Ariens 915085 - 2350 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Right (4) – Pull right steering lever back or push left
steering lever forward or a combination of both.
NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.
NOTE: The steering levers must be in the neutral position to
start the engine.
NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to
moving the steering levers from the neutral position.
Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5)
Raises and lowers mower deck.
NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the height of the
mower deck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 23 for cutting
height dimensions.
Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment pin in the
desired adjustment hole.
Front Axle Locks
FILLING FUEL TANK
1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dust,
dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks.
2. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and
grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tank to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler
neck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 23 for capacity of
fuel tanks.
4. Replace fuel cap.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Bring steering levers back to neutral, set parking brake, and
turn off engine.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and
place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the
engine.
1. If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the On
position. If the engine is warm or hot, do not use
choke.
2. Move the throttle to 1/3 Fast position. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for more than 15
seconds per minute as damage can occur.
3. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to the Start
position.
4. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.
5. Move the choke control to the Off position from the
Choke position. Wait until the engine is running
smoothly before operation.
IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up several seconds to
several minutes depending on outside temperature.
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1. Mower Lift Pedal
2. Adjustment Hole
3. Adjustment Pin
Figure 5
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Figure 6
Install hardware to have a
non-pivoting (locked) front axle.
Install hardware to have
a pivoting front axle.