Ignition Switch; Speed Selector - Ariens 927 Series Owner's Manual

Operation (Continued)
Rewind. Starter
Grasp starter! handle and pull rope out slowly until it
, pulls harder, this is the compression stroke, let rope
rewind slowly. Then pull rope with rapid con-
tinuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter Brees snap back
against Starter. a
Repeat above inetrastlons until engine starts. (Refer
to engine manufacturer's instructions.)
Ignition Switch
WARNING: Turn Ignition Key (OFF) and
A remove it before attempting any
'maintenance, adjustment or leaving unit
unattended.
On rewind start models, to start engine place i igni-
tion key in ignition switch and turn it clockwise to
- (RUN).
- On electric start models, turn Key to (START) posi-
tion, and-when engine starts, release.ignition key. If
engine fails to start on first attempt, turn ignition key
(OFF), wait a few minutes and try again. Best starter -
life is obtained: by using short starting cycles.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can. occur.
After engine has started, allow: it to warm up before
applying load. .
Turn ignition key COMNIGIGOGn Wiss to (OFF) to stop
engine:
Brake Pedal
- When Brake Pedal is depressed (with clutch pedal
depressed), brake band on friction wheel hub stops
riding mower,,,
y Depress: Brake Pedal, to keep riding mower from
- rolling backward down a SORS when eee:
_ clutch.
| CAUTION: Brake will not stop. riding
mower without depressing Clutch Pedal.
Clutch Pedal ae
When Clutch Pedal is depressed, transmission is
disengaged from engine, permitting shifting from
neutral (N) to desired direction of travel. With
Speed Selector in 1st or 2nd speed, release-Clutch
Pedal slowly for smooth acceleration and remove
foot from pedal.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave 5 (88 on pedat during
operation as belt slippage may occur. :
When unit is in motion, use of Clutch Pedal is
not required when shifting between forward
travel speeds.
Depressing Clutch Pedal Be ¿luténina:
point will activate brake.
. CAUTION: To. stop riding mower in
emergency situations, fully. depress
" clutch pedal.
hill or slope, with Speed Selector in for- `
ward speed, use brake to stop. DO NOT
release clutch pedal until unit has stap-
ped rolling and Speed Selector has been
moved to 1st or 2nd speed.
0 CAUTION: If unit rolls backward. dawn a
Speed Selector
Speed Selector jyer is used to auieet 'neutral
(N) or travel speeds that provide six. forward
and one reverse speed. These speeds are
shown on Speed Selector quadrant. First (1)
speed is slowest, (6) indicates fastest speed,
(R) indicates reverse and (N) indicates neutral
position.
To start engine, Speed Selector lever must be
in-neutral (N). ;
Ariens recommends a forward travel in
first. (1) or second (2) speed, then- eves "on-
the-go" to desired travel speed.