Mowing Tips - Ariens 927046 RM1028 Owner's And Operator's Manual

STARTING AND SHUT OFF
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to start unit at
this time. Read and understand entire manual
before starting unit.
Electric Start
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features locations.
1. Place mower unit on level ground.
2. Place Speed Selector in neutral (N).
3. Place Mower Clutch Lever in disengaged (OUT)
position.
4. Depress both Brake and Clutch Pedals to prevent
rolling.
5. Insert key into ignition switch.
6. Set throttle to "Choke" position.
7. Turn key to "Start" position to crank engine and
release when engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can occur.
8. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for
adaptation to ambient temperature or transport.
Once achieved, set throttle to Fast position for
normal operation.
9. Select Speed Control range.
Manual Start
1. Follow the previous starting steps 1-3.
2. Engage Parking Brake.
3. Turn key to Run position.
4. Set throttle to "Choke" position.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
it pulls harder, this is compression stroke, let rope
rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke.
Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against
Starter.
7. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not
start, refer to Engine Manual).
8. Follow the previous starting steps 8-9.
STOPPING
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal, disengage
Implement Power (lever OUT), lower attachment,
fully depress clutch pedal and engage parking
brake latch and then remove pressure from
pedal.
2. Turn Ignition Key counterclockwise to stop
engine.
3. Remove key.
PARKING
CAUTION: MACHINE ROLL AWAY can
cause injury or death. ALWAYS engage
parking brake when leaving unit unattended.
Stop engine, and remove key before cleaning
or servicing unit.
To park, stop the unit on level ground and engage the
Parking Brake. Always take all possible precautions
when leaving equipment unattended.

MOWING TIPS

The following tips will help you to mow safely, achieve
maximum performance from your unit and maintain the
desired appearance of the lawn.
WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts.
NEVER attempt to clear rotary mower pan or
discharge while engine is running.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait
for moving parts to stop before clearing rotary
mower.
CAUTION: Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots
and hidden hazards in area of operation.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for
traffic.
NOTE: Clean mower pan after each use. DO NOT
allow grass clumps or a coating of grass and debris to
collect inside of mower pan. Avoid operation over bare
ground intermittent with grass cutting as this causes
dirt and grass to collect and cake under pan surface.
Grass should be cut when it is dry, not when it is wet
from dew, rain or from watering. Wet grass tends to
pack inside mower pan and will not discharge, mulch or
bag properly, especially if height of cut is set low.
Keep mower blades sharp. Dull blades will tear grass
and a white cast will result over a freshly cut lawn. The
tips of the grass blades will then turn brown. A new
lawn has soft blades of grass and a high moisture
content.
Proper leveling and pitch of the rotary mower pan is
needed for a smooth even lawn. If the pitch of the
mower pan is in reverse or inadequate, grass will be cut
twice, resulting in frayed grass ends. Too much pitch
causes an uneven cut.
Upon first use of mower, cut the grass at a longer
length. This will prevent scalping due to the
irregularities in lawn.
To insure most complete and even cut, overlap each
swath.
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