Ariens A173K22 Manual Del Propietário página 14

TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle can be mounted in a high or
low position. The mounting holes in the
bottom of lower handle are off center for
raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s)
securing cable(s) to lower handle.
2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower
handle bracket mounting pin.
3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it
from mounting pins.
4. Turn lower handle over to raise or
lower handle.
5. Squeeze lower handle in and position
holes onto mounting pins on handle
bracket.
6. Reassemble upper handle and all parts
removed from lower handle.
__ SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
Lower
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bracket Hairpincotter
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LOWPOSITION HIGH POSITION
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Lower
ROTATE
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personal injury. If you
believe that engine is running too fast or
too slow, take your mower to a qualified
service center for repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does notoperate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to a qualified service center
for repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
properengine speed, Overspeeding
the engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think
the engine*governedhigh speed needs
adjusting, contacta qualified service
center, which has proper equipmentand
experience to make any necessary adjust-
ments.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
pins are securely fastened, inspect
moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
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