Operation; Service & Adjustments - Ariens SNO-THRO 932102 - 520 Owner's/Operator's Manual

3. Ensure Z bend end of clutch cable is
connected to hole in tab on right side of
clutch bail.
Check Auger Gearcase Oil
Check oil level in auger gearcase (see
Maintenance Section).
Fill Engine Crankcase
IMPORTANT: Engines are shipped without oil
in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for
proper type oil and crankcase capacity.
Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Refer to Engine Manual for proper type and
capacity.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand Operational and Fuel
Safety Rules before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features.
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at
a safe angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
Push deflector handle forward or down to
throw snow lower. Pull deflector handle up or
to the rear to throw snow higher.
IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay
in set position, adjust as directed in Service
and Adjustments, or repair before operation.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 220°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe
direction and angle, away from operator and
bystanders, before starting engine.
Chute Crank (932103, 310)
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in Service and
Adjustments, or repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Crank
Handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute
controls. Start engine and run for 3-5 minutes
to thaw. If still frozen, take to warm place until
controls are free.
Check Function of All Controls
Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer
to Operation Section.
Run in Attachment Belt
1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area
according to Starting and Shut-Off in

Operation.

2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run
attachment for about 15 minutes.
3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove spark plug wire.
4. Adjust clutch according to Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment in Service and
Adjustments.
OPERATION
Ignition Switch
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Choke Control Knob
2
Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the
housing to keep better contact with the surface
being cleared. It also prevents damage to the
housing from normal wear.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to
wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will
become damaged.
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Key Switch has two positions:
1. "Stop" - Pulled Out
2. Run - Pushed In
2
NOTE: DO NOT twist key after
inserting it.
1
Primer Bulb
Pushing the Primer Bulb in adds
fuel for easier engine start (see
Starting and Shut Off).
1. Choke Closed position:
Choke Control chokes off air
to engine for easier start.
2. Choke Open position:
1
allows for normal operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually
open choke after engine
starts.
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