Ariens 90203200 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 8)

TO TRANSPORT

CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing,

allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.

Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain

gasoline from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

• Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake

spring.

• Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.

• Push or pull tiller to desired location.

AROUND TOWN

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Drain fuel tank.

• Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

OPERATION

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.

Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a

minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce

valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel

in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top

of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow

for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac-

ci den tal ly spilled, move machine away

from area of spill. Avoid creating any

source of ignition until gasoline vapors

have disappeared.

Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not

store, spill or use gasoline near an

open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW

32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE

TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-

tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and

for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine while

in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel

system should be emptied before stor age of

30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

sea son. See Storage In struc tions for additional

information. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO

ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL

OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN AP-

PROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CON TAIN ERS. USE CLEAN

FILL FUNNELS.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL (See Fig. 7)

1. Remove hangtag from engine.

2. With engine level, remove engine oil fill er plug.

3. Fill engine with oil to point of over flow ing. For ap proxi-

mate ca pac i ty see “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” on

page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet A.P.I. Service

Classification SG-SL.

4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.

5. With engine level, refill to point of over flow ing if nec-

es sary. Re place oil filler plug.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the

Main te nance section of this man u al).

• To change engine oil, see the Main te nance section of

this manual.

Fig. 7

MAXIMUM UPPER LEVEL

MINIMUM UPPER LEVEL

OIL FILLER PLUG

OIL LEVEL

CAUTION: KEEP TINE CONTROL IN “OFF”

PO SI TION WHEN STARTING ENGINE.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

1. Open the fuel valve.

2. Turn the ENGINE SWITCH to the position “ I ” (ON).

3. Set the speed control lever 1/3 of the way towards the

high speed position.

4. Close the choke lever.

NOTE: If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is

low, close the choke lever fully.

NOTE: If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is

high, open the choke lever half-way, or keep it fully open.

5. Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt.

This is the “compression” point. Return the handle to

its original position and pull swiftly. Do not pull out the

rope all the way. After starting the engine, allow the

starter handle to return to its original position while still

holding the handle.

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