Operation; Emergency Stopping; Before Operating Unit; Start The Engine - Ariens 926071 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the Safety
section before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator's position, facing the
direction of forward travel.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

1. Release both clutch levers.
2. Turn engine key to stop position and
remove key from unit.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.

BEFORE OPERATING UNIT

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Register Your Product! on page 1.
1. Check for a frozen impeller.
a. Remove key.
b. Engage attachment clutch lever and
pull recoil starter handle.
c. If handle does not pull, move unit to a
warm area to thaw.
2. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /
E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short Term on page 23.
3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Check function of controls.
• Attachment Clutch Lever
• Traction Drive Clutch Lever
• Dual Handle Interlock
5. Know how to stop in an emergency. See
Emergency Stopping on page 11.

START THE ENGINE

1. Electric Start: Connect power cord to
starter and then into 120V 3-wire
grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use a power cord that is UL
listed or CSA certified, rated for a minimum of
13 amps, grounded and labeled as suitable
for outdoor use.
All Models
2. Turn fuel valve to on position.
3. Insert engine key and turn to run position.
4. Cold Engines Only: Press primer bulb
2 times.
5. Turn choke control knob to on position.
6. Set throttle control lever to 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 21.
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.
NOTICE: Release lever before changing
speed.
IMPORTANT: When the unit is turned left or
right, the Auto-Turn
automatically unlocks wheels for easier
turning. On a straight path, the differential
locks both wheels in place for best traction.
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