Ariens 911 - Manual (Page 9)

Operation
PRE-STARTING
• Check that engine crankcase oil is at proper level
using dipstick. Fill or change as per instructions
in Lubrication and Maintenance Section. Two
cycle engines require that oil be mixed with fuel.
NOTE: This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near any
unimproved, forest or brush covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A
spark arrester, if used, must be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. See your
Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer’s service
center.
A CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is
tight, aii safety devices in place and all
adjustments made correctly.
Check air cleaner for dirt. Clean as required. See
Lubrication and Maintenance Section of this
manual.
Fuel
A
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable
and must be handled with care. Allow
engine to cool several minutes before
removing fuel tank cap. Never fill tank
when engine is running or is hot from
operation. DO NOT allow open flame,
matches, or smoking in area. DO NOT
over fill. Allow about 1/4” of tank space
for fuel expansion. Wipe up any spills
and allow vapors to dissipate before
starting engine. Use approved (Red)
gasoline container.__________________
NOTE: To prevent foreign particles from entering
tank while filling: wipe dust, dirt and debris from
around cap before removing it.
• Check fuel supply.
For 4 cycle engine, fill fuel tank with a good grade of
fresh lead free gasoline. DO NOT use premium,
gasohol, or mix gasoline with oil. (Use of lead free
gasoline produces fewer combustion deposits.
For 2 cycle engine, the recommended gasoline to oil
ratio is 50:1. For every 50 parts of gasoline, mix one
part Boating Industry Association two cycle (BIA TC-
W) approved oil. One gallon of gasoline requires 2.5
ounces of oil.
IMPORTANT: Observe the recommended gasoline
to oil mixing ratio to prevent engine damage.
To assure thorougn mixing of gasoline and oil, fill
container partially with gasoline, add oil, shake
container vigorously, add remainder of gasoline into
container and shake vigorously
Handlebar Height
Handlebar adjusts to four positions by selecting holes
in braces. Select a safe comfortable height and place
pin through hole in brace that is closest to that height.
Refer to Adjustment Section. (On professional
models, 911065 and 911317 nuts and carriage bolts
replace pin). Adjust handlebar to a safe, comfortable
operator height according to instructions in
Adjustments Section of this manual.
Mower Configurations
A WARNING: DO NOT operate mower
unless either side discharge opening
cover or side discharge deflector is
instalied. 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.
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.
A CAUTION: Objects may be thrown.
Check Grass Bag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
Replace worn or
damaged bag with Ariens original
equipment replacement part only.