Ariens 995049 OPERATION, CONTROLS AND FEATURES, (Item 1), Collection Bag (Item 5), Recoil Starter Handle (Item 7), Height Adjustment Handle (Item 9)

OPERATION

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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

See Figure 6 for all controls and features locations.

Drive Control Bar / Handlebar Adjustment Bar

(Item 1)

Model 995049: Hold the drive control bar against the handlebar to engage traction.

Push down on handlebar adjustment bar to adjust handlebar height. See Handlebar Adjustment Bracket on page 13.

Throttle / Choke Control Lever (Item 2)

1	Push choke lever to FULL
	CHOKE (1) to start a cold
FULL	engine. Pull lever to the
CHOKE
	rear as engine temperature
	rises.
2	Move throttle lever to FAST
	(2) to increase engine
FAST
	speed.
	Move throttle lever to
3	SLOW (3) to decrease
SLOW	engine speed.
4	Move throttle lever to STOP
	(4) to shut off engine.
STOP

Collection Bag (Item 5)

Empty collection bag when full and after each use.

1.To remove bag, lift collection bag handle (Item 6) upward and backward.

2.To attach bag, hook bottom of bag under unit frame and move bag handle forward and upward. Make sure bag engages the interlock switch for proper starting and operation. See Figure 7.

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Figure 7

IMPORTANT: Bag must be in proper position to engage interlock switch and start engine.

Recoil Starter Handle (Item 7)

When pulled, handle will start engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not let handle snap back against engine.

Height Adjustment Handle (Item 9)

To adjust the height of operation, push down on height adjustment handle and remove pin from pin hole. See Figure 8.

•To raise height, push down on handle to desired height and insert pin.

•To lower height, lift handle to desired height and insert pin.

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1. Pin Hole Locations

Figure 8

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