Ection Eneral Aintenance; Service Position; Filling Fuel Tank - Ariens Sno-Thro 924108 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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ECTION
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.
WARNING
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death
or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key,
wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from
spark plug before adjusting or servicing.
HOT SURFACES can result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation.
ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
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ERVICE 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.
CAUTION
FUEL SPILLS may result in minor or moderate injury
and/or damage to unit. Before unit is tipped up onto
housing, remove enough fuel so that no spillage will
occur.
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ILLING UEL ANK
WARNING
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.
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ENERAL AINTENANCE
To add fuel to Fuel Tank:
1. ALWAYS place 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 5).
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and
grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2" (3,1 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.
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1. Spark Plug and Wire
2. Oil Fill and Dip Stick
3. Fuel Cap
4. Fuel Tank
5. Fuel Tank Filler Neck
6. Belt Guard Cover
7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve in the
Open "On" position
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Figure 5
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