Ariens A173K22 (96136100) Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 15)

HANDLE

Youcanfold your mowerhandleforstorage.

t. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle towardeach other untilthe

lower handleclears the handle bracket,

then move handle forward.

2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts

enough to allow 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

[_ IF -""" Lowerhandle-'-- I

Operator MOWING

POSITION

control bar

FOLD

FORWARE Upper

FOR handle

STORAGE

Handle

knob

Lower handle

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine whilein storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and lettingit run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetorcleaner

products inthe fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

° Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE; Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum depositsduringstorage. Add

stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or stor-

age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after addingstabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and

carburetorif usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

withclean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of thismanual).

CYLINDER

1. Remove spark plug.

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

spark plug hole intocylinder.

3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times

to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasolinecan if your can

startsto rust. Rustand/or dirt inyour

gasolinewillcause problems.

• If possible,store your unit indoors and

cover itto protectit from dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-

tivecover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation-to

form and willcause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

_,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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