Emergency Stopping; Starting And Shut Off - Ariens Razor 911173 Operator's Manual

Cutting Height Settings Chart
Notch
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2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
1. Cutting Height Lever
2. Lowest Position
3. Highest Position
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EMERGENCY STOPPING

To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the operator presence control /
blade brake clutch handle.
2. Release the wheel drive control lever
(self-propelled models).
3. Models 911177, 189: Move throttle
control to stop position to shut off
engine.
4. Allow all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.
Cut grass length
25 mm (1")
38 mm (1 1/2")
51 mm (2")
64 mm (2 1/2")
76 mm (3")
89 mm (3 1/2")
102 mm (4")
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STARTING AND SHUT OFF

WARNING: Improper operation
can lead to injury. Learn what the
controls do and how they work.
Thoroughly read and understand
entire Operator Manual.
NOTICE: Start engine on a level surface that
is free of debris.
Manual Start
1. Check each item in the Before Each Use
section of the Maintenance Schedule on
page 20.
2. For engines with a throttle, place throttle
control lever in the mid-throttle position.
Once the engine has started, place
throttle lever in the high speed position.
3. Models 911173, 175, 179, 188, 190:
Hold operator presence control handle
against the handlebar.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope
slowly until it pulls harder. This is the
compression stroke. Let rope rewind
slowly.
5. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm
stroke to start engine. Allow rope to
rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle
snap against bracket.
6. Repeat Step 4 and 5 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, see
Troubleshooting on page 31.)
Electric Start
Models 911179, 190
Recoil handle may also be used to start the
engine. See Manual Start above.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start engine while the
charger is connected to wiring harness.
1. Check each item in the Before Each Use
section of the Maintenance Schedule on
page 20.
2. With operator presence control handle
held against the handlebar, turn key to
start position to crank engine. Release
key when engine starts.
IMPORTANT: Do not run starter continuously
for more than fifteen seconds. If the engine
does not start after several attempts, see
Troubleshooting on page 31.
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