Ariens PB936 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 14

6. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase
Oil
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Check and add fuel if required. Check that the
engine crankcase oil is full using dipstick.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
Immediately release both control levers to
stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine and
wait for all rotating parts to stop before leaving
operator's position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
IMPORTANT: At start-up, allow unit and
engine to adjust to the outside temperature
before operating. Before shut-off, run unit a
few minutes to prevent freeze-up.
NOTE: Try out each control without the engine
running to see how they work and what they
do.
Manual Start
1. Make sure that the traction clutch and
attachment clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
2. Turn on engine shut-off switch ("I").
3. If engine is cold, apply choke. A warm
engine requires less choking than a cold
engine. See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
4. Set throttle to proper starting position.
5. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle
snap against Starter.
6. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine
does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.)
7. Adjust choke as needed.
8. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Shut Off
1. Release attachment clutch lever and wait
for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
2. Release traction drive clutch lever and
allow unit to come to a complete stop.
3. Run unit a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up.
4. Move throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position.
5. Turn off engine shut-off switch ("O").
USING THE BRUSH
After proper Pre-Start and Starting:
1. Select speed control position and
direction.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity
by sweeping at too fast a rate.
2. Engage the traction drive clutch first.
3. Engage the attachment clutch next.
Tips for Sweeping
To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping
series of paths. For large areas, start in the
middle and sweep debris to each side, so it is
not cleared more than once.
ALWAYS direct discharge away from area to
be cleared and with direction of the wind.
Snow is best removed as soon as possible
after snow fall.
Tips for Dethatching
Dethatch in the spring to clear winter
undergrowth.
Adjust brush height so it just touches the
grass.
Set the brush angle full left or full right so
thatch gets cleared only once.
Dethatch dry grass.
Use a slow speed to clear thatch without
damaging the lawn.
TRAVELING
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set throttle to SLOW position or slightly
higher.
2. Press down the handlebars enough to
raise the front of the unit slightly off the
surface.
3. Engage traction clutch without engaging
the attachment drive clutch.
TRANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off engine and close fuel shut-
off when transporting unit on a truck or trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit
onto trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NEVER secure from rods or linkages that
could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is
running.
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