Ariens 986101 Specifications download pdf (Page 9)

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 4 for all controls and features

locations.

Operator Presence Control

Perform the following tests to ensure the

safety interlock system is working properly. If

the unit does not perform as stated contact

your Ariens dealer for repairs.

Engine must not start with the cutting depth

adjuster out of the neutral position.

With the engine running and the blade

engaged, the engine must shut off when the

operator presence control lever is released.

To Test:

With the engine off, set the depth adjuster

for a shallow cut. Try to start the engine

without holding the operator presence control

against the handlebar. The engine must not

start.

With the engine running, and the blades

engaged, release the operator presence

control. Engine must shut off.

Cutting Depth Adjuster

(Figure 5)

Controls how deeply the blade cuts into

grass.

1. Pull the lever slightly to disengage the

lock pin from the bracket and then pull

the lever back to raise the cutting head

and cut a shallower groove.

2. Pull the lever slightly to disengage the

lock pin from the bracket and then push

the lever forward to lower the head and

cut more deeply.

IMPORTANT: The depth adjuster also

engages and disengages the blade. It must

be in the neutral position to start the engine.

NOTE: Pull the lever all the way back to raise

the blades entirely when starting the unit,

traveling between work areas, transporting

the unit, for storage or for maintenance.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand the entire

Safety section before

proceeding.

WARNING: Safety interlock

failure and improper operation of

unit can result in death or serious

injury. Check system before each

use to make sure it is functioning

properly.

Lock adjuster in this

position to start the

edger.

Push depth adjuster

forward for a deeper cut.

Figure 5

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