Ariens 911173 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 14

Wheel Drive Control Lever
Models 911175, 177, 179, 188, 189,
190
CAUTION: Unit will move forward
at engine start if wheel drive
control is engaged. ALWAYS
release wheel drive control before
starting unit.
NOTICE: Engine must be running for wheel
drive to propel unit.
See Figure 8.
To drive forward:
Slowly squeeze the wheel drive control lever
toward the handlebar until you reach a
comfortable ground speed. Hold the lever
against the handlebar for full speed.
To stop:
Release wheel drive control lever.
Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) Lever
Models 911177, 189
Once the engine is started, the blade must be
engaged to mow. See Figure 9.
Figure 8
To engage blade:
1. Hold the operator presence control /
blade brake clutch (OPC / BBC) handle
against the handlebar.
2. Push the BBC lever forward until it
latches into location.
To stop blade:
1. Release OPC / BBC handle.
IMPORTANT: Releasing the operator
presence control / blade brake clutch handle
stops the blade only 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.
BLADE ENGAGED
1
BLADE STOPPED
1
1. Operator Presence Control / Blade
Brake Clutch (OPC / BBC) Handle
2. BBC Lever
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2
2
Figure 9