Ariens 912 - Manual (Page 10)

Operation (Continued)
Rewind Starter
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulis harder, this is the compression
stroke, let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope
with rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope
rewind siowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter rope snap
back against starter.
Repeat above instructions until engine starts.
(Refer to engine manufacturer’s instructions.)
Ignition Switch
When Brake Pedal Is depressed (with clutch
pedal partially depressed), brake band on brake
drum hub stops riding mower.
Depress Brake Pedal, to keep riding mower
from rolling backward down a slope, when
releasing clutch.
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CAUTION: Brake will not stop riding
mower under power without depressing
Clutch Pedal. To stop riding mower in
emergency situations, fully depress
both clutch and brake pedals.
A WARNING: Turn ignition Key (OFF) and
remove it before attempting any
maintenance, adjustment or leaving unit
unattended.
On rewind start models, to start engine place
ignition key in ignition switch and turn it
clockwise to (RUN).
On electric start modeis, turn key to (START)
position, and when engine starts, release igni­
tion key. If engine fails to start on first attempt,
turn ignition key (OFF), wait a few minutes and
try again. Best starter life js obtained by using
short starting cycles.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor
more than 15 seconds per minute, as
overheating and damage can occur.
After engine has started, allow it to warm up
before apfslying load.
Turn ignition key counterclockwise to (OFF) to
stop engine.
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Brake Pedal
A CAUTION: Test your brakes prior to each
days usage of unit. To test, fully depress
Clutch Pedal and engage Parking Brake
latch. Release Parking Brake latch by
one latch tooth. Roll unit on level surface
by hand, if brake does not drag, adjust
brake according to instructions in Ad­
justments Section of this manual.
Clutch Pedal
When Clutch Pedal is depressed, transmission
is disengaged from engine, permitting shifting
from neutral (N) to desired direction of travel.
With Speed Selector in 1st or 2nd speed,
release Clutch Pedal slowly for smooth ac­
celeration and remove foot from pedal.
IMPORTykNT: Do not leave foot on pedal during
opération as disc slippage may occur.
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Wheh unit is in motion, use of Clutch Pedal is
not required when shifting between forward
travel speeds.
1. Mower Clutch Lever
2. Mower Height Lever
3. Parking Brake Latch
4. Clutch Pedal
5. Brake Pedal
6. Speed Selector
Figure 4: Operating Controls
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