Throwing Snow; Traveling, Transport - Ariens Sno-Thro 924108 Owner's/Operator's Manual

1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C)
additional priming may be needed.
3. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold
engine. If fuel drips out of carburetor during starting,
engine is over-choked. Pull starter handle several times
with choke open before continuing.
4. Set Throttle to proper starting position.
5. Insert key into Ignition Switch.
6. Push key into "Run" position.
NOTE: The engine key is a two position PUSH/PULL
design. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
7. Stand to right of unit. Grasp starter handle and pull
rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is
compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let
rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against
Starter.
9. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not start,
refer to Engine Manual.)
10. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed.
WARNING
ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS are a warning of trouble.
Immediately stop unit and engine, remove key, and
allow all moving parts to stop. Remove wire from
spark plug. Inspect unit and make any necessary
repairs before restart.
11. Set throttle to "Part Throttle" or Slow" position for
adaptation to ambient temperature or travel to work
area. Before throwing snow, set throttle to "Fast"
position for normal operation.
Shut Off
WARNING
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 operators position.
1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and allow unit
to come to a complete stop.
2. Engage and run Impeller a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up of Impeller.
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3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and wait for all
moving parts to come a complete stop.
4. Move Throttle to the "Slow" position.
5. Pull key into "Stop" position.
6. Remove key.
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HROWING NOW
CAUTION
HIDDEN HAZARDS may result in minor or moderate
injury and/or damage to unit. Stay alert for holes,
rocks, roots, traffic, and other hazards.
After proper Pre-Start and Starting:
1. Select Speed Control range and direction.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
2. Engage Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever.
3. Engage Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever.
Snow Throwing Tips
Snow is best removed as soon as possible after a snow
fall.
To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of
paths. For large areas; start in the middle and throw
snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than
once.
ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be cleared and
with direction of the wind.
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RAVELING
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set Throttle to "Slow" or "Part Throttle" position.
2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise front of
unit slightly off surface.
3. Engage wheel drive clutch without engaging
attachment drive clutch.
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RANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and close fuel
shut off valve when transporting unit on a truck or trailer.
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