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FILLING FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (See Specifications for tank
capacity.)
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.
MOWER SET-UP
To Bag
1. Shut off unit.
2. Install side discharge cover.
3. Lift rear door.
4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting
flange.
5. Lower rear door.
If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock
in position.
There should be no openings between bag
and mounting surface after installing bag. If
necessary clear debris from bag mounting
surface.
Grass Bag Removal
1. Shut off unit.
2. Lift rear door.
3. Use handle to lift bag off mounting flange.
4. Close rear door.
NOTE: Empty grass bag and clean mower
pan after each use. DO NOT allow grass
clumps or a grass coating to collect inside of
grass bag or mower pan. Remove grass bag
from mower, wash bag with hose and allow to
dry.
To Side Discharge
1. Shut off unit.
2. Install Mulchmaster plug (see below).
3. Remove grass bag.
4. Remove side discharge cover and keep
hardware.
5. Attach side discharge deflector to studs
on mower. Make sure deflector covers
discharge opening.
6. Secure with cover hardware from step 4.
To Mulch
1. Shut off unit.
2. Remove grass bag and install side
discharge cover.
3. Open rear door and insert Mulchmaster
plug with the beveled face to the left.
4. Close rear door.
NOTE: Rear door must close flush.
NOTE: For maximum mulching performance,
install the Mulchmaster Mulching kit. See
Accessories.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the engine/blade control.
2. Release the wheel drive control (self-
propelled models).
3. Allow all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator’s position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features.
NOTE: Start engine on a level surface that is
free of debris.
Manual Start
1. Check each item under Before Each Use
in the Maintenance Schedule.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate mower
unless either side discharge cover
or side discharge deflector is
installed. Thrown objects may
cause damage or injury. Never
operate unit with rear door open
unless grass bag is in place.
CAUTION: If clog or obstruction
prevents grass flow, release
engine/blade control and disconnect
spark plug wire before attempting to
clear away any clogs.
CAUTION: Check grass bag
frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged bag with
Ariens original equipment
replacement bag only.
WARNING: Improper operation can
lead to injury. Learn what the
controls do and how they work.
Thoroughly read and understand
entire Operator Manual.