Ariens IKON X 42, Operating Instructions Manual

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IGNITION KEY
See Figure 11.
Controls power to the engine. The key cannot
be removed when in run position.
CHOKE CONTROL KNOB
See Figure 12.
Controls airflow to the engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
See Figure 13.
Controls engine speed.
POWER-TAKE-OFF (PTO) KNOB
See Figure 14.
Controls power to mower blades. The engine
will not start with the PTO knob in the on
position.
HOUR METER
Displays the amount of time spent on
individual jobs, service alerts, and
recommended service intervals.
HEIGHT-OF-CUT DIAL
Sets the mower height of cut.
DECK LIFT PEDAL
Raises or lowers mower deck.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Unlocks seat to allow operator to move seat
forward or backward and then lock in desired
position.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
See Figure 15.
Controls the parking brake. The engine will
not start with brake in the off position.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
entire
Safety section before
proceeding.
Figure 11
Off
On
Start
Figure 12
Choke On
Choke Off
Figure 13
Fast Slow
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Blades will not immediately
stop after pushing PTO knob
down to off position.
Figure 14
Blades Off
Blades On
Figure 15
Brake Released
(Off)
Brake Set
(On)