Ariens Sno-Thro ST926LE Owner's/Operator's Manual page 16

Drift Cutters
(Figure 14)
Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are
taller than the auger housing and direct the
snow into the auger. Store the drift cutters on
the auger housing when not in use. Install
them as shown below so they are taller than
the snow to be cleared.
1. Stored Position
2. Operating Position
Figure 14
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FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:
Off Position: Use this
position to service,
transport, or store the unit.
Figure 15
To add fuel to fuel tank:
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 Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or
gasoline containing alcohol. See Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
below bottom of filler neck with unleaded
gasoline.
NOTE: Tank capacity is 1 gallon (3.8 liters).
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
PRE-START
1. Frozen Impeller
IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check
impeller to be sure it is not frozen.
To check impeller:
1. With ignition key switch in "Stop"
position, squeeze Attachment Clutch
Lever to Engaged position.
2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle.
3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter
Handle) move unit to a heated area and
thaw to prevent possible damage.
On Position: Use this
position to run the
unit.