Ariens Promaster 252 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 19

6. Adjust Seat
Be sure all controls can be reached safely
from operator's position.
7. Set Cutting Height
Make sure the deck is set to the correct
cutting height.
8. Check Radiator Screen
Check radiator screen for debris see
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 21
and refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Bring steering levers back to neutral, set
parking brake, and turn off engine.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT operate starter more than 15
seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can occur. If engine will not start, see
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 36 or refer to
Engine Manual.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral
position, the PTO switch is in the off position,
and parking brake is engaged.
NOTE: If unit runs out of fuel, the engine
must be primed prior to starting the engine.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
To Start:
1. Insert ignition key.
2. Move the throttle to 3/4 fast position.
3. Turn ignition key to Run (2) position. The
glow plug light will come on for
approximately 5 seconds.
4. When glow plug
light goes out,
turn ignition key
Start (3) position.
NOTE: If engine does
not start in five
seconds, release
ignition key, wait, and
then repeat. Once
engine has started, release ignition key and
ignition key will return to the Run (2) position.
To shut off:
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Turn ignition key to Off (1) position.
OPERATING MOWER
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material.
PARKING THE UNIT
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1. Start engine.
2. Move throttle lever to 3/4 to full speed.
3. Engage PTO to engage mower blades.
4. Move throttle lever to fast.
5. Release parking brake.
WARNING: Move the steering
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow speed
until you learn how to operate the
unit.
6. Use steering levers to move the unit.
7. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
1. Move steering levers to the neutral
position. Shut off PTO.
2. Move throttle lever to the slow position.
3. Engage parking brake.