Filling Fuel Tank - Ariens 915213 – Zoom 42 Operator's Manual

Fuel Level
Slot in seat plate shows the fuel
level in the tank. Refill when
level reaches bottom of slot.

FILLING FUEL TANK

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tank.
2. Remove fuel cap.
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 35 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
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%.
NOTICE: All gasoline is not the same. If the
engine experiences starting or performance
problems after using a new gasoline, switch
to a different fuel provider or fuel brand.
IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or
reformulated fuels (fuels blended with
alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel
system or cause performance problems. If
any undesirable operating problems occur,
use a gasoline with a lower percentage of
alcohol or ether.
Fuel Stabilizer
Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended
periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,
resulting in gum deposits in the system.
These deposits can damage the carburetor
and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent
deposits from forming in the fuel system
during storage by adding a quality fuel
stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the
recommended mix ratio found on the fuel
stabilizer container.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
WARNING: Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. When operating
on slopes be prepared to react to
an emergency situation.
1. Return steering levers to neutral position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with the return to
neutral function. The control arms will
automatically return gradually to neutral when
released from the forward position.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTICE: Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and place the steering levers
in neutral prior to starting the engine.
1. If the engine is cold, apply choke. If the
engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.
See on page 16.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 10 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
2. Turn ignition key to start position and
release once the engine has started.
3. Let the engine warm up several seconds
to several minutes depending on outside
temperature.
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