Ariens 961460005 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING YOUR
LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
Operator presence control bar
Starter
handle
Handle knob
Air filter
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com mis-
sion.
WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar – must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.
Starter handle – used for starting engine.
Drive control bar – used to engage pow-
er-pro pelled forward mo tion of mower.
Gasoline filler cap
Muffler
Grass
catcher
Housing
Drive
control
bar
OPERATION
Spark plug
Drive cover
Engine oil cap
with dipstick
NOTE: Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.