Ariens 986103 Edger User Manual


 
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Engine Controls
Throttle
(Figure 9)
Throttle controls engine speed.
1. Set the throttle to slow (turtle) to start the
unit and when traveling between work
areas.
2. Set the throttle to fast (rabbit) when
edging.
Choke
Controls the air-fuel mixture in the carburetor.
1.Close the choke when starting a
cold engine.
2.Once the engine starts and begins
to warm, open the choke for
operation.
NOTE: Do not choke a warm engine.
Fuel Shut Off
1. Push the lever down to close the fuel
shut off valve for transporting, servicing
or storing the unit.
2. Pull the lever up to open the fuel shut off
valve for operating the unit.
Engine Shut Off Switch
1. Set the engine shut off switch to the On
position to start and operate the engine.
2. Set the engine shut off switch to the Off
position to shut off a running engine.
Recoil Starter
Start the engine with the recoil starter.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Check the engine oil level (Figure 10).
Pin
Figure 8
Bushings
Pin
Bushings
Position wheel away from the blade
for bevel cutting or trimming.
Position wheel nearer the blade
for edging.
Throttle
Figure 9
Choke
Fuel Shut Off
Engine Shut Off
Switch
Recoil Starter