Operation - Ariens Sno-Tek 20R Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands
and feet, always disengage
clutches, shut off engine, and wait
for all movement to stop before
unclogging or working on snow
thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from
auger and impeller.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See CONTROLS AND FEATURES on
page 10 for all control and feature locations.
Dual Handle Interlock
When attachment clutch and then traction
drive clutch are engaged, the attachment
clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if
released. To stop attachment, release traction
drive clutch and both clutches will disengage.
Traction Drive Clutch -
Left Hand Lever
IMPORTANT: Do not "feather" the traction
drive clutch to control speed or run the unit
with the traction drive clutch partially
engaged. Continued use with the traction
drive clutch partially engaged will damage the
transmission.
2
1
NOTE: When traveling to or from the area to
be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off
the surface, disengage traction drive clutch
and push unit to new work area.

OPERATION

Squeeze the traction
drive clutch lever
against the handlebar
(1) to engage wheel
drive for propelling unit.
Forward speed will
vary according to snow
depth and moisture
content.
Release lever (2) to
stop movement.
Attachment Clutch -
Right Hand Lever
is engaged, the impeller may be frozen in the
auger housing. Immediately release the
attachment clutch lever and move the unit
into a heated area to thaw.
NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns
freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 19.
Ignition Switch
(Push/Pull Safety Key)
Key Switch has two positions:
1. "Stop" - pulled out
2. "Run" - pushed in
NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
Engine shut-off Switch
1. Set the engine shut-off switch to the
"Run" position to start and operate the
engine.
2. Set the engine shut-off switch to the
"Stop" position to shut off a running
engine.
Primer Bulb
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
EN - 11
Squeeze attachment
2
clutch lever against
handlebar (1) to
engage attachment.
Release both clutch
levers (2) to disengage
power and apply brake
1
to attachment.
IMPORTANT: If the
belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever
2
1
Pushing the primer bulb in adds
fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off
on page 14.