Ariens SNO-THRO 924326-ST1336LE - Manual (Page 12)

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ection
4: G
eneral
M
aintenance
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
S ervice P osition
Place unit on a flat level surface. Tip unit forward onto
front of Impeller housing for service. Assure unit is
secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto bench
if needed.
Before unit is tipped up onto housing, remove enough
fuel and battery electrolyte so that no spillage will occur.
F illing F uel T ank
FLAMMABLE FUEL and its EXPLOSIVE
VAPORS can result in death or serious
injury.
Handle fuel with extreme care. ALWAYS
use an approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flames!
Allow engine to cool before any service.
To add fuel to Fuel Tank:
1. ALWAYS pace unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt
from entering Fuel Tank (Figure 4).
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol because alcohol will cause internal
parts to deteriorate. See Engine Manual for correct type
and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2" (1,2 cm) below bottom of
filler neck with unleaded gasoline. Tank capacity is
1 gallon (3,8 liters).
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
F uel S hut -O ff V alve
IMPORTANT; The unit is equipped with a gravity feed
type of fuel system. If the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is not in
the closed “Off” position, gasoline can leak out of the
carburetor while the unit is being transported.
The unit engine Fuel Shut-Off Valve has 2 positions:
1. Closed “Off”
2. Open “On”
ALWAYS close or turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the
“Off" position for servicing, transporting or storing the
unit.
The unit must have the Fuel Shut-Off Valve in the
“Open” position for proper fuel delivery to the engine
during normal operation (Figure 4).
Check the Fuel Shut-Off Valve frequently to assure it is
in the proper position for operation or service.
Ariens® 924 Sno-Thro Rev. 9/98