Snow Removal - Ariens 926321 Owner's/Operator's Manual

19. If engine is cold, apply choke. A warm
engine requires less choking than a cold
engine. See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
20. Set throttle to proper starting position.
21. Turn on engine shut-off switch ("ON").
22. Press starter button on engine until
engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. (If engine does not
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 38.)
23. Adjust choke as needed.
24. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
starter.
25. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Electric Start (12V) (926513)
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Make sure that the traction clutch and
attachment drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -26° C
additional priming may be needed.
4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position.
6. Turn ignition key to the START position
until engine starts and release into the
RUN position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. If engine will not
start, see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 38
or refer to Engine Manual.
7. Adjust choke as needed.
8. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for travel or adaptation to
outside temperature. Once achieved, set
throttle to Fast position for normal
operation.
Shut Off
1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and
allow unit to come to a complete stop.
2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up of Impeller.
3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and
wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
4. Move Throttle to the "Slow" position.
5. Turn off engine shut-off switch ("OFF").
6. Remove key.

SNOW REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperature before clearing
snow.
NOTE: Attachment clutch should be engaged
before wheel drive clutch when throwing
snow.
1. Select Speed Control position and
direction.
2. Engage Attachment Clutch – Right Hand
Lever.
3. Engage Traction Drive Clutch – Left
Hand Lever.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity
by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Use slow speed to clear deep or hard packed
snow.
Tips for Operation
Snow is best removed as soon as possible
after snow fall.
To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping
series of paths. For large areas, start in the
middle and throw snow to each side, so snow
is not cleared more than once.
ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be
cleared and with direction of the wind.
TRAVELING
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle
position.
2. 926321, 322, 323, 513: Press down on
handlebars enough to raise front of unit
slightly off surface.
926324: Place the unit in the transport
position (see Track Angle (926324) on
page 20).
3. Engage wheel or track drive clutch
without engaging attachment drive
clutch.
TRANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and
close fuel shut-off valve when transporting
unit on a truck or trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading
unit onto trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NEVER secure from rods or linkages that
could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is
running.
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