Ariens 912 - Manual (Page 9)

Operation
PRE-STARTING
Check that engine crankcase oil is at proper
level using dipstick. Fill or change per instruc­
tions in Lubrication and Maintenance Section.
A,
CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is
tight, all safety devices in place and all
adjustments made correctly.
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required.
Refer to Lubrication and Maintenance Section.
Fuel
A
%
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flam-
rnable and must be handled with care.
Never fill tank when the engine is run­
ning or hot from operation, aiiow
engine to cooi severai minutes before
removing fuei cap. DO NOT aiiow open
fiame, matches or smoking in area. DO
NOT over fiii. Wipe up any spiils and
aiiow aii vapors to dissipate before
starting engine. Use approved (RED)
gasoiine container.
NOTE: To prevent foreign particles from enter­
ing tank while filling; wipe dust, dirt and debris
from around cap before removing it.
Check fuel supply. Fill gasoline tank with
clean, fresh low lead or lead free gasoline
(leaded if unleaded is unavailable). DO NOT
use premium, gasahol or mix gasoline with oil.
Use of lead free gasoline produces fewer com­
bustion deposits.
Seat
Be sure all controls can be reached safely from
operator’s position. To adjust seat, loosen cap
screw under seat, move seat to desired posi­
tion and tighten cap screw.
The seat interlock switch is actuated by the
operator’s weight. If operator leaves seat when
Speed Selector is not in neutral (N) or Mower
Clutch is engaged (IN) engine must shut off or
interlock circuit is defective.
NOTE: Check interlock system before each
day’s usage.
A DANGER: Failure of interlock, together
with improper operation of unit, couid
resuit in severe personai injury.
STARTING
A WARNiNG: DO NOT attempt to start your
engine at this time. Famiiiarize yourseif
with controis to see what they do and
how they work and thoroughiy read and
understand entire Operator’s Manuai
first.
Engine will not start unless Speed Selector is
in neutral (N) and Mower Clutch Lever is
disengaged (OUT). (On electric start models,
engine will crank but will not start with con­
trols in other positions.)
On electric start models, depress both Brake
and Clutch Pedals when starting engine.
Throttle/Choke
Move Throttle Lever to Choke position to start
a cold engine. When engine has warmed up,
move lever to Fast position. (It should not be
necessary to use choke when starting a warm
engine.)
A CAUTION: Idle speed of engine and top
governed engine speed are factory ad­
justed. DO NOT change engine governor
setting or over speed engine.
Throttle Lever controls engine speed (to in­
crease push up and to decrease pull down).
When mowing, engine should be operated at
füll throttle unless otherwise specified in this
manual. Select desired travel speeds with
Speed Selector.