Operation - Ariens 000101 Owner's/Operator's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 4 for all Controls and Features
locations.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Trimmer Head / Trimmer Lines
The trimmer head holds the trimmer line and
provides trimming height adjustment. When
mounted in the trimmer, the trimmer lines
extend about 8" (20.3 cm) from the cutter disk.
Control Bail
• Squeeze the trimmer control bail against the
handlebar to engage trimmer head.
• Release bail to disengage trimmer.
IMPORTANT: Check control bail function
before each use. If control bail moves freely
with no resistance before contacting
handlebar, adjust or repair unit before
operating. See Service and Adjustments.
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of
the engine. The settings are variable between
fast and slow.
Fast
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil starter handle is used to start the
engine.
Swivel Head Lock
The swivel head feature is designed to allow
close trimming while walking parallel to fences
or walls.
• Point the front of the unit to the left if
trimming with the left side of the trimmer.
• Point the front of the unit to the right if
trimming with the right side of the trimmer.
To adjust, see SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS on page 14.

OPERATION

Slow Stop
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Add fuel to fuel tank as needed. See your
Engine Manual for correct type and grade of
fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering
fuel tanks.
2. Remove fuel caps.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for
correct type and grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck.
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 19 for fuel
tank capacity.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This
equipment and/or its engine may include
evaporative emissions control system
components, required to meet EPA and/or
CARB regulations, that will only function
properly when the fuel tank has been filled to
the recommended level. Overfilling may cause
permanent damage to evaporative emissions
control system components. Filling to the
recommended level ensures a vapor gap
required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay close
attention while filling the fuel tank to ensure
that the recommended fuel level inside the
tank is not exceeded. Use a portable gasoline
container with an appropriately sized
dispensing spout when filling the tank. Do not
use a funnel or other device that obstructs the
view of the tank filling process.
4. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.
GASOLINE
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that
meets the following guidelines:
• Clean, fresh gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
High altitude use may require a different
octane. Consult your engine manual.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) is acceptable.
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