Ariens Sno-Thro 921023 – Deluxe 28 Track Owner's/Operator's Manual page 19

5. 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: A warm engine requires less
choking than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position.
6. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch
and turn it to the START position.
7. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let recoil Starter
Handle snap against Starter.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 33.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Set throttle to 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: A warm engine requires less
choking than a cold engine.
7. Set throttle to proper starting position.
8. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch
and turn it to the START position.
9. 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 33.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
starter.
12. Set throttle to Slow position for
adaptation to outside temperature or
travel. Set throttle to Fast position for
normal operation.
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