT LEVER

ATTACHMENT HEIGHT CONTROL QUADRANT

o

FIGURE 21

The center rock shaft pan flotation spring shown in Figure

25 provides mower flotation. The torsion on the spring can be

increased or decreased by presetting the latch bar to a different

notch when the pan is fully raised. The bottom notch pro
vides the greatest flotation.

-11 -