Operation - Ariens Sno-Thro 932105 - 8526 , 932506 - 8526 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 8 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
2
1
OL2701
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
2
1
OL2691

OPERATION

Squeeze the Traction
Drive Clutch Lever
against the Handlebar
(1) to engage wheel
drive for propelling unit.
Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth
and moisture content.
Release lever (2) to
stop movement.
Squeeze Attachment
Clutch Lever against
handlebar (1) to engage
attachment. Release
both clutch levers (2) to
disengage power and
apply brake to
attachment.
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever is engaged, the
attachment drive may be frozen. Immediately
release the attachment clutch lever and move
the unit into a heated area to thaw.
Ignition Switch
2
1
OS1431
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds
fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off.
OS1321
Speed Selector
The Speed Selector controls the unit travel in a
forward or reverse direction when positioned
in notch of speed.
1
2
OS1192
Choke Control Knob
2
OS1332
GB - 13
Key Switch has two positions:
1. "Stop" - pulled out
2. Run - pushed in
NOTE: DO NOT twist key after
it is inserted.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
6
(1) Slowest
5
Reverse:
4
(1) Slow
3
(2) Fast
2
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
1
change motion from
forward to reverse with
clutch engaged.
Forward speed can be
changed without
declutching.
1. Choke Closed position:
chokes off air to engine for
easier start.
2. Choke Open position:
1
allows for normal
operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually
open choke after engine
starts.