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Ariens
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Riding Mower
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NGLISH
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
S
ERVICE
P
OSITION
Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine
and disengage clutches. Tip up on the service bar for
ease of access during some procedures. Assure unit is
secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto lift if
used.
IMPORTANT:
When unit is tipped up onto its service bar,
undrained gasoline drawn into cylinder may wash
cylinder wall and shorten engine life.
F
ILLING
F
UEL
T
ANK
To add fuel to Fuel Tank (figure 4):
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt
from entering Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol. Alcohol will cause internal parts to
deteriorate. See Engine Manual for correct type and
grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2" (1.3 cm) below bottom of
filler neck with unleaded gasoline.
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
E
NGINE
See Figure 4. For further information on the engines,
refer to the enclosed Engine Manual.
WARNING
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP
can
cause death or serious injury. ALWAYS
stop engine, remove key, wait for moving
parts to stop and remove wire from spark
plug before adjusting or servicing.
HOT SURFACES
can cause death or
serious injury. DO NOT TOUCH parts
which are hot from operation. ALWAYS
allow parts to cool.
ROTATING PARTS
can cut off body
parts. Keep hands and feet away. Loose
clothing, long hair or scarves can get
caught in rotating parts and cause death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Remove enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.
Remove battery to prevent spillage of electrolyte.
STOP
OL0980
WARNING
FLAMMABLE FUEL
and its
EXPLOSIVE
VAPORS
can result in death or serious
injury.
Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool before any service.
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OL0540
OL1410
OL0920
1. Oil Fill Cap and
Dipstick
2. Air Cleaner Cover
3. Spark Plug
4. Oil Drain Plug
5. Fuel Tank
6. Fuel Cap
Figure 4
2
1
6
3
4
5
SECTION 4: GENERAL MAINTENANCE