GB - 9
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 4 for all controls and features
locations.
Operator Presence Control
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
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.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
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.
Lock adjuster in this
position to start the
edger.
Push depth adjuster
forward for a deeper cut.
Figure 5
