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NOTE: This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near any
unimproved, forest covered or brush covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable, local, state or federal
laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. See your
Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer's service
center.
Stopping (Hydro)
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To stop, disengage cruise and/or remove foot
from pedal, disengage Implement Power (Off),
lower attachment, and engage Parking Brake.
•
Lower engine speed to idle, and allow engine to
idle for a few minutes so that engine parts can
cool evenly before shutting engine off.
•
Turn Ignition Key counterclockwise to stop
engine and remove key.
Operating Tips
•
The following tips will help you to mow safely,
achieve maximum performance from your yard
tractor and maintain the appearance of your
lawn.
•
Be sure your mower blade(s) is/are sharp. A dull
blade will tear grass blades. (This usually results
in a white cast over a freshly cut lawn. Later, tips
of grass blades will turn brown.)
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Proper leveling and pitch of rotary mower pan is
essential to obtain a smooth even lawn mowing
operation. Reverse or inadequate pitch makes
blade cut grass twice, resulting in frazzled fresh
cut lawn. Two much pitch causes through type
uneven cut. Improper leveling results in step
type uneven cut. (Refer to Adjustments Section
for Level and Pitch instructions.)
•
A new lawn has much softer blades of grass and
has a higher moisture content. It is important for
this type of lawn to be cut with sharp blades.
•
Cutting height will vary with different types of
grass, climate, and individual preference.
•
When first using your rotary mower, cut grass a
little longer than you did with narrower cutting
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units until you are sure that a greater cutting
width will not cause scalping due to irregularities
in lawn.
•
Generally, grass should be cut about 1-1/2" long
in spring, and not less than 2" long in hot summer
weather.
•
If grass is high, or if it contains a high degree of
moisture, cut it first with mower pan set high and
then cut it with mower pan set lower. This gives
better distribution of clippings and provides a
clean second cut.
•
Height of cut should not be set too low on thick,
lush lawns. Such grass, if cut too short, may die.
This also applies to springy, heavy growth lawns.
If blade is set too low, mower pan will drag on
grass and restrict air flow thus reducing
discharge of grass clippings.
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clear
rotary mower pan or discharge while
engine
is
Implement Power (Off), stop engine,
remove key, wait for moving parts to
stop before attempting to clean away
any obstruction.
•
Grass should be cut when it is dry; not when it is
wet from dew, rain or from watering. Wet grass
tends to pack inside mower pan and will not
discharge, mulch or bag properly, especially if
height of cut is set too low.
CAUTION: Stay alert for holes, rocks,
roots and hidden hazards in area of
operation. Exercise extreme caution
when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
traffic.
•
To insure most complete and even cut, overlap
each swath.
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Plan your cutting so that you always trim with the
left side of mower pan.
•
Following the same pattern each time you mow
your lawn can develop ridges at right angles
to direction of mowing. By changing direction of
mowing (when possible) you can prevent this.
running.
Disengage
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