Starting And Shut Off - Ariens 921017 - Deluxe 24 Platinum Owner's/Operator's Manual

7. Check Engine Fuel &
Crankcase Oil
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Check and add fuel if required. Check that
the engine crankcase oil is full using dipstick.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
Immediately release both control levers to
stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine,
remove key and wait for all rotating parts to
stop before leaving operator's position.

STARTING AND SHUT OFF

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in
personal injury and/or damage to
unit. DO NOT attempt to start your
unit at this time. Read entire
Owner/Operator Manual and the
Engine Manual first.
IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperature before clearing
snow. Before shut-off, run the attachment a
few minutes to prevent impeller freeze-up.
NOTE: Try out each control without the
engine running to see how it works and what
it does.
Manual Start
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Make sure that the attachment clutch
and traction drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting
position.Put the ignition key in the
ignition switch and turn it to the "Start"
position.
6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
7. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let recoil Starter
Handle snap against Starter.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 36.)
9. Adjust choke as needed.
10. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Electric Start (120V)
1. Connect extension cord to starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know
voltage of your starter and only use matching
outlets.
2. Plug extension cord into 120V 3-wire,
grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use an extension cord that is
capable of handling current requirements.
Cord should be rated for a minimum of 13
amps, grounded, UL listed, CSA certified and
labeled as suitable for outdoor use.
3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4. Make sure that the attachment clutch
and traction drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
6. If engine is cold, apply choke. See
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
7. Set throttle to proper starting
position.Put the ignition key in the
ignition switch and turn it to the "Start"
position.
8. Press starter button on engine until
engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. (If engine does not
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 36.)
9. Adjust choke as needed.
10. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
starter.
11. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Shut Off
1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and
allow unit to come to a complete stop.
2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up of Impeller.
3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and
wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
4. Move Throttle to the "Slow" position.
5. Turn ignition key to "Stop" position and
remove from engine.
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