Ariens 936051, Operator'S Manual

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IN-LINE FUEL FILTER  (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.  If fuel 
filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, 
re place ment is re quired.
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With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions.

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Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow 
pointing towards carburetor.

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Ensure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are 
properly positioned.

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Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Fig. 18

00667

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

CLAMP

Fig. 19

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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, 
oil, etc.

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Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure 
washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-
mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or 
transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor.  Use 
compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves 
and trash from tractor and mower.

CLEANING

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Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign 
matter.

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Clean debris from steering plate.  Debris can restrict 
clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip 
and loss of drive.

CAUTION:  

Avoid all pinch points and 

movable parts (See Fig. 19)

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

STEERING 
PLATE

STEERING SYSTEM, 
DASH, FENDER AND 
MOWER NOT SHOWN

CLEAN TOP SIDE

CAUTION:
PINCH 
POINTS

MAINTENANCE

DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 20)

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on 
its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be 
utilized after each use. 
1.  Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 

enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the tractor’s discharge chute is di-
rected AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 
Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.

2. Ensure the attachment clutch control is in the 

“DIS EN GAGED” position, set the parking brake, and 
stop the engine.

3.  Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s 

Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 

4.  Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push 

the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end 
of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the 
adapter on the nozzle. 

IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure.
5.  Turn the water on.
6.  While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, 

re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the 
Fast "

" position. 

IMPORTANT: Recheck the area ensuring the area is clear. 
7.  Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the 

“ENGAGED” position. Remain in the operator’s position 
with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. 

8.  Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the 

“DIS EN GAGED” position. Turn the ignition key to the 
STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off. Turn the 
water off.

9.  Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to discon-

nect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. 

10. Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or 

paved area. Place the attachment clutch control in the 
“ENGAGED” position to remove excess water and to 
help dry before putting the tractor away. 

WARNING: A broken or missing washout 
fitting could expose you or others to 
thrown objects from contact with the blade.

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Replace broken or missing washout fitting 
immediately, prior to using mower again. 

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Plug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts.

Fig. 20

WASHOUT 
PORT

NOZZLE ADAPTER

HOSE