Ariens Razor Owner's/Operator's Manual page 18

EMERGENCY STOPPING
To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the operator presence control
lever.
2. Release the wheel drive control lever
(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 MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on page 19.
2. Hold operator presence control handle
against the handlebar.
3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope
slowly until it pulls harder. This is the
compression stroke. Let rope rewind
slowly.
4. 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.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, see
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 27.)
Electric Start
(Model 911379)
Recoil may also be used to start the engine
(see Manual Start on page 18).
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 MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on page 19.
NOTICE: It is not necessary to prime or
choke a warm engine.
2. With operator presence 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 on page 27.
Shut Off
1. Release wheel drive control lever and
allow unit to stop completely (self-
propelled models).
2. Release operator presence control
handle.
3. Model 911379: 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 2,54 cm of grass per cutting.
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