Electric Start; Emergency Stopping; Mowing Tips; Mulching Tips - Ariens Razor Push Manual

Side Discharge Chute Removal
See Figure 11.
1. Lift mulch cover.
2. Lift side discharge chute off of tabs to
release from mower and remove chute.
To Mulch Clippings
See Figure 10 and Figure 11.
1. Shut off unit.
2. Remove grass bag or side discharge
chute, if installed.
3. Make sure mulch cover is closed.
4. Lift rear door and insert mulch plug.
Make sure lock snaps in place.
There should be no openings between
mulch plug and mounting surface of the
deck.
5. Close rear door.
NOTICE: Rear door must fit tightly against
frame.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the control lever.
2. Release the wheel drive control (self-
propelled models).
3. Allow all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.
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.
See Figure 6 for all Controls and Features.
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
SCHEDULE
on page 17.
2. For engines with a throttle, place throttle
control in the mid-throttle position. Once
the engine has started, place throttle in
the high speed position.
3. Hold engine/blade control lever 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 steps 4 and 6 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, see
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
on page 24.)

Electric Start

(911179)
Recoil may also be used to start the engine
Manual Start
(see
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
SCHEDULE
NOTICE: It is not necessary to prime or
choke a warm engine.
2. With engine/blade control handle held
against the handlebar, turn the key to
"Start" position to crank engine and
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, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING
Shut Off
1. Release wheel drive control and allow
unit to stop completely (self-propelled
models).
2. Release engine/blade control handle.
3. 911179: Turn key to off position and then
remove key.

Mowing Tips

Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Do not set cutting height too low. For tall
grass, mow twice.
Do not mow too fast.
Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge
clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
NOTICE: To prevent dirt and grass from
collecting on mower pan, avoid operating
over bare ground with only patches of grass.

Mulching Tips

For best mulching performance, cut no more
than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of grass per cutting.
EN - 16
on page 16).
MAINTENANCE
on page 17.
on page 24.