Ariens 932309 - 824 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Run in Attachment Belt
1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area
according to
Starting and Shut-Off
in
Operation
.
2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run
attachment for about 15 minutes.
3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove spark plug wire.
4. Adjust clutch according to
Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment
in
Service and
Adjustments.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features
locations.
Dual Handle Interlock (932101, 309)
When Attachment Clutch and then Traction
Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment
Clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if
released. To stop attachment, release Traction
Drive Clutch and both clutches will disengage.
Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand
Lever
Squeeze the Traction
Drive Clutch Lever
against the Handlebar
(1) to engage wheel
drive for propelling unit.
Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth
and moisture content.
Release lever (2) to stop
movement.
NOTE:
When traveling to or from the area to
be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off
the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch
without engaging the attachment drive clutch.
Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever
Squeeze Attachment
Clutch Lever against
handlebar (1) to engage
attachment. Release
both clutch levers (2) to
disengage power and
apply brake to
attachment.
IMPORTANT:
If the belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever is engaged, the
attachment drive may be frozen. Immediately
release the attachment clutch lever and move
the unit into a heated area to thaw.
Ignition Switch
Key Switch has two positions:
1. Stop - pulled out
2. Run - pushed in
NOTE:
DO NOT twist key
after it is inserted.
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in
adds fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to
Starting and Shut Off
.
Speed Selector
The Speed Selector controls the unit travel in
a forward or reverse direction when positioned
in notch of speed.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
(1) Slow
Reverse:
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
change motion from
forward to reverse with
clutch engaged.
Forward speed can be
changed without
declutching.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand
Operational
and
Fuel Safety Rules
before
proceeding.
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