4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS

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.

CAUTION: FUEL SPILLS may result in minor or moderate injury and/or damage to the unit. Before unit is tipped up onto housing, remove enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.

Belt Service Position

To place unit into Belt Service position:

1.Draw gas from gas tank to prevent spilling.

2.Remove the two screws from the belt guard and remove the guard, Figure 2.

3.Extract the pin for the chute crank at the universal connection nearest the chute.

4.Loosen the belt finger guards at the pulley and pivot away from the belts.

5.Remove the attachment drive belt from the engine pulley.

6.To avoid bending the bottom cover plate, tip the unit up on the blower housing. Remove the plate by unscrewing the four bolts.

7.Tip the unit back down and remove the two capscrews securing the housing to the frame.

8.Tip the two halves apart exposing the belts and pulleys.

Upright Service Position

To place unit into Upright Service position:

1.Drain gas from gas tank to prevent spilling.

2.Tip the unit up on the front of the blower housing.

3.Remove the bottom cover plate by unscrewing the four bolts.

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1.Pivot Pin

2.Housing Cap Screws

3.Belt Guard Cover

4.Tapping Screw

Figure 2

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4.3 FILLING THE FUEL TANK

EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in serious injury or death. Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an approved (RED) fuel container.

No Smoking!

No Lighted Materials!

No Open Flame!

Allow engine to cool.

Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable. Keep fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

Add fuel to the tank as needed. See your Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.

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