Ariens Pro-24 HWM SP Specifications download pdf (Page 16)

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FILLING THE FUEL TANK

To add fuel to fuel tank:

1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.

2. Stop engine and allow to cool.

3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area.

4. Remove cap.

IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct

type and grade of fuel.

5. DO NOT OVERFILL. Fill fuel tank to

below bottom of filler neck to allow for

fuel expansion. See SPECIFICATIONS

on page 36.

6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.

STARTING AND SHUT OFF

See Figure 15 for all Controls and Features.

NOTE: Start engine on a level surface that is

free of debris. It is recommended that the

engine is started over a non-grassy area, or

over grass that has been cut short.

Starting

1. Check each item in the Before Each Use

section of the MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE on page 19.

2. Ensure the wheel drive controls, if so

equipped, are disengaged.

NOTE: The engine is equipped with the

ReadyStart® System that features a

temperature-controlled automatic choke. It

does not have a manual choke or a primer.

3. Place throttle control in the high-speed

position (all the way forward).

4. With operator presence control lever

held against the handlebar, grasp starter

handle and pull rope slowly until it pulls

harder. This is the compression stroke.

5. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm

stroke to start engine. Allow rope to

rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle

snap against bracket.

6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until engine

starts. (If engine does not start, see

TROUBLESHOOTING on page 34.)

Shut Off

1. Release wheel drive control, if so

equipped. Allow unit to stop completely.

2. Release operator presence control.

Mowing Tips

Cut grass when it is dry.

Keep mower blades sharp.

Do not set cutting height too low. For tall

grass, mow twice.

Do not mow too fast.

Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge

clippings into areas already cut.

Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.

NOTE: To prevent dirt and grass from

collecting on inside of mower deck, avoid

operating over bare ground with only patches

of grass.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

To stop the mower in an emergency:

1. Release the engine/blade (OPC) control.

2. Release the wheel drive control .

3. Allow all moving parts to stop before

leaving operator’s position.

WARNING: Improper operation

can lead to injury. Learn what the

controls do and how they work.

Thoroughly read and understand

entire Operator Manual.

Figure 16

Handlebar

Wheel Drive

Control Lever

Throttle

Recoil Starter

Handle

OPC

Lever

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