Start The Engine; Operate Unit - Ariens IKON-XD Series Operator's Manual

1. Deck Lift Pedal
2. Height-of-Cut Dial
Figure 9

START THE ENGINE

1. Push PTO knob down to off position.
2. Move steering levers to neutral position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If engine is cold, pull choke knob up to on
position. If engine is warm or hot, turn
choke off.
5. Set throttle to slow speed.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to start
position. Release key when engine starts.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, allow a 60-second cool down
period between starting attempts.
7. If choke is on, wait a few seconds after
engine starts and then push choke knob
down to off position.
IMPORTANT: Make sure choke is completely
off. Engine will not run smoothly using partial
choke.

OPERATE UNIT

1. Release parking brake.
2. Set throttle control lever to fast position.
IMPORTANT: Engaging the PTO knob with
the throttle lever set lower than fast position
can cause excessive belt wear. ALWAYS use
fast position when engaging the PTO.
3. Pull PTO knob up to on position.
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IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
4. Move steering levers to begin mowing
Direction Lever Position
of Travel
Forward Push both levers
forward from
neutral position.
Reverse Pull both levers
backward from
neutral position.
Right Turn Push left lever
farther forward
than the right
lever.
Left Turn Push right lever
farther forward
than the left lever.
Stop Return both
levers to neutral
position.
5. Move throttle control lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. Always keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. For minimum turning radius, slowly
reverse inside wheel while moving outside
wheel slowly forward.
For Best Mowing Results
• 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.
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WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Move the steering levers
slowly and keep the throttle at
slow speed until you learn how
to operate the unit.