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WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
Model 911608
See Figure 7.
When pulled toward handlebar, engages
wheel drive and propels mower forward.
Release lever to stop wheels.
Lever has variable speed control. The closer
its position to the handlebar, the faster the
mower drives forward.
IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator’s position, facing the
direction of forward travel.
1. Know how to stop in an emergency. See
Emergency Stopping on page 14.
2. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E15 /
E20 / E30 / E 85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short-Term Storage on page 28.
3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Check air filter condition. Refer to engine
manual.
5. Check function of all controls.
EMPTY GRASS BAG
1. Lift rear door slightly and remove bag
from bag mount. See Figure 9.
2. Slowly return rear door to closed position.
3. Empty bag.
NOTICE: Clean bag and mower pan after
bagging. DO NOT allow grass to collect
inside bag or mower pan. See Clean Grass
Bag on page 16.
PREPARE FOR MOWING
Mowing setup may be adjusted between
mulching, bagging, and rear discharge.
Fast
Slow
Stop
Figure 7
BEFORE OPERATION
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the Safety section
before proceeding.
CAUTION: NEVER operate
mower with rear door open
unless bag is installed.
CAUTION: If clog or obstruction
prevents grass discharge, stop
engine, wait for moving parts to
stop and for hot parts to cool
before clearing obstruction.
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