Filling Fuel Tank - Ariens Sno-Thro 938017 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Rotating Discharge Chute (Figure 7)
Two options are available to rotate discharge
chute:
• Discharge Chute Crank (938017, 018,
300)
• Discharge Chute Handle (938017, 018,
019, 300)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force a frozen
discharge chute. Start engine and run for 3-5
minutes to thaw. If still frozen, take to a warm
place until controls are free.
Handlebar
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector
at a safe angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
Pull chute deflector handle upward to throw
snow lower. Push chute deflector handle
downward to throw snow higher.
IMPORTANT: If chute deflector does not stay
in set position, adjust (see Discharge Chute
Deflector Adjustment on page 17), or repair
before operating.
Handlebar Height Adjustment
(Figure 7)
CAUTION: Adjust auger control
cable after changing handlebar
height (see Drive Belt Adjustment on
page 17). Route auger control cable
over handlebar as shown in figure 7.
Adjust handlebar height by selecting the
appropriate handlebar height adjustment
holes. Tighten handlebar knobs to secure
upper handlebar to lower handlebar.
NOTE: The upper handlebar can be folded
for storage.
Discharge
Chute Crank
Discharge
Chute Handle
Figure 7
Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the
housing to keep better contact with the
surface being cleared. It also prevents
damage to the housing from normal wear.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow scraper blade to
wear down too far or auger housing will
become damaged.

FILLING FUEL TANK

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Two cycle engines require that
oil be mixed with fuel. Failure to mix oil with
fuel will result in seizure and severe damage
to engine. DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for
correct type of fuel/oil mixture.
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-
ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dirt from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for proper
fuel/oil mixture. Fuel/oil mixture left standing
OS2060
for prolonged periods will begin to separate;
thoroughly shake fuel/oil mixture before use.
NOTE: See Specifications on page 21 for fuel
tank capacity.
5. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYs clean up any spilled fuel.
PRE-START
1. Check for Frozen Auger
With key in STOP position, engage auger
clutch bail and pull recoil starter handle.
If you cannot pull recoil starter handle, auger
is frozen. Move unit to a heated area to thaw
to prevent possible damage.
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