Ariens 911 - Manual (Page 10)

Operation (Continued)
Side Discharge: With grass bag removed, remove
two lock nuts and washers that secure side discharge
opening cover to mower. Lift cover to free tabs from
slots and remove cover from mower.
Position holes in side discharge deflector over studs
on mower with tab on rear edge of deflector placed
onto edge of discharge opening. Secure deflector
with cover hardware.
Cutting Height - Standard Models
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CAUTION: NEVER direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near equipment while unit is in
operation.
Muiching: With grass bag removed and side
discharge opening cover installed, install the
Mulchmaster Plug by the handle with the beveled
face to the left. Open rear door and insert
Mulchmaster Plug. Rear door will close flush with
proper insertion.
For maximum mulching performance, install the
mulchmaster mulching kit. Installation instructions
are provided in the accessory kit.
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DANGER: To avoid inadvertent biade
contact, NEVER attempt to make any
cutting
height adjustments while
engine is running.
CAUTION: On self-propelled models,
both rear wheels must be positioned at
same height or traction drive may not
clutch or operate properly.
To change cutting height, move Cutting Height levers
one notch at a time on each wheel until desired
height of cut is obtained.
NOTE: Each Wheel on mower must be set at the
same height for a level cut.
Low Setting = 1-1/4" cut grass length.
Second Notch = 1 -3/4" cut grass length.
Third Notch = 2-1/8" cut grass length.
Fourth Notch = 2-5/8" cut grass length.
Fifth Notch = 3" cut grass length.
High Setting = 3-1/2" cut grass length.
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Low High
Front
1. Cutting Height Lever
2. Notch
Figure 3: Cutting Height Levers (Wheel Adjusters)
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