GB - 15
Swivel Wheel Lock
To hold wheel straight:
1. Push swivel wheel lock forward.
2. Push unit forward until wheels lock in
place.
To allow wheel to swivel:
1. Pull swivel wheel lock back.
FILLING FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT:
See engine manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (See
Specifications
for tank
capacity.)
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.
MOWER SET-UP
To Bag
1. Shut off unit.
2. Install side discharge cover.
3. Lift rear door.
4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting
flange.
5. Lower rear door.
If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock
in position.
There should be no openings between bag
and mounting surface after installing bag. If
necessary clear debris from bag mounting
surface.
Grass Bag Removal
1. Shut off unit.
2. Lift rear door.
3. Use handle to lift bag off mounting flange.
4. Close rear door.
NOTE:
Empty grass bag and clean mower pan
after each use. DO NOT allow grass clumps or
a grass coating to collect inside of grass bag
or mower pan. Remove grass bag from
mower, wash bag with hose and allow to dry.
To Side Discharge
1. Shut off unit.
2. Install Mulchmaster plug (see below).
3. Remove grass bag.
4. Remove side discharge cover and keep
hardware.
5. Attach side discharge deflector to studs
on mower. Make sure deflector covers
discharge opening.
6. Secure with cover hardware from step 4.
To Mulch
1. Shut off unit.
2. Remove grass bag and install side
discharge cover.
3. Open rear door and insert Mulchmaster
plug with the beveled face to the left.
4. Close rear door.
NOTE:
Rear door must close flush.
NOTE:
For maximum mulching performance,
install the Mulchmaster Mulching kit. See
Accessories
.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the engine/blade control.
CAUTION:
Avoid loss of control.
Lock swivel wheels when mowing
on a slope or hill. Do not mow on
steep slopes.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand
Fuel Safety Rules
before proceeding.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate mower
unless either side discharge cover
or side discharge deflector is
installed. Thrown objects may cause
damage or injury. Never operate
unit with rear door open unless
grass bag is in place.
CAUTION:
If clog or obstruction
prevents grass flow, release
engine/blade control and disconnect
spark plug wire before attempting to
clear away any clogs.
CAUTION:
Check grass bag
frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged bag with
Ariens original equipment
replacement bag only.
