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Ariens 911086 - LM21, 911087 - LM21S OPERATION, CONTROLS AND FEATURES, CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, Handlebar, Recoil Starter Handle, Engine/Blade Control, Standard Models

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OPERATION

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 1 for locations.

WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual.

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

Handlebar

Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable height. Refer to Service and Adjustments for instructions.

Recoil Starter Handle

When pulled, handle will turn engine over.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade.ALWAYS shut off engine before adjusting cutting height.

Engine/Blade Control

CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury.

The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade.

Releasing the control during operation stops the engine and blade.

CAUTION: On self-propelled models, both rear wheels must be set at same height or traction drive may not work properly.

Standard Models

To change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time on each wheel to set desired height (Figure 6).

NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height for a level cut.

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Contents

01198200A 2/04 Supersedes 01198200 Printed in USA CONTROLS AND FEATURES TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION THE MANUAL SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS PRODUCT REGISTRATION SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Attention Personal Safety Is Involved Become Alert SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS 2.DANGER 3.CAUTION SAFETY RULES Stop engine before removing and emptying grass bag When mulching or bagging, ALWAYS install discharge cover When side discharging, ALWAYS install side discharge deflector On self-propelledmodels, wheel drive must be disengaged when starting engine DO NOT operate on steep slopes ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS ASSEMBLY OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES Handlebar Recoil Starter Handle CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OPTIONAL CONTROLS Primer Bulb Speed Control (self-propelledmodels) WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (self- propelled models) FILLING FUEL TANK MOWER SET-UP To Bag Grass Bag Removal To Side Discharge MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECK ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (self-propelledmodels) CHECK GRASS BAG CLEAN UNIT CHECK ENGINE OIL CHECK MOWER BLADE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE POSITION HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Quantum No slack DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (self-propelledmodels) WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (self-propelledmodels) SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK (self-propelledunits) STORAGE Cleaning Inspection Grass Bag Engine TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS