Ariens Ariens Razor Electric Start Owners Manual - Page 13

OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 6 for locations. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Engine/Blade Control Handle (Figure 7) CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control Handle regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury. The engine/blade control handle must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. IMPORTANT: The Engine/Blade Control feature stops engine and blade within 3 seconds of operator releasing handlebar. Check this feature frequently. If feature fails to operate, disconnect spark plug wire and adjust or have it repaired before using unit. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade. ALWAYS shut off engine before adjusting cutting height. Cutting Height Settings Chart Notch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cut grass length 1" (25 mm) 1-1/2" (38 mm) 2" (51 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 3" (76 mm) 3-1/2" (89 mm) 4" (102 mm) To change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time to set desired height (Figure 8). 1 2 3 STOP START and RUN Figure 7 Handlebar Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable height. See HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on page 20. Recoil Starter Handle When pulled, handle will turn engine over. 1. Cutting Height Lever 2. Lowest Position 3. Highest Position Figure 8 EN - 13