Operation - Ariens 911086 - LM21, 911087 - LM21S Owner's/Operator's Manual

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1. Speed Control Rod
2. Hair Pin
3. Speed Control Bell Crank
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 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.
Engine/Blade Control
CAUTION: Check function of
Engine/Blade Control regularly.
Improper function of control could
cause injury.
The engine/blade control must be held against
the handlebar to start the engine and blade.
Releasing the control during operation stops
the engine and blade.
STOP
Figure 5

OPERATION

START and RUN
OM0300
Handlebar
Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable
height. Refer to Service and Adjustments for
instructions.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Standard Models
To change cutting height, move cutting height
levers one notch at a time on each wheel to
set desired height (Figure 6).
NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at
the same height for a level cut.
OM1230
GB - 10
DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating
blade.
ALWAYS shut off engine before
adjusting cutting height.
CAUTION: On self-propelled
models, both rear wheels must be
set at same height or traction drive
may not work properly.