Ariens 915103-1840 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Short Term Storage
IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high-
pressure water or store unit outdoors.
Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in
a clean dry area.
Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened.
Long Term Storage
Follow all instructions under Short Term
Storage.
Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a
clean dry area.
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
Refer to Engine Manual for the proper engine
storage procedures.
Touch up all scratched or chipped paint
surfaces.
Fuel System
Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended
periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,
resulting in gum deposits in the system.
These deposits can damage the carburetor
and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent
deposits from forming in the fuel system
during storage by adding a quality fuel
stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the
recommended mix ratio found on the fuel
stabilizer container.
To treat the fuel system for storage:
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to
manufacturers’s instructions.
2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the
carburetor.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside of a building with potential
sources of ignition.
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
crank/start.
1. Safety interlock
system is not
engaged or is
faulty.
1. Check safety interlock system (see Safety
Interlock System on page 12).
2. Fuel tank
empty.
2. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on
page 13).
3. Discharged
battery.
3. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery
on page 22).
4. Poor connection
between battery
and battery
cables.
4. Tighten battery cables and/or clean
battery and battery cables (see Cleaning
Battery and Battery Cables on page 21).
5. Spark plug
wire(s) loose or
spark plug(s)
faulty.
5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace
spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for
detailed instructions.
6. Faulty electrical
system.
6. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens Dealer.