General Operation - Ariens A173K22 (96146500 Owner's Manual

Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4
Product Specifications .............................. 4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 5
Operation ............................................... 6-9
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 10
Maintenance ...................................... 10-13
Service and Adjustments ................... 13-14
Storage .............................................. 14-15
Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17
Repair Parts....................................... 34-43
Warranty ................................................. 44
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
=°=Lookfor this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!![
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_, WARNING; In order to prevent ac-
cidental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs,
afways disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.
AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and tead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
• lbCAUTION; Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
•Onty allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-
ate the machine.
- Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
° Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
- [30 not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
° Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary, Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone, Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may richochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
° Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructions for prop-
er operation and installation of accesso-
ries. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until
the blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
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