Ariens Max Zoom 60 Operation Manual - Page 16
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WARNING: Move the steering control levers slowly and keep the throttle control lever at slow speed until you learn how to operate the unit. 3. Bring the steering levers to neutral. 4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4 speed. 5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the mower. IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material. This may cause damage to the electric clutch. 6. Move throttle control to fast. 7. Move the steering levers forward to obtain a slow ground speed. 8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO switch to the "Off" position. 9. When you know how to operate the unit, select a speed appropriate to your mowing conditions. PARKING To park the unit: 1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn off PTO. 2. Move the throttle lever to the "Slow" position. 3. Engage the parking brake. 4. Lower the attachment. 5. Turn the ignition key to the "Off" position and remove the key. MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. 1. Shut OFF engine. 2. Place seat in the service position (See Service Position on page 18). 3. Pull the right and left bypass levers to the neutral position. WARNING: Do not bypass transmission when on a slope. 4. Disengage parking brake. 5. Push unit to desired location. 6. Engage parking brake. 7. Push the right and left bypass levers to the drive position. Push Lever In to Drive Position Pull Lever Out to the Neutral Position OF4105 OF4110 Figure 5 FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly levelled. Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping. Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice. Do not travel too fast. Mow with the engine set at full throttle. When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per cutting. Do not cut more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) at any one time. Discharge clippings into areas already cut. Vary cutting pattern with each mowing. Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower deck. Clean after each use. GB - 16