Ariens 911396 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 14

Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled
models)
CAUTION: Unit will move forward
at engine start if wheel drive
control is engaged. ALWAYS
release wheel drive control before
starting unit.
NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel
drive to propel unit.
To drive forward:
Slowly squeeze and hold wheel drive control
against handlebar.
To stop:
Release wheel drive control.
STOP
Swivel Wheel Lock (911330, 396, 525,
534)
CAUTION: Avoid loss of control.
Lock swivel wheels when mowing
on a slope or hill. Do not mow on
steep slopes.
To hold wheel straight:
1. Push swivel wheel lock forward.
2. Push unit forward until wheel locks in
place.
To allow wheel to swivel:
1. Pull swivel wheel lock back.
Fuel Shutoff Valve (911102)
IMPORTANT: The fuel shutoff valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
Open the fuel shutoff valve to operate the
unit. Close the fuel shutoff valve when
storing, transporting or servicing the unit.
GO
OM1240
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
GB - 14
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area.
4. Remove cap.
5. Fill fuel tank. (see SPECIFICATIONS on
page 27 for tank capacity.)
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.
Unlock - Wheel
Swivels
Lock - Wheel
Held Straight
OM1700
Fuel shutoff valve
open.
Fuel shutoff valve
closed.