Operation; Emergency Stopping; Before Operating Unit; Start The Engine - Ariens APEX 48 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
Safety section before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT: All references to left, right,
front or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator's position, facing the
direction of forward travel.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key.

BEFORE OPERATING UNIT

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1. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /
E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short-Term Storage on page 35.
2. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
3. Check condition of air cleaner. Refer to
engine manual.
4. Check function of the Safety Interlock
System by performing the tests in Check
Safety Interlock System on page 16.
Contact your Ariens dealer for repair if
any of the tests fail.
5. Set cutting height. See Figure 10.
a. Push mower lift pedal forward until
transport lock engages.
b. Insert adjustment pin through desired
setting in height-of-cut adjustment
system.
c. Push mower lift pedal slightly forward,
release transport lock and slowly
release pedal until it contacts
adjustment pin and stops.
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1. Deck Lift Pedal
2. Height-of-Cut Adjustment System

START THE ENGINE

1. Push PTO knob down to off position.
2. Move steering levers to neutral position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If engine is cold, pull choke knob up to on
position. If engine is warm or hot, turn
choke off.
5. Set throttle to slow speed.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to start
position. Release key when engine starts.
NOTICE: Do not operate the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, allow a 60-second cool down period
between starting attempts.
7. If choke is on, wait a few seconds after
engine starts and then push choke knob
down to off position.
IMPORTANT: Make sure choke is completely
off. Engine will not run smoothly using partial
choke.
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Figure 10