Ariens LM18S Owner's/Operator's Manual page 11

Be sure there are no openings between bag and
mounting surface after installing bag. If necessary,
clear bag mounting surface of debris.
To remove grass bag, lift rear door. Then with handle,
lift bag up off mounting flange and close rear door.
Mulching: With grass bag removed, install the
mulching plug. Rear door will close flush with proper
insertion.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
NOTE: Start engine (blade) on a hard level surface that
is free of debris.
Manual Start
1. Open hood.
2. Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine.
See Engine Manual for primer bulb location.
3. Close hood.
4. Hold Engine/Blade Control against handlebar.
5. Pull starter handle out slowly until it pulls harder
and let rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with rapid full arm stroke to start engine
and allow rope to rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against
unit.
7. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not
start, refer to Troubleshooting or Engine Manual.)
Emergency Shut-Off
Release the Engine/Blade Control and Wheel Drive
Control to shut-off unit in an emergency.
Normal Shut-Off
1. Release Wheel Drive Control and allow unit to
come to a complete stop.
2. Release Engine/Blade Control and allow engine
to cool.
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and
FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in serious
injury or death. Handle fuel with care.
ALWAYS use an approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted Materials! No Open
Flame!
Allow engine to cool before maintenance.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Allow engine to cool several
minutes before removing fuel tank cap. Never
fill tank when engine is running or is hot from
operation. DO NOT allow open flame,
matches, or smoking in area. DO NOT overfill.
Allow about 1.4" (3.6 cm) of tank space for fuel
expansion. Wipe up any spills and allow
vapors to dissipate before starting engine. Use
approved (Red) gasoline container.
To add fuel to Fuel Tank:
1. Put unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine, open engine hood, and allow engine
to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent
dust, dirt and debris from entering Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol
because alcohol will cause internal parts to deteriorate.
See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING
METHANOL (WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol (Gasohol), or up to
15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), may be used
but requires special care when engine is unused for
extended periods.
5. Fill fuel tank. Refer to Engine Manual for fuel
type.
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
8. Close engine hood.
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