Ariens 208cc Series User Manual

ARIENS GEN II 136cc / 179cc / 208cc / 254cc / 291cc / 306cc / 414cc Snow Engine Manual 10rev. 02/13/13
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REFUELING
With the engine stopped and cool, remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level. Rell the tank if the fuel level is low. Leave
enough area in the tank to allow for fuel expansion caused by heat. This will help prevent fuel from being forced from the tank onto a
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
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should make a “clicking” sound when properly tightened. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap securely. Refuel the engine in a
properly ventilated location and away from where fuel fumes may reach ames or sparks. Keep fuel away from appliance pilot lights,
barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, and other electric appliances.
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. These engines operate best on unleaded gasoline.
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Maximum recommended ethanol content: 10%
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and with the engine in a level position.
1. Remove either side mounted ller cap dipstick or high oil ll dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert the dipstick into the ller neck and turn clockwise until fully seated. Then remove the dipstick by turning it counter-clockwise.
Check the oil level shown on the dipstick (179/208/254cc only).
3. Securely screw in the ller cap/dipstick. Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage. Always check the
engine oil before start up.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Fill if oil is
below letter
“L” on the
filler cap
Fill if oil is below
“Add” on the
dipstick
179/208/254cc
ONLY

Ariens 208cc Series Specifications

General

Displacement	208cc
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Fuel Type	Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity	3.0 Quarts
Starter Type	Recoil
Engine Type	4-Cycle