Ariens 911173 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 13

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 6 for locations.
WARNING: Improper operation
can lead to injury. Learn what the
controls do and how they work.
Thoroughly read and understand
entire Operator Manual.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
Handle
Models 911173, 175, 179, 188, 190
See Figure 7.
CAUTION: Check function of
operator presence control handle
regularly. Improper function could
cause injury.
The OPC handle must be held against the
handlebar to start the engine and blade.
START and RUN
Figure 7
IMPORTANT: Releasing the operator
presence control handle stops engine and
blade within 3 seconds. Check this feature
frequently. If feature fails to operate,
disconnect spark plug wire and adjust as
necessary or have the unit inspected and
repaired by an authorized Ariens dealer
before using.
Operator Presence Control / Blade
Brake Clutch (OPC / BBC) Handle
Models 911177, 189
CAUTION: Check function of
operator presence control / blade
brake clutch handle regularly.
Improper function could cause
injury.
The OPC / BBC handle must be held against
the handlebar to start the engine.
IMPORTANT: Releasing the operator
presence control / blade brake clutch handle
stops the blade only, not the engine. Check
this feature frequently. If feature fails to
operate, disconnect spark plug wire and
adjust as necessary or have the unit
inspected and repaired by an authorized
Ariens dealer before using.
Handlebar
Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable
height. See ADJUST HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
on page 23.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
Cutting Height Lever
Move lever to adjust cutting height. See
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT on page 16.
Throttle/Engine Stop Control Lever
Models 911177, 189
STOP
Ignition Switch
Models 911179, 190
Washout Port
Wash the underside of the mower after each
use to prevent grass buildup and improve
mulch action and clipping dispersal. See
Washout Port on page 18.
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Move throttle lever to FAST
1
(1) to increase engine
speed.
FAST
Move throttle lever to
SLOW (2) to decrease
2
SLOW
engine speed.
3
Move throttle lever to STOP
(3) to shut off engine.
STOP
A removable key
operates the ignition
Off
switch. Turn key 90°
clockwise from the off
position until engine
starts. Release key.
Start