Filling Fuel Tank - Ariens 926310-ST9526DLE Owner's/Operator's Manual

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FILLING FUEL TANK

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
Normal
Transport
Deep Cutting
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The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:
Closed Position: Use this
position to service, transport, or
store the unit.
Open Position: Use this
position to run the unit.
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To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-
ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to
prevent dirt from entering Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or
gasoline containing alcohol. See Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
below bottom of filler neck with unleaded
gasoline.
NOTE: Tank capacity is 1 gallon (3.8 liters).
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
PRE-START
1. Frozen Impeller
IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check
impeller to be sure it is not frozen.
To check impeller:
1. With ignition key switch in "Stop"
position, squeeze Attachment Clutch
Lever to Engaged position.
2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle.
3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter
Handle) move unit to a heated area and
thaw to prevent possible damage.
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