Ariens 920012 COMPACT 22 LE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Speed Selector
Position the Speed Selector in the
appropriate speed notch to control forward
and reverse travel.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
(1) Slowest
Reverse:
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from
forward to reverse with clutch engaged.
Forward speed can be changed without
declutching.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
(Figure 12)
IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:
Open (1): Use this position to run the unit.
Closed (2): Use this position to service,
transport, or store the unit.
Choke Control
(Figure 13)
1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to
engine for easier start.
2. Choke Open position: allows for normal
operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after
engine starts.
Throttle (920013, 014, 015)
The throttle controls the engine speed. To
increase or decrease the engine speed,
adjust to:
1. Fast (normal or warm starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold weather starts)
4. Stop (engine is off)
Electric Starter
The electric starter will start a properly
choked and cranked engine when the starter
button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut
Off on page 18.
1
26
1
OFF
ON
Figure 12
920014, 015
920013
920012
Figure 13
2
1
920014, 015
920013
1
2
START
RUN
2
1
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