Wheel Drive Control Lever; Before Operation; Empty Grass Bag; Prepare For Mowing - Ariens Razor 911173 Operator's Manual

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

Models 911175, 911179
See Figure 9.
When pulled toward handlebar, engages
wheel drive and propels mower forward.
Release lever to stop wheels.
Lever has variable speed control. The closer
its position to the handlebar, the faster the
mower drives forward.
Fast
Slow
Stop
Figure 9

BEFORE OPERATION

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the Safety section
before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator's position, facing the
direction of forward travel.
1. Know how to stop in an emergency. See
Emergency Stopping on page 15.
2. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /
E30 / E 85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short-Term Storage on page 25.
3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Check air filter condition. Refer to engine
manual.
5. Model 911179: Charge battery. See
Charge Battery on page 22.
6. Check function of all controls.

EMPTY GRASS BAG

1. Lift rear door slightly and remove bag
from bag mount. See Figure 12.
2. Slowly return rear door to closed position.
3. Empty bag.
NOTICE: Clean bag and mower pan after
bagging. DO NOT allow grass to collect
inside bag or mower pan. See Clean Grass
Bag on page 17.

PREPARE FOR MOWING

Mowing setup may be adjusted between
mulching, bagging and side discharge.
CAUTION: NEVER operate
mower with rear door open
unless bag is installed.
DO NOT operate mower without
either side discharge chute or
side discharge cover installed.
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