Ariens 988811 Owner's Manual page 16

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.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Release operator presence control(s).
2. Turn the ignition key Off.
3. Allow engine to stop completely.
4. Lock steering levers in neutral.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
Before Each Use
Check each item in Each Use in the
Maintenance Schedule.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
shift lever is in neutral, and the Power Take
Off (PTO) is Off.
Recoil Start
1. Lock the steering lever latches in
neutral.
2. Put the shift lever in neutral.
3. Move PTO switch to Off.
4. Set throttle to the proper starting
position. If the engine is cold, choke the
engine.
5. Turn ignition switch to On.
6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until it pulls harder. This is the
compression stroke.
7. Let the rope rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm
stroke to start engine. Allow rope to
rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle
snap against engine.
9. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine
does not start, refer to Engine Manual.)
10. After engine starts, adjust choke as
needed. Allow engine to warm and run
smoothly before operating unit.
Shut Off
1. Lock steering levers in neutral.
2. Shut off the PTO.
3. Move the throttle lever to Slow.
4. Put the shift lever in neutral.
5. Turn the ignition key Off.
6. Allow engine to stop completely.
TO OPERATE UNIT
Operate the unit only in the operator's
position directly behind the handlebars.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When
the engine is running and the speed
control lever is engaged, holding only
one steering lever in neutral causes
the unit to circle sharply around one
drive wheel.
To shift unit:
1. Stop unit movement by pulling both
steering levers all the way up.
2. You can move the shift lever one of two
ways:
• Continue to hold up both steering
levers and use your knee to move the
shift lever to the desired position.
• Lock both steering levers. Move the
shift lever to the desired position. Hold
the steering levers up as you unlock
them.
3. Release both steering levers slowly.
To operate:
1. Start the engine (See STARTING AND
SHUT OFF on page 16).
2. Move the throttle lever to the Fast
position.
3. Engage the operator presence control
and move shift lever to desired direction
and speed.
4. Hold steering levers against the
handlebar and release steering latch
levers.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When
the engine is running and the shift
lever is engaged, releasing only one
steering latch causes the unit to
circle around one drive wheel.
ALWAYS hold both steering levers
against the handlebar when
releasing the steering lever latches.
ALWAYS release levers slowly.
• To move straight forward; slowly
release both steering levers to the full
outward position.
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