Service Position; Stopping In An Emergency; Starting And Shutting Off - Ariens 939 SNO-THRO 939001 Service Manual

Ariens dealers provide any service or adjustments
required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens
dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service
center.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.

4.2 SERVICE POSITION

WARNING: Before tipping unit up onto housing,
remove fuel so no spills will occur and remove
battery (if equipped). Ensure unit is secure and
will not tip over during maintenance.
Place unit on a flat level surface. Tip machine forward
onto front of impeller housing for service as shown in
Figure 4. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over.
Strap and clamp onto bench if needed.
NOTE: Machine should remain in horizontal position to
service attachment and drive belts. Do not tip machine
forward.
Service Position
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4.3 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release both control levers to stop unit in
an emergency. Stop engine, remove key and wait for
all rotating parts to stop before leaving operator's
position.
Figure 4

4.4 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury
and/or damage to unit. DO NOT attempt to start
your unit at this time. Read entire Owner/
Operator Manual and the Engine Manual first.
IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust to
outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before
shut-off, run the attachment a few minutes to prevent
freeze-up.
IMPORTANT: Try each control without the engine
running to see how it works and what it does.
Manual Start
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 -15° F (-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. Insert key into ignition switch and push into RUN
position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it
pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke.
Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against
starter.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine
does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.)
10.Adjust choke as needed.
11.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
1. Connect extension cord to prongs on starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of
your starter and use only matching outlets.
2. Plug extension cord into 120V or 240V 3-wire,
grounded outlet.
3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment
drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.
5. Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C)
additional priming may be needed.
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