Ariens 921012 User Manual

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Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds 
fuel for easier engine start. 
Refer to Starting and Shut Off 
on page 22.
Speed Selector (012, 013, 015, 016, 
017, 018, 020) 
Position the Speed Selector in the 
appropriate speed notch to control forward 
and reverse travel.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
(1) Slowest 
Reverse: 
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
IMPORTANT: 
DO 
NOT change 
motion from 
forward to reverse 
with clutch 
engaged. Forward 
speed can be 
changed without 
declutching.
Speed Selector (921011, 014, 019)
Position the Speed Selector in the 
appropriate speed notch to control forward 
and reverse travel.
Forward: (6) Fastest — (1) Slowest 
Reverse: (1) Slow — (2) Fast
IMPORTANT: 
DO NOT change motion from 
forward to reverse with clutch engaged. 
Forward speed can be changed without 
declutching.
Choke Control Knob
1.Choke Closed 
position: chokes off 
air to engine for 
easier start.
2.Choke Open 
position: allows for 
normal operation.
IMPORTANT: 
Gradually open choke 
after engine starts.
Throttle
The throttle controls the engine speed. To 
increase or decrease the engine speed, 
adjust to:
1. Fast (normal 
or warm starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold 
weather starts)
4. Stop (engine 
is off)
Electric Starter
The electric starter will start a properly 
choked and cranked engine when the starter 
button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut 
Off
 on page 22.
Recoil Starter Handle 
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: 
DO NOT let handle snap back 
against starter.
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