Ariens Walk Behind Lawn Mower 911164 - LM21SW - Manual (Page 12)

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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 (self-
propelled models) on page 20.)
Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled
models)
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.
Swivel Wheel Lock (911134, 164, 165)
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.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (see SPECIFICATIONS on
page 23 for tank capacity.)
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.
CAUTION: Unit will move forward
at engine start if wheel drive
control is engaged. ALWAYS
release wheel drive control before
starting unit.
Figure 7
Fast –Push rod all the
way forward.
Slow –Pull rod all the
way rearward.
CAUTION: Avoid loss of control.
Lock swivel wheels when mowing
on a slope or hill. Do not mow on
steep slopes.
STOP GO
OM1240
Lock - Wheel Held
Straight
Unlock - Wheel
Swivels
OM1700