Operate Unit - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Operator's Manual

All Models
2. Turn fuel valve to on position.
3. Turn choke control knob to on position.
4. Insert engine key and turn to run position.
5. Cold Engines Only: Press primer bulb
2 times.
6. Move throttle control lever to the fast
position.
7. Electric Start: Press electric start button.
NOTICE: DO NOT run starter more than 10
times at intervals of 5 seconds on / 5 seconds
off or overheating and damage may occur.
8. Recoil Start: Pull recoil starter handle.
a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulls harder.
b. Pull handle firmly and quickly with a
rapid, continuous full-arm stroke.
Repeat until engine starts. If engine
does not start, see Troubleshooting
on page 24.
c. Let handle rewind slowly after engine
starts. DO NOT let handle snap
against engine.
9. Gradually turn choke off as engine
warms.
10. Electric Start: Disconnect power cord
from outlet and then from starter.

OPERATE UNIT

1. Rotate discharge chute and move
deflector to desired positions.
2. Select desired speed.
3. Engage attachment clutch.
NOTICE: Stop auger when traveling between
work areas.
4. Engage traction drive clutch.
IMPORTANT: When the unit is turned left or
TM
right, the Auto-Turn
automatically unlocks wheels for easier
turning. On a straight path, the differential
locks both wheels in place for best traction.
Adjust Track Angle
See Figure 14.
• Wheel Operation: Allows for maximum
maneuverability and ease of turning for
locations not requiring high traction.
Squeeze height adjustment lever and push
down on handlebar. Release lever to latch
rear track idlers in raised position.
• Track Operation: Allows for maximum
traction and keeps auger housing level
when clearing deep or wet snow. Squeeze
and release height adjustment lever.
differential
• Digger Operation: Clears packed snow.
Squeeze height adjustment lever and lift up
on handlebar. Release lever to latch rear
track idlers in lowered position.
Wheel
Track
Digger
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Figure 14