Ariens A149K21 (96136000 Owner's Manual page 7

Theoperation ofanylawn
mower canresult inforeign
objects thrown into the eyes,
which canresult insevere
eyedamage. Always wear
safety g lasses
or eye shields while oper-
ating your lawn mower or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a
standard safety glasses or wide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut,adjust cuttingheight to suit
your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
= To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel, Move wheel
up or downto suit yourrequirements. Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is propedypositionedwhen
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
position adjusters(ifso equipped)allow Lever
to be positionedbetween the plate tabs.
LEVER BACKWARD Platetab
TO LOWERMOWER
• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and
close rear door.
Pivot Rear Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame hook
SIDE DISCHARGING
- Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown.
° Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
° To convert to mulching or bagging opera-
tion, discharge deflector must be removed
and mulcher door must be closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1, Rear door closed.
2, Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear door closed, clipping deflector
or approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with the
rear door removed or propped open.
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
° Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
Open mulch_door
Install
discharge
7 deflector