Ariens Classic LM 21 Manual page 13

Speed Control (self-propelled
models)
Speed control rod changes the mower's
forward travel speeds.
Fast – Push rod all
the way forward.
Slow – Pull rod all the
way rearward.
Figure 7
Start mowing slowly and use speed control
rod to gradually increase speed to a safe,
comfortable walking pace.
Speed control rod should hold the desired
speed. If not, adjust speed control bell crank.
(See SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK on
page 23.)
Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled
models)
CAUTION: Unit will move forward
at engine start if wheel drive
control is engaged. ALWAYS
release wheel drive control before
starting unit.
NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel
drive to propel unit.
To drive forward:
Slowly squeeze and hold wheel drive control
against handlebar.
To stop:
Release wheel drive control.
STOP
Swivel Wheel Lock (911194)
CAUTION: Avoid loss of control.
Lock swivel wheels when mowing
on a slope or hill. Do not mow on
steep slopes.
To hold wheel straight:
1. Push swivel wheel lock forward.
2. Push unit forward until wheel locks in
place.
To allow wheel to swivel:
1. Pull swivel wheel lock back.
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