Ariens 009-1648 - Manual (Page 18)

SECTION 4
General Maintenance
Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be
required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Should engine service be required, it can be obtained
from an Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service center.
ALWAYS turn PTO Switch “OFF”, place Travel-
Steering Control Levers in “NEUTRAL LOCK”
position, set Parking Brake, turn ignition switch
“OFF”, wait for moving parts to stop, and remove
wire from spark plug before any maintenance or
adjustment.
S ervice P osition
Place the unit on a flat, level surface. ALWAYS stop
engine and disengage PTO. Assure unit is secure and
will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto lift if used.
A
CAUTION
Remove enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.
DO NOT touch engine or drive parts which are hot
from operation. Allow such parts to cool before
servicing.
F uel T ank
Fuei is highly flammable and its vapors are
expiosive. Handle with care.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See the Engine
Manuai for the correct type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
3. Tilt seat forward.
4. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel cap
to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank (Figure
6
).
5. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
6. Fill the fuel tank. Use care; do not spill fuel.
7. Replace the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
8. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel before staring
engine.
9. Lower Seat.
H ardware
Keep all nut, bolts and screws tight and be sure
equipment is in safe working condition. Check all
hardware at regular intervals.
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