Operation - Ariens 932048 - ST5520 Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet,
always disengage clutches, shut off engine,
and wait for all movement to stop before
unclogging or working on snow thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from auger and
impeller.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 7 or Figure 8 for all Controls and Features
locations.
Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever
Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch
Lever against the Handlebar (1) to
2
engage wheel drive for propelling
unit. Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth and
moisture content.
1
Release lever (2) to stop movement.
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NOTE: When traveling to or from the
area to be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off the
surface. Engage the traction drive clutch without
engaging the attachment drive clutch.
Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever
Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever
2
against handlebar (1) to engage
attachment. Release both clutch
levers (2) to disengage power and
apply brake to attachment.
1
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals
when the attachment clutch lever is
engaged, the impeller may be frozen
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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 Drive Belt Replacement on page 19.

OPERATION

Ignition Switch (Push/Pull Safety Key)
932046, 047, 048
Key Switch has two positions:
1. "Stop" - pulled out
2. "Run" - pushed in
NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for
easier engine start. Refer to Starting and
Shut Off on page 14.
Speed Selector
Position the Speed Selector in the appropriate speed
notch to control forward and reverse travel.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
(1) Slowest
Reverse:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to
reverse with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be
changed without declutching.
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2
2
1
1
6 5 4 3 2 1
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
1 2
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