Operation; Emergency Stopping; Before Operating Unit; Start The Engine - Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum 24 SHO EFI CE Operator's Manual

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 24.
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

IMPORTANT: The unit is shipped with the
EFI battery disconnected. The EFI battery
MUST be connected to start and run the
engine.
IMPORTANT: Engine can be started with
throttle in any position.
1. Electric Start: Connect power cord to
starter and then into 120V 3-wire
grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use a power cord that is UL
listed or CSA certified, rated for a minimum of
13 amps, grounded and labeled as suitable
for outdoor use.
All Models
2. Ensure the EFI battery located under the
control panel is connected and fully
charged. See Figure 11.
3. Insert engine key and turn to run position.
4. 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.
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Figure 11