Skid Shoe; Auger; Impeller; Shear Bolt - Ariens Platinum Series Operator's Manual

SKID SHOE

Controls the distance between the scraper
blade and the surface.

AUGER

Rotates to bring snow into impeller.

IMPELLER

Throws snow out discharge chute.

SHEAR BOLT

Secures auger to shaft and helps prevent
gearcase and gearcase component damage.
AUTO-TURN™ STEERING
Automatically locks or unlocks wheels to
allow unit to turn more precisely.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
(RIGHT SIDE)
Model 921057
See Figure 13.
Raises or lowers auger housing for various
snow-clearing situations.
Figure 13

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. Turn engine key to stop position and
remove key.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.

BEFORE OPERATING UNIT

IMPORTANT: Register your product! See
Register Your Product! on page 1.
1. Check for a frozen impeller.
a. Remove key.
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%. Ariens
recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in
all fuel. See Short Term on page 25.
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 11.

START THE ENGINE

1. Electric Start: Connect power cord to
starter and then into 120V 3-wire
grounded outlet.
All Models
2. Turn fuel valve to On position.
3. Insert engine key and turn to run position.
4. Cold Engines Only: Press primer bulb
3 times.
5. Turn choke control knob to On position.
6. Turn throttle control knob to run position.
7. Electric Start: Press electric start button
located on starter.
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: Pull recoil starter handle.
a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulls harder.
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