Adjust Wheel Drive Control - Ariens Razor 911173 Operator's Manual

Charge Battery
NOTICE: Engine does not charge the battery.
Battery will require periodic charging to
ensure proper starting. It is recommended to
charge battery on a monthly basis for 6 hours
even if mower is not used.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to jump start
mower.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start engine while the
charger is connected to wiring harness.
1. Connect battery charger to the wiring
harness. See Figure 28.
2. Plug charger into 120 VAC outlet.
IMPORTANT: Battery charger supplied with
unit is for 120 volt Alternating Current (AC)
outlets only.
3. Charge for 16 – 24 hours.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overcharge battery.
Disconnect battery after 24 hours.
Connect battery charger here.
Figure 28
ADJUST WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
Models 911175, 177, 179, 188, 189,
190
See Figure 29.
The unit should stop immediately when the
wheel drive control lever is released and not
creep forward when the wheel drive control
lever is disengaged with the engine running.
The unit's forward speed should increase as
the wheel drive control lever is moved closer
to the handlebar. If the unit does not
accelerate smoothly or seems to slip under
load, adjust the wheel drive control cable.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the cable so
the transmission does not return to neutral
and stop the unit when the wheel drive
control is released.
To Adjust:
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts
to completely stop.
2. Clean any dirt or debris from the drive
components.
3. Make sure the return spring is properly
connected to transmission bracket.
4. On the handlebar, loosen cable nuts
away from bracket. See Figure 29.
5. Move the wheel drive cable adjuster up
or down the handlebar. See Figure 29.
To increase speed, move the cable
adjuster down the handlebar.
To decrease speed, move the cable
adjuster up the handlebar.
1. Cable Adjuster
2. Cable Nuts
6. Check the adjustment.
a. Start the engine.
b. Slowly squeeze the wheel drive
control lever against the handlebar.
The unit should move forward
smoothly and increase in speed as
handle is moved closer to handlebar.
c. Release the wheel drive control
lever. The unit should stop
immediately and not creep forward.
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Figure 29
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