Ariens 912 - Manual (Page 11)

Operation (Continued)
DeDressing Clutch Pedal beyond clutching
W Ipoint will activate brake.
A CAUTION: If unit rolls backward down a
hill or slope, with Speed Selector in for­
ward speed, use brake to stop. DO NOT
reiease ciutch pedal until unit has stop­
ped rolling and Speed Selector has been
moved to 1 st or 2nd speed.
Speed Selector
Speed Selector lever is used to select neutral
(N) or travel speeds that provide four forward
and one reverse speed. These speeds are
shown on Speed Selector quadrant. First (1)
speed is slowest, (4) indicates fastest speed,
(R) indicates reverse and (N) indicates neutral
position.
To start engine. Speed Selector lever must be
in neutral (N).
Ariens recommends starting forward travel in
first (1) or second (2) speed, then shifting “on-
the-go” to desired travel speed.
Parking Brake
A CAUTION: Before leaving operators posi­
tion, engage parking Brake and Latch.
Parking Brake iS provided to prevent riding
mower from rolling when parked or left unat­
tended.
To engage Parking Brake, fully depress Ciutch
Pedal and engage Parking Brake Latch, by
pushing latch forward, then remove pressure
from Clutch Pedal. To disengage Parking
Brake, depress Clutch Pedal and pull latch to
rear.
Mower Clutch
Move Mower Clutch Lever forward to (IN) posi­
tion to start mower blade rotation. Pull lever to
rear (OUT) position to automatically apply
blade brake and stop blade rotation.
If resistance is not felt when moving Mower
Clutch lever over center by hand, adjust per in­
structions in Adjustments section of this
manual.
Mower Height Control
Depress plunger and move Mower Height Con­
trol to rear to position mower at its maximum
cutting height (3-1/2”) and release plunger to
lock in position. Depress plunger and move
lever forward to position mower at its lowest
cutting height (1-1/2”) and release plunger to
lock in position. Intermediate positions allow
selection of cutting heights between these
values.
STOPPING
To stop, depress Clutch and Brake Pedal,
disengage Mower Clutch lever (OUT) lower
mower pan, and engage Parking Brake.
Turn Ignition Key counterciockwise to stop
engine.
A CAUTION: Remove Ignition Key to pre­
vent accidental starting or unauthorized
use of riding mower.
NOTE: This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near any
unimproved, forest covered or brush covered
land unless the exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local,
state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if used,
must be maintained in effective working order
by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer or
engine manufacturer’s service center.
Operating Tips
The following tips will help you to mow safely,
achieve maximum performance from your
riding mower and maintain the appearance of
your lawn.
Be sure your mower blade is sharp, A dull
blade will tear grass blades. (This usually
results in a white cast over a freshly cut lawn.
Later, tips of grass blades will turn brown.)