Ariens Hydro Pro 28 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 16

IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever is engaged, the
impeller may be frozen in the auger housing.
Immediately release the attachment clutch
lever and move the unit into a heated area to
thaw.
NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns
freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 28.
Ignition Switch (120VAC start)
Operate the ignition switch with
2
the removable key. To start the
engine, turn the key to Start (1).
To stop the engine, turn the key
to Off (2).
1
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds
fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off
on page 20.
Speed Selector
2
1
1
2
Choke Control Knob
2
1
RUN
CHOKE
Position the Speed
Selector in the
appropriate position to
control forward and
reverse travel.
Forward:
(2) Fastest
(1) Slowest
Neutral
Reverse:
(1) Slowest
(2) Fastest
1. Choke Closed
position: chokes off
air to engine for
easier start.
2. Choke Open
position: allows for
normal operation.
IMPORTANT:
Gradually open choke
after engine starts.
Throttle
The throttle controls the engine speed. To
increase or decrease the engine speed,
adjust to:
1. Fast
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow
Electric Starter
The electric starter will start a properly
choked and cranked engine when the starter
button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut
Off on page 20.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, recoil starter handle will turn
engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let recoil starter
handle snap back against starter.
Snow Clean-Out Tool
(Figure 12)
WARNING: Hand contact with the
rotating impeller is the most
common cause of injury associated
with snow throwers. Never use your
hand to clean out the discharge
chute.
Snow Clean-Out Tool
To clear the discharge chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool from
the auger housing and use it to remove
the clog from the discharge chute.
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Figure 12