Operation; Controls And Features - Ariens 926001-ST926LE 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 Figure 10 for all Controls and Features 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
Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch
Lever against the Handlebar (1) to
2
engage wheel drive for propelling
unit. Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth and
moisture content.
1
Release lever (2) to stop movement.
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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. Engage the traction drive clutch without
engaging the attachment drive clutch.
Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever
Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever
2
against handlebar (1) to engage
attachment. Release both clutch
levers (2) to disengage power and
apply brake to attachment.
1
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals
when the attachment clutch lever is
engaged, the impeller may be frozen
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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 Drive Belt Replacement on page 27.

OPERATION

Ignition Switch
Key Switch has two positions:
2
1. "Stop" - pulled out
2. "Run" - pushed in
2
NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is
1
inserted.
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Ignition Switch (12V start on dash panel)
1
2
3
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Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for
easier engine start. Refer to Starting and
Shut Off on page 17.
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Speed Selector
Position the Speed Selector in the appropriate speed
notch to control forward and reverse travel.
Choke Control Knob
2
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The ignition switch is operated by a
removable key. It has three positions:
1.Stop
2.Run
3.Start
Forward:
(6) Fastest
6
(1) Slowest
Reverse:
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
1
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
1
change motion from forward
to reverse with clutch
2
engaged. Forward speed can
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be changed without
declutching.
1. Choke Closed position: chokes off
air to engine for easier start.
2. Choke Open position: allows for
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normal operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke
after engine starts.