Ariens 927 Series - Manual (Page 10)

Operation (Continued)
Parking Brake
CAUTION: Before leaving operators posi­
tion, engage Parking Brake and Latch.
Parking Brake is provided to prevent riding
mower from rolling wfien parked or left un­
attended.
To engage Parking Brake, fully depress Clutch
Pedal and engage Parking Brake Latch, then
remove pressure from Clutch Pedal. To
disengage Parking Brake, depress Clutch
Pedal fully and disengage Parking Brake Latch.
IIVIPORTANT: Operating unit with Parking Brake
and Latch engaged will damage brake band
and friction wheel.
Mower Clutch .
Move Mower Clutch Lever to left, then forward
to (ON) position to start mower blade cutting.
Pull lever to left, then to rear (OUT) position to
automatically apply blade brake and stop blade
rotation.
Mower Height Control
Move Mower Height Control to right then to
rear position for maximum cutting height (4”).
Move lever to right, then to forward position for
lowest cutting height (1”). Intermediate posi­
tions allow selection of cutting heights be­
tween these values.
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STOPPING
To stop, depress Clutch and Brake Pedal,
disengage Mower Clutch lever (OUT), and
engage Parking Brake.
Turn ignition Key counterclockwise to stop
engine.
CAUTION: Remove Ignition Key to pre­
vent accidental starting or unauthorized
use of riding mower.
NOTE: This product is equipped with an inter­
nal 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 ap­
plicable local, state or federal laws. A spark ar­
rester, 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 usualiy
results in a white cast over a freshly cut lawn.
Later, tips of grass blades will turn brown.)
Proper leveling and pitch of riding mower pan
is essential to obtain a smooth even lawn mow­
ing operation. Reverse or inadequate pitch
makes blade cut grass twice, resulting in
frazzled fresh cut lawn. Too much pitch causes
trough type uneven cut. Improper leveling
results in step type uneven cut. (Refer to Ad­
justments Section for Level and Pitch instruc­
tions.)
A new lawn has much softer blades of grass
and has a higher moisture content. It is impor­
tant for this type of lawn to be cut with sharp
blades.
Cutting height will vary with different types of
grass, climate, and individual preference,
.When first using your riding mower, cut grass
a little longer than you did with narrower cut­
ting units until you are sure that a greater cut­
ting width will not cause scalping due to ir­
regularities in lawn.
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