Ariens A173K22 Manual Del Propietário página 7

Theoperation of anylawn
mower canresult inforeign
objects thrown into the eyes,
which canresult i nsevere
eyedamage. Always w ear
safety g lasses or eyeshields while oper-
ating yourlawn mower orperforming any
adjustments orrepairs. Werecommend a
standard safety glasses orwide vision s afety
mask w orn over s pectacles.
HOW
TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_,CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installedon this
lawn mower in order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive con-
trol bar up to handle.
° To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control
fully engaged against handle when in use.
Operator
presence
control bar
DRIVE CONTROLENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
= To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit yourrequirements. Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when plate tab inserts intohole in lever.
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positionedbetween the
plate tabs.
LEVERBACKWARD Platetab
TO LOWERMOWER
LEVERFORWARDTO RAISE MOWER Lever
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
1. Liftthe rear door of the lawn mower
and place the grass catcher frame side
hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2. The grass catcher is secured to the
lawn mower housing when the rear
door is lowered onto the grass catcher
frame.
ACAUTION: Do not runyour lawn
mower without mulcher plate or plug, clip-
ping deflector or approved grass catcher
in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Rear
Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY' GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher usingthe
frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcherwith clippings
from under fawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when erup-
T tying; it will cause unnecessary wear.