Ariens A173K22 (96146500) Specifications download pdf (Page 15)

HANDLE

You can fold your mower handle for storage.

1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle toward each other until the

lower handle clears the handle bracket,

then move handle forward.

2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts

enough to aflow upper handle to be

folded back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle

for storage or transportation, be sure to

fold the handle as shown or you may dam-

age the control cables.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage position, the lower handle will

automatically lock into mowing position.

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

I I

Operator MOWING

POSITION

controlbar

FOLD

FORWARD Upper

FOR handle

STORAGE

Handle

knob

Lower handle

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Itis importantto prevent

gumdepositsfrom forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor,fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tankduringstorage.

Alcohol blendedfuels (called gasoholor

usingethanolor methanol) can attract

moisture whichleads to separation and

formation ofacids duringstorage. Acidic

gascan damage the fuel systemof an

enginewhile instorage,

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting it rununtil the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE; Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuelgum depositsduring storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-

age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and

carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (withengine warm) and replace

withclean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section ofthis manual),

CYLINDER

1. Remove spark plug.

2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plughole into cylinder.

3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times

to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark ptug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

° Replace your gasoline can ifyour can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirtin your

gasoline willcause problems.

° tf possible, store your unit indoors and

cover itto protect it from dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensationto

form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

• I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn

mower with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open

flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

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