Orig. 6/99 Ariens
®
932 Series Sno-Thro
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SECTION 5: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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 (Figure 6).
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 to within 1/2" (3,1 cm) below bottom of
filler neck with unleaded gasoline. Tank capacity is 1
gallon (3,8 liters).
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
IMPORTANT: The unit is equipped with a gravity feed
type of fuel system. If the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is not in the
closed "Off" position, gasoline can leak out of the
carburetor while the unit is being transported.
The unit engine Fuel Shut-Off Valve has 2 positions:
1. Closed "Off"
2. Open "On"
ALWAYS close or turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the "Off"
position for servicing, transporting or storing the unit.
The unit must have the Fuel Shut-Off Valve in the open
“On” position for proper fuel delivery to the engine during
normal operation (Figure 3).
Check the Fuel Shut-Off Valve frequently to assure it is in
the proper position for operation or service.
ENGINE
Cooling
Engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around
engine from Air Intake to cooling fins on cylinder head
and block, to prevent overheating.
Yearly (more often if conditions require) remove cooling
shrouds and clean cooling fins. Clean external surfaces
of engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits which can
contribute to improper cooling. See Engine Manual.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling
shrouds removed or engine overheating and damage will
result.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
WARNING
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death
or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key,
wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from
spark plug before adjusting or servicing.
HOT SURFACES can result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation.
ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
SERVICE POSITION
Place unit on a flat level surface. Tip unit forward onto
front of Impeller housing for service. Assure unit is secure
and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto bench if
needed.
CAUTION
FUEL SPILLS may result in minor or moderate injury
and/or damage to unit. Before unit is tipped up onto
housing, remove enough fuel so that no spillage will
occur.
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING
FLAMMABLE FUEL and its EXPLOSIVE VAPORS
can result in death or serious injury.
Handle fuel with extreme care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flames!
Allow engine to cool before any service.
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