Operation - Ariens 911396 Owner's/Operator's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 6 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.
Engine/blade control feature on mower stops
engine and blade within 3 seconds whenever
operator releases handlebar. Check this
feature frequently. If feature fails to operate,
disconnect spark plug wire and adjust or have
it repaired before using unit.
STOP
Handlebar
Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable
height. See HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on
page 20.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
DANGER: Avoid injury from
rotating blade.
ALWAYS shut off engine before
adjusting cutting height.

OPERATION

START and RUN
OM1230
CAUTION: On self-propelled
models, both rear wheels must be
set at same height or traction drive
may not work properly.
Cutting Height Settings Chart
Notch
LOW
2
3
4
5
HIGH
Standard Models
To change cutting height, move cutting height
levers one notch at a time on each wheel to
set desired height (Figure 7).
NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at
the same height for a level cut.
Rear
High
1
Low
1. Cutting Height Lever
GB - 12
Cut grass length
1" (25 mm)
1-3/8" (35 mm)
1-3/4" (45 mm)
2-1/4" (57 mm)
2-3/4" (70 mm)
3-1/4" (83 mm)
Low
High
Front
Figure 7
1
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