Before Operating; Check Engine Oil; Operation; Emergency Stopping - Ariens 938030-SS21 Operator's Manual

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BEFORE OPERATING

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.
1. Know how to stop in an emergency. See
Emergency Stopping on page 10.
2. Check for frozen components.
3. 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%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short Term on page 17.
4. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
5. Check function of all controls.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

Models 938031, 938032, 938033
1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel
valve.
2. Open fuel and oil door and remove cap
from oil fill.
3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Replace cap and close door.
5. Clean up any spilled oil.
Models 938030, 938034
1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel
valve.
2. Remove cap from oil fill.
3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Replace cap.
5. Clean up any spilled oil.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the Safety section
before proceeding.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

1. Release auger control bar.
2. Turn engine switch to OFF position.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.

START ENGINE

1. Position discharge chute in a safe
direction. See Position Discharge Chute
on page 11.
2. Move engine switch to ON position.
3. Electric Start Models Only: Connect a
power cord to power cord receptacle and
then plug cord into a wall outlet.
CAUTION: Use cord that is
minimum of 13 amp, 16 Gauge, 3
wire grounded plug, UL listed,
CSA Certified. Cord must be
labeled suitable for outdoor use.
4. Open fuel valve.
5. If engine is cold, turn choke to CLOSED
position.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply choke to a warm
engine.
6. Push primer bulb twice.
IMPORTANT: Do not push primer bulb to
start a warm engine.
7. Electric Start Models Only: Press electric
start button. If engine does not start after
three attempts, see Troubleshooting on
page 18.
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