OPERATION

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

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 4 for all controls and features locations.

Operator Presence Control

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.

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.

Push depth adjuster forward for a deeper cut.

Lock adjuster in this position to start the edger.

Figure 5

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