Operation; Emergency Stopping; Before Operating Unit; Start The Engine - Ariens EDGE 34 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
Safety section before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator's position, facing the
direction of forward travel.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key from ignition.

BEFORE OPERATING UNIT

1. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /
E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short-Term Storage on page 21.
2. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
3. Check condition of air cleaner. Refer to
engine manual.
4. Check function of the Safety Interlock
System by performing the tests in Check
Safety Interlock System on page 15.
Contact your Ariens dealer for repair if
any of the tests fail.
5. Set cutting height. See Figure 10.
a. Depress and hold deck lift pedal in
forward position.
b. Position height of cut selector lever at
the desired setting in the height of cut
bracket.
c. Slowly return deck lift pedal to resting
position.
1. Deck Lift Pedal
2. Height-of-Cut Adjustment System

START THE ENGINE

1. Push PTO knob down to off position.
2. Move steering levers to neutral position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke to
the 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 turn choke off.
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.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
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Figure 10