Operating Mower; Transporting Unit; Moving Unit Manually - Ariens Mini-Zoom 915061-1434 Owner's/Operator's Manual

OPERATING MOWER

1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is
plugged with grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
NOTE: The parking brake must be
disengaged prior to moving the steering
levers from the neutral lockout position.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Use steering levers to move the unit.
6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.

TRANSPORTING UNIT

ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake,
remove key, and drain fuel when transporting
unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down
securely. Do not tie down by linkages,
guards, cables or other parts that may be
damaged.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall
grass, mow twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass
length per cutting.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside
of mower deck. Clean after each use.

MOVING UNIT MANUALLY

WARNING: DO NOT disengage or
bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to
drive unit and engage (1) transmission
bypass levers to push unit manually
(figure 7).
2
1
1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged
2. Transmission Bypass Lever
Disengaged
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Figure 7
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