Ariens Sno-Thro ST11528LE Owner's/Operator's Manual page 12

Throttle (926008, 009, 010, 011, 012)
The throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or
decrease the engine speed, adjust to:
1. Fast (normal or warm starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold weather starts)
4. Stop (engine is off)
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Engine Shut Off Switch (926007)
Press the switch to "OFF" to stop the engine. The
switch must be pressed to "ON" to start the engine.
Electric Starter (120V electric start models)
The electric starter will start a properly choked and
cranked engine when the starter button is pushed.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 14.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against
starter.
Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 11)
WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating
impeller is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the
auger housing and use it to remove the clog.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger
housing.
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Figure 11
Deflector Remote
Place deflector into position before operation. DO NOT
throw snow any higher than necessary.
Place deflector remote in a forward notch to throw
snow lower. Place deflector remote in a rearward notch
to throw snow higher.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 200°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and
angle, away from operator and bystanders, before
starting engine.
Discharge Chute Control
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position,
adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
on page 19, or repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Control.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If
still frozen, take to warm place until controls are free.
Heated Handles (926008, 009, 010, 011, 012)
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2
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Remote Differential (926008, 010, 012)
Squeeze and hold the remote differential lever to lock
differential so both wheels drive and provide better
traction. Release the remote differential lever to allow
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easier steering.
If remote differential does not engage or disengage
properly, adjust or repair before operation (see
REMOTE DIFFERENTIAL (926008, 010, 012) on
page 20).
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Figure 12
Turn the heated handles switch to the
ON (1) position to activate. Turn the
switch to the OFF (2) position to
deactivate.
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