Engine Controls; Gasoline - Ariens 986501 Operator's Manual

Engine Controls

Throttle
(Figure 9)
Throttle controls engine speed.
1. Set the throttle to slow (turtle) to start the
unit and when traveling between work
areas.
2. Set the throttle to fast (rabbit) when
edging.
Throttle
Choke
Fuel Shut Off
Figure 9
Choke
Controls the air-fuel mixture in the carburetor.
1.Close the choke when starting a
cold engine.
2.Once the engine starts and begins
to warm, open the choke for
operation.
NOTE: Do not choke a warm engine.
Fuel Shut Off
1. Push the lever down to close the fuel
shut off valve for transporting, servicing
or storing the unit.
2. Pull the lever up to open the fuel shut off
valve for operating the unit.
Engine Shut Off Switch
1. Set the engine shut off switch to the On
position to start and operate the engine.
2. Set the engine shut off switch to the Off
position to shut off a running engine.
Recoil Starter
Start the engine with the recoil starter.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Check the engine oil level (Figure 10).
Engine Shut Off
Switch
Recoil Starter
Oil Drain Plug
(Figure 10)
Oil drain plug provides a convenient location
to drain oil.
1. Place a pan under the opening in the
unit frame, remove the plug, remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick and allow the oil to
drain completely.
2. Replace the plug and then fill engine
with appropriate engine oil for your
conditions. See Engine Manual for types
of oil and operating ranges. Do not
overfill.
Oil Drain Plug

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 15% MTBE (methyl
tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
• Use of any gasoline other than those
approved above may void the engine
warranty. If the pumps are not marked
for the content of alcohol or ethers,
check ethanol and MTBE levels with
the fuel supplier.
• Do not modify the fuel system to use
different fuels.
• Never mix oil and gasoline.
NOTE: 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.
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Oil Fill/Dipstick
Figure 10