Auto-Turn™ Steering; Operation; Emergency Stopping; Before Operating Unit - Ariens Sno-Thro 926038 - Pro 28 Operator's Manual

AUTO-TURN™ STEERING
Automatically locks or unlocks wheels to
allow unit to turn more precisely.

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. Set engine switch to stop position and
remove engine key from unit.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.

BEFORE OPERATING UNIT

1. Check for a frozen impeller.
a. Remove key and set engine switch to
stop position.
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%.
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 12.

START THE ENGINE

1. Electric Start Models Only: 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 set engine switch
to run position.
4. Cold Engines Only: Press primer bulb
2 times.
5. Turn choke control knob to on position.
6. Turn throttle control knob to run position.
7. Electric Start Models Only: 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 Models Only: 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 22.
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 Models Only: 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.
NOTICE: When the unit is turned left or right,
the Auto-Turn
unlocks wheels for easier turning. On a
straight path, the differential locks both
wheels in place for best traction.
EN - 11
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differential automatically