Ariens 911173 Specifications download pdf (Page 16)

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Side Discharge Chute Removal

See Figure 10.

1. Lift mulch cover.

2. Lift side discharge chute off of tabs to

release from mower and remove chute.

To Mulch Clippings

See Figure 9 and Figure 10.

1. Shut off unit.

2. Remove grass bag or side discharge

chute, if installed.

3. Make sure mulch cover is closed.

4. Lift rear door and insert mulch plug.

Make sure lock snaps in place.

There should be no openings between

mulch plug and mounting surface of the

deck.

5. Close rear door.

NOTICE: Rear door must fit tightly against

frame.

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 6 for all Controls and Features.

NOTICE: Start engine on a level surface that

is free of debris.

Manual Start

1. Check each item in the Before Each Use

section of the

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

on page 17.

2. For engines with a throttle, place throttle

control in the mid-throttle position. Once

the engine has started, place throttle in

the high speed position.

3. With engine/blade control held against

the handlebar, grasp starter handle and

pull rope slowly until it pulls harder. This

is the compression stroke. Let rope

rewind slowly.

4. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm

stroke to start engine. Allow rope to

rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle

snap against bracket.

5. Repeat steps 4 and 6 until engine starts.

(If engine does not start, see

TROUBLESHOOTING

on page 24.)

Electric Start

(911179)

Recoil may also be used to start the engine

(see

Manual Start

on page 16).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT start engine while the

charger is connected to wiring harness.

1. Check each item in the Before Each Use

section of the

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

on page 17.

NOTICE: It is not necessary to prime or

choke a warm engine.

2. With engine/blade control held against

the handlebar, turn the key to “Start”

position to crank engine and release key

when engine starts.

IMPORTANT: Do not run starter continuously

for more than fifteen seconds. If the engine

does not start after several attempts, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING

on page 24.

Shut Off

1. Release wheel drive control and allow

unit to stop completely (self-propelled

models).

2. Release engine/blade control.

3. 911179Turn key to off position and then

remove key.

Mowing Tips

Cut grass when it is dry.

Keep mower blades sharp.

Do not set cutting height too low. For tall

grass, mow twice.

Do not mow too fast.

Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge

clippings into areas already cut.

Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.

NOTICE: To prevent dirt and grass from

collecting on mower pan, avoid operating

over bare ground with only patches of grass.

Mulching Tips

For best mulching performance, cut no more

than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of grass per cutting.

WARNING: Improper operation

can lead to injury. Learn what the

controls do and how they work.

Thoroughly read and understand

entire Operator Manual.

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