Controls And Features; Filling Fuel Tank; Operation - Ariens 946101-ST622 Owner's/Operator's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Controls and Features on page 8.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Trimmer Head / Trimmer Lines
The trimmer head holds the trimmer line and
provides trimming height adjustment. When
mounted in the trimmer, the trimmer lines
extend about 8 in. (20.3 cm) from the cutter
disk.
Control Bail
• Squeeze the trimmer control bail against
the handlebar to engage trimmer head.
• Release bail to disengage trimmer.
IMPORTANT: Check control bail function
before each use. If control bail moves freely
with no resistance before contacting
handlebar, adjust or repair unit before
operating. See Service and Adjustments.
Throttle Control Lever
Fast Slow Stop
OX0210
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil starter handle is used to start the
engine.
Primer Bulb
OX0040
Swivel Head Lock
The swivel head feature is designed to allow
close trimming while walking parallel to fences
or walls.
• Point the front of the unit to the left if
trimming with the left side of the trimmer.
• Point the front of the unit to the right if
trimming with the right side of the trimmer.
To adjust, see Service and Adjustments.
The throttle control
lever controls the
speed of the engine.
The settings are
variable between fast
and slow.
For a cold engine, push the
primer bulb three times to
add fuel for easier engine
start. See Starting and Shut
Off.

OPERATION

FILLING FUEL TANK

To add fuel to Fuel Tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt and debris from entering
Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or
gasoline containing alcohol because alcohol
will cause internal parts to deteriorate. See
Engine Manual for correct type and grade of
fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (See Specifications for tank
capacity.)
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
To stop in an emergency, release control bail.
When all moving parts have stopped, push
throttle control lever to stop.
GB - 9
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS
and FLAMMABLE FUEL can
result in serious injury or death.
Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS
use an approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool before
maintenance.
Never fill tank when engine is
running or is hot from operation.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow about
1/4" (6.35 mm ) of space at the top
of the filler neck for fuel expansion.
Wipe up any spills and allow
vapors to dissipate before starting
engine. Use approved (Red)
gasoline container.