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Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

Ariens Apex 52
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EN - 17
OPERATE UNIT
1. Release parking brake.
2. Set throttle to slow speed.
3. Pull PTO knob up to on position.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
4. Move throttle control lever to fast.
5. Move steering levers to begin mowing.
IMPORTANT: Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. Always keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. For minimum turning radius, slowly
reverse inside wheel while moving outside
wheel slowly forward.
For Best Mowing Results
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very
tall grass, mow twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass
length per cutting. Do not cut more than
2.5 cm (1") at any one time.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect
inside of mower deck. Clean after each
use.
STOP THE ENGINE
1. Place steering levers in neutral position
and rotate outward.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Set throttle to slow speed.
5. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Move the steering levers
slowly and keep the throttle at
slow speed until you learn how
to operate the unit.
Direction
of Travel
Lever Position
Forward Push both levers
forward from
neutral position.
Reverse Pull both levers
backward from
neutral position.
Right Turn Push left lever
farther forward
than the right
lever.
Left Turn Push right lever
farther forward
than the left lever.
Stop Return both
levers to neutral
position.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s
position.

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Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine BrandKawasaki
Engine Power23 HP
Cutting Width52 inches
TransmissionHydrostatic
Deck Material10-gauge steel
Number of Blades3
EngineKawasaki FR691V
Engine Displacement726 cc
Speed8 mph forward/4 mph reverse
Cutting Height1.5 - 4.5 inches
Warranty3 years

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