Ection Peration; Controls And Features - Ariens Sno-Thro ST724 Operator's Manual

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ONTROLS AND
See Figure 3 for all Controls and Features locations.
Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever
Squeeze the Traction Drive
Drive
Clutch Lever against the
Disengaged
Handlebar to engage wheel drive
for propelling unit. Forward speed
will vary according to snow depth
and moisture content.
Drive
Engaged
Release lever to stop movement.
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NOTE: For transport of unit to or from area to be
cleared, press down on handlebars enough to raise front
of unit slightly off surface and engage Traction Drive
Clutch without engaging Attachment Drive Clutch.
NOTE: Attachment Clutch should be engaged before
Traction Drive Clutch when throwing snow.
Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever
WARNING
THROWN OBJECTS could result in personal injury
and/or property damage. ALWAYS discharge in a safe
direction. Disengage attachment power when unit is
being transported to work area or is not in use. Use
extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
surfaces.
CAUTION
STRIKING FOREIGN OBJECTS may damage unit
and result in minor or moderate injury. Shut off unit
and engine and remove wire from spark plug. Check
for any damage or loose parts and repair before
restart.
IMPORTANT: Check impeller to be sure it is not frozen.
If belt squeals when the Attachment Clutch Lever is
engaged, the Impeller is frozen. Immediately release the
Attachment Clutch Lever and move the unit to a heated
area to thaw.
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EATURES
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Impeller
Disengaged
Impeller
Engaged
Ignition Switch
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP or
UNAUTHORIZED USE could result in death or
serious injury. ALWAYS shut off unit and remove key
before servicing or leaving unit unattended.
The Ignition Switch is operated by a
removable Key. It has two positions:
1. "Stop" - pulled out
2. "Run" - pushed in
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Primer Bulb
Pushing the Primer Bulb in adds fuel for
easier engine start (see Starting and Shut
Off).
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Release both clutch levers to
disengage power and apply
brake to attachment.
Squeeze Attachment Clutch
Lever against Handlebar to
engage attachment.
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WARNING
Choke Control Knob
1. "Choke Closed" position: Choke
Control chokes off air to engine for
easier start.
2. "Choke Open" position: allows for
normal operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke,
after engine starts.
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