Ariens Promaster 252 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 18

Cylinder Stops
CAUTION: AVOID PINCH
POINTS. Always use the T-portion
of the cylinder stop when
removing or installing the cylinder
stops.
Ensure the same cutting height after raising
mower deck to clear an obstacle. Cylinder
stops are stored on a post behind hydraulic
lift cylinder and come in two sizes: 8.73 mm
and 17.5 mm.
1. Remove cylinder stops from post and
snap onto lift cylinder rod.
2. Push lift lever forward until cylinder rests
against cylinder stops.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Pull lever out and slide seat to desired
position. Release lever to lock seat into
position.
Seat Suspension Adjustment Knob
To make seat more firm turn knob clockwise.
To make seat less firm turn knob counter
clockwise.
Axle Locks
For a solid front axle, install axle locks on
front axle. For a pivoting front axle, remove
axle locks from front axle and store on unit
(figure 5).
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1. Axle Lock
Storage
2. Axle Locks
Installed
Figure 5
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3. Front Axle
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FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Place unit in an open or well-ventilated
area.
2. Shut off engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dirt from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove fuel cap.
NOTE: If unit runs out of fuel, the engine
must be primed prior to starting the engine.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 2.54 cm below
bottom of filler neck.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Manual for proper
fuel type and tank capacity.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. Clean up any spilled fuel.
PRIOR TO STARTING THE UNIT
CAUTION: Make sure all
hardware is tight, all safety
devices are in place and all
adjustments are made correctly.
1. Check Safety Interlock System
If this system does not function as described
do not operate until repairs are made.
2. Check Air Cleaner
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required.
Follow Engine Manual for maintenance
schedule.
3. Check Engine Fuel and Engine Oil
Check and add fuel if required. Check that
engine oil level is within operating range.
Follow Engine Manual for maintenance
schedule.
NOTE: If unit runs out of fuel, the engine
must be primed prior to starting the engine.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
4. Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 40 for
correct tire pressure.
5. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on
page 33.