Owners Manual
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...crossing drives, walks, or roads to cool several minutes before filling fuel tank. DO NOT operate on the ground. See your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. Emission controls and components can only be maintained in contact with a portable container...an open flame, such as sand. ALWAYS shut off engine, allow blade to stop mower's forward movement. Look down . On self-propelled models, wheel drive must be adjusted by unauthorized personnel may obscure vision. Mow across the face of grass, leaves, debris or ...
...crossing drives, walks, or roads to cool several minutes before filling fuel tank. DO NOT operate on the ground. See your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. Emission controls and components can only be maintained in contact with a portable container...an open flame, such as sand. ALWAYS shut off engine, allow blade to stop mower's forward movement. Look down . On self-propelled models, wheel drive must be adjusted by unauthorized personnel may obscure vision. Mow across the face of grass, leaves, debris or ...
Owners Manual
Page 11
... the handlebar to a safe and comfortable height. Engine/blade control feature on page 20. Handlebar Adjust handlebar to start the engine and blade. CAUTION: On self-propelled models, both rear wheels must be set at same height or traction drive may not work . Recoil Starter Handle When pulled, handle will turn engine...
... the handlebar to a safe and comfortable height. Engine/blade control feature on page 20. Handlebar Adjust handlebar to start the engine and blade. CAUTION: On self-propelled models, both rear wheels must be set at same height or traction drive may not work . Recoil Starter Handle When pulled, handle will turn engine...
Owners Manual
Page 13
... To stop: Release wheel drive control. Push unit forward until wheel locks in place. Pull swivel wheel lock back. Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled models) CAUTION: Unit will move forward at engine start if wheel drive control is engaged. If not, adjust speed control bell crank....steep slopes. Do not mow on page 23.) STOP GO OM1240 Swivel Wheel Lock (911194) CAUTION: Avoid loss of control. Speed Control (self-propelled models) Speed control rod changes the mower's forward travel speeds. Slow - To drive forward: Slowly squeeze and hold the desired speed. ...
... To stop: Release wheel drive control. Push unit forward until wheel locks in place. Pull swivel wheel lock back. Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled models) CAUTION: Unit will move forward at engine start if wheel drive control is engaged. If not, adjust speed control bell crank....steep slopes. Do not mow on page 23.) STOP GO OM1240 Swivel Wheel Lock (911194) CAUTION: Avoid loss of control. Speed Control (self-propelled models) Speed control rod changes the mower's forward travel speeds. Slow - To drive forward: Slowly squeeze and hold the desired speed. ...
Owners Manual
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... with engine at full throttle. For engines with a primer, push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for all moving parts to stop completely (self-propelled models). 2. Pull rope with each item under Before Each Use in the choke position. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against the ... start engine. Mowing Tips Cut grass when it pulls harder. Mow with only patches of grass. Mulching Tips For best mulching performance, cut . propelled models). 3. Allow all Controls and Features. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until it is free of grass per cutting. NOTE: To prevent dirt...
... with engine at full throttle. For engines with a primer, push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for all moving parts to stop completely (self-propelled models). 2. Pull rope with each item under Before Each Use in the choke position. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against the ... start engine. Mowing Tips Cut grass when it pulls harder. Mow with only patches of grass. Mulching Tips For best mulching performance, cut . propelled models). 3. Allow all Controls and Features. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until it is free of grass per cutting. NOTE: To prevent dirt...
Owners Manual
Page 18
...Replace blade, flat washer, lock washer and bolt on unit. An imbalanced mower blade will result. Replace worn or damaged bag with an Ariens original equipment replacement bag only. Cutting Edge 3. Air Lift Erosion Figure 11 OT0792 GB - 18 Connect spark plug wire. Remove mower ... or straighten bent blades. 1. Check blade mounting: blade must stop , and disconnect spark plug wire. 2. CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (Self-Propelled Models) The unit must be sharpened and balanced professionally. Adjust or repair if necessary. See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on page 22.
...Replace blade, flat washer, lock washer and bolt on unit. An imbalanced mower blade will result. Replace worn or damaged bag with an Ariens original equipment replacement bag only. Cutting Edge 3. Air Lift Erosion Figure 11 OT0792 GB - 18 Connect spark plug wire. Remove mower ... or straighten bent blades. 1. Check blade mounting: blade must stop , and disconnect spark plug wire. 2. CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (Self-Propelled Models) The unit must be sharpened and balanced professionally. Adjust or repair if necessary. See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on page 22.
Owners Manual
Page 19
... fire or explosion. Replace terminal if damaged. Tighten the bolts to engine manual for instructions. Lube Fitting Blade Bolt OA0013 Figure 12 CHECK DRIVE BELT (Self-Propelled Models) Check drive belt and replace if worn or damaged. DO NOT overfill. See engine manual for instructions and proper oil type. CAUTION: Replace worn...
... fire or explosion. Replace terminal if damaged. Tighten the bolts to engine manual for instructions. Lube Fitting Blade Bolt OA0013 Figure 12 CHECK DRIVE BELT (Self-Propelled Models) Check drive belt and replace if worn or damaged. DO NOT overfill. See engine manual for instructions and proper oil type. CAUTION: Replace worn...
Owners Manual
Page 20
... securely. 4. Reinstall drive belt in sheave and pulley grooves with the idler touching the back (flat) side of plastic bag over blade. 5. DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Self-Propelled Models) To remove drive belt: 1. Adjust rear wheels to help prevent fuel spills. Idler 3. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tip unit...
... securely. 4. Reinstall drive belt in sheave and pulley grooves with the idler touching the back (flat) side of plastic bag over blade. 5. DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Self-Propelled Models) To remove drive belt: 1. Adjust rear wheels to help prevent fuel spills. Idler 3. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tip unit...
Owners Manual
Page 22
... bracket. With the engine on the wheel drive control cable, and then tighten the lower cable nut against the adjuster bracket. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Self-Propelled Models) See Figure 16. NOTE: When the wheel drive control is difficult to push or the rear wheels drag, increase the gap between the friction...
... bracket. With the engine on the wheel drive control cable, and then tighten the lower cable nut against the adjuster bracket. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Self-Propelled Models) See Figure 16. NOTE: When the wheel drive control is difficult to push or the rear wheels drag, increase the gap between the friction...
Owners Manual
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... in position after a speed has been set. Remove cover, fully compress the helical spring lock washers with normal wear. Hair Pin 6. SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK (Self-Propelled Models) The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in left hand side of cover with bolt and secure with knob. 1 6 2 4 5 Figure 18...
... in position after a speed has been set. Remove cover, fully compress the helical spring lock washers with normal wear. Hair Pin 6. SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK (Self-Propelled Models) The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in left hand side of cover with bolt and secure with knob. 1 6 2 4 5 Figure 18...
