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3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent
dust, dirt and debris from entering Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol because alcohol will cause internal
parts to deteriorate. See Engine Manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (See
Specifications
for tank
capacity.)
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Mower Configurations
To configure your mower for bagging, side discharge or
mulching, proceed as follows:
Bagging:
Lift rear door, place bar of grass bag frame
on lip of mounting flange and lower rear door. If
necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in
position.
Be sure there are no openings between bag and
mounting surface after installing bag. If necessary clear
bag mounting surface of debris.
To remove grass bag, lift rear door. Then with handle,
lift bag up off mounting flange and close rear door.
Side Discharge:
With grass bag removed, remove two
lock nuts and washers that secure side discharge
opening cover to mower. Lift cover to free tabs from
slots and remove cover from mower.
Position holes in side discharge deflector over studs on
mower. Place tab on rear edge of deflector onto edge
of discharge opening. Secure deflector with cover
hardware.
Mulching:
Remove grass bag and install side
discharge opening cover. Open rear door and insert
Mulchmaster Plug with the beveled face to the left.
Rear door should close flush.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
To stop the mower in an emergency situation, release
both the engine/blade control bail and the wheel drive
control bail from the handlebar. Allow all moving parts
to stop before leaving operator’s position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
See Figures 1, 4 and 5 for all Controls and Features.
NOTE:
Start engine on a hard level surface that is free
of debris.
Manual Start
1. For engines with a primer, push primer bulb 2 or 3
times for a cold engine.
2. With engine/blade control held against the
handlebar, grasp starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with
rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine.
Allow rope to rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT let starter handle snap against
engine.
3. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not
start, refer to
Troubleshooting
.)
Shut Off
1. On self-propelled models, release wheel drive
control and allow unit to come to a complete stop.
2. Release engine/blade control, and allow engine
to cool.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate mower unless
either side discharge opening cover or side
discharge deflector is installed. Objects may
be picked up and thrown causing damage or
personal injury. Never operate engine with
rear door open unless grass bag is in place.
CAUTION:
Objects may be thrown. Check
grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged bag with Ariens
original equipment replacement bag only.
WARNING:
NEVER direct discharge of
material toward bystanders. Do not allow
anyone near equipment while unit is in
operation.