Ariens 927 Series User Manual

Operation
PRE-STARTING
Check
that
engine
crankcase
oil
is
at
proper
level
using
dipstick.
Fill
or
change
per
instruc-
tions
in
Lubrication
and
Maintenance
Section.
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CAUTION:
Make
sure
all
hardware
is
tight,
all
safety
devices
in
place
and
all
j
adjustments
made
correctly.
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Check
air
filter
for
dirt.
Clean
as
required.
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Refer
to
Lubrication
and
Maintenance
Section.
Fuel
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WARNING:
Gasoline
is
highly
flam-
Ma
mable
and
must
be
handled
with
care.
Never
fill
tank
when
the
engine
is
run-
-
ning
or
hot
from
operation,
allow
engine
to
cool
several
minutes
before
removing
fuel
cap.
DO
NOT
allow
open
flame,
matches
or
smoking
in
area.
DO
NOT
over
fill.
Wipe
up-any
spills
and
allow
all
vapors
to
dissipate
before
Starting
engine.
Use
approved
(RED)
gasoline
container.
NOTE:
To
prevent
foreign
particles
from
enter-
ing
tank
while
filling;
wipe
dust,
dirt
and
debris
from
around
cap
before
removing
it.
Check
fuel
supply.
Fill
gasoline
tank
with
clean,
fresh
low
lead
or
lead
free
gasoline
(leaded
if
unleaded
is
unavailable).
DO
NOT
use
premium,
gasahol
or
mix
gasoline
with
oil.
Use
of
lead
free.
gasoline
produces
fewer
combustion
deposits.
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Seat.
Be
sure
all
controls
can
be
reached
safely
from
operator’s
position.
To
move
seat,
loosen
four
bolts
under
seat,
move
seat
to
desired
posi-
tion,
and
tighten
bolts.
The
seat
interlock
switch
is
actuated
by
the
operator's
weight.
If
operator
leaves
seat
when
Speed
Selector
is
not
in
neutral
(N)
or
Mower
_
Clutch
is
engaged
(IN)
engine
must
shut
off
or
interlock
circuit
is
defective.
NOTE:
Check
interlock
system
before
each
day’s
usage.
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DANGER:
Failure
of
interlock,
together
with
improper
operation
of
unit,
could
result
in
severe
personal
injury.
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WARNING:
DO
NOT
attempt
to
start
your
engine
at
this
time.
Thoroughly
read
and
understand
entire
Operator’s
Manual
before
starting
engine.
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NOTE:
Try
out
controls
without
running
engine
to
see
how
they
work
and
what
they
do.
Engine
will
not
start
unless
Speed
Selector
is
in
neutral
(N)
and
Mower
Clutch
Lever
is
disengaged
(OUT).
(On
electric
start
models,
engine
will
crank
but
will
not
start.)
On
electric
start
models,
depress
both
Brake
and
Clutch
Pedals
when
starting
engine.
Throttle
Move
Throttle
Lever
to
Choke
position
to
start
a
cold
engine.
When
engine
has
warmed
up,
move
lever
to
Fast
position.
(It
should
not
be
necessary
‘to
use
choke
when
starting
a
warm
engine.)
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CAUTION:
Idle
speed
of
engine
and
top
governed
engine
speed
are
factory
ad-
justed.
DO
NOT
change
engine
governor
setting
or
over
speed
engine,
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Throttle
Lever
controls
engine
speed
(to
increase
push
up
and
to
decrease
pull
down).
Mower
should
be
operated
at
full
throttle
unless
otherwise
specified
in
Owner's
Manual.
Select
desired
travel
speeds
with
Speed
Selector.
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Ariens 927 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ariens
Model	927 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English