Ariens Pro-24 Brush Cutter Specifications download pdf (Page 14)

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Starting

1. Check each item in the Before Each Use

section of the MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE on page 15.

2. Ensure the wheel drive is disengaged.

3. Place engine throttle in high-speed

(Fast) position for warm start. Place

throttle in Choke position for cold start.

NOTE: PTO Clutch lever must be released.

4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope

slowly until it pulls harder. This is the

compression stroke.

5. 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.

6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until engine

starts. (If engine does not start, see

TROUBLESHOOTING on page 27.)

7. Bring engine throttle off Choke position

once engine is warm.

Shut Off

1. Release wheel drive control lever. Allow

unit to stop completely.

2. Release PTO Clutch lever.

3. Place engine throttle in Stop position.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

To stop the mower in an emergency:

1. Release PTO Clutch lever.

2. Release the wheel drive control lever.

3. Place engine throttle in Stop position.

4. Allow all moving parts to stop before

leaving operator’s position.

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 (Fast) throttle.

Discharge clippings into areas already cut.

Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.

NOTE: To prevent dirt and grass from

collecting on inside of mower deck, avoid

operating over bare ground with only patches

of grass.

Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts

or adjustments which may be required to

keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.

Should engine require service, contact an

Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine

manufacturer's service center.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

NOTE: Some working conditions (heavy

loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty

conditions, or airborne debris) may require

more frequent service.

See engine manual for further maintenance

and troubleshooting information.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read

and understand the entire Safety

section before proceeding.

WARNING: HOT SURFACES

can cause death or serious injury.

DO NOT TOUCH parts which are

hot from operation. ALWAYS

allow parts to cool.

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