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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.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key from ignition.
BEFORE OPERATING UNIT
1. 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 E20 /
E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See
2. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
3. Check condition of air cleaner. Refer to
engine manual.
4. Check function of the Safety Interlock
System by performing the tests in
Contact your Ariens dealer for repair if
any of the tests fail.
5. Set cutting height. See Figure
a. Depress and hold deck lift pedal in
forward position.
b. Rotate height-of-cut dial to desired
setting.
c. Slowly return deck lift pedal to resting
position.
POSITION ROPS
Model 991158
IMPORTANT:
Models 991159, 161, 163:
An
optional rollover protection structure (ROPS)
is available for this unit. See
IMPORTANT:
Inspect ROPS and seatbelt for
damage and loose or missing hardware.
Raise Center Bar
1. Remove hairpins from lock pins and
remove lock pins from hinge plate.
2. Raise center bar and secure with lock
pins and hairpins.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
section before
proceeding.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Seatbelt MUST be worn when
operating with center bar
raised.
Figure
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1. Deck Lift Pedal
2. Height-of-Cut Adjustment System
