Ariens 927 Series - Manual (Page 9)

Operation (Continued)
Rewind Starter
Grc^p §tarter handle and pull rope out slowly until it
pulls l^cler,this i&the ccwnpression stroke, let rope
rewind slowly. Then pull rope with rapid con­
tinuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter rope snap back
against starter. ^
Rep^t aboveinstnjctions until engine starts. (Refer
to engine manufacturer’s instructions.)
Igfiition Switch
A WARNING: Turn Ignition Key (OFF) and
remove it before atternpting any
maintenance, adjustment or leaving unit
unattended.
On rewind start models, to start engine place ignir
tion key in ignition switch and turn it clockwise to
(RUN).
On electric start models, turn key to (START) posi­
tion, and when engine starts, release ignition key. If
engine fails to start on first attempt, turn ignition key
(OFF), wait a few minutes and try again. Best starter
life is obtained by using short starting cycles.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor more
than IS seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can Qoeur.
After engine has started, allow it to warm up before
applying load.
Turn ignition key counterclockwise to (OFF) to stop
engine.
Brake Pedal
When Brake Pedal is depressed (with clutch pedal
depressed), brake band on friction wheel hub stops
riding mower.,
\ Depress Brake Pedal, to keep riding mower from
rolling backward down a slope, when releasing
clutch.
CAUTION: Brake will not^ stop Irldlftg
mower without depressing Clutch Pedal.
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, releaseGlutch
Pedal slowly for smooth acceleration and remove
foot from pedal.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave foot on pedal during
operation as belt slippage may occur.
When unit is in motion, use of Clutch Pedal is
not required when shifting between forward
travel speeds.
Depressing Clutch Pedal beyond clutching
point will activate brake.
A
CAUTION: To stop
emergency situations,
clutch pedal.
mower rn
fully depress
A CAUTION: If unit rolls backward down a
hill or slope, with Speed Selector in for­
ward speed, use brake to stop. DO NOT
release clutch pedal until unit has stop^
ped rolling and Speed Selector has been
moved to 1st or 2nd speed.
Speed Selector
Speed Selector lever is used to select neutral
(N) or travel speeds that provide, six forward
and one reverse speed. These speeds are
shown on Speed Selector quadrant. First (1)
speed is slowest, (6) 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.