Snow Removal - Ariens Sno-Thro Hydro Pro 28 Track Owner's/Operator's Manual

8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle
snap against Starter.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 38.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Electric Start (220V)
(926325, 326, 329)
1. Connect extension cord to starter.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know
voltage of your starter and only use matching
outlets.
2. Plug extension cord into 220V grounded
outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use an extension cord that is
capable of handling current requirements.
See your Ariens dealer for recommended
extension cord.
3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4. Make sure that the attachment clutch
and traction drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTICE: When temperature is below -26° C
additional priming may be needed.
6. If engine is cold, apply choke. See
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTICE: A warm engine requires less
choking than a cold engine.
7. Set throttle to proper starting position.
8. Insert key into ignition switch and turn to
"Run" position.
9. Press starter button on engine until
engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. (If engine does not
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 38.)
10. Adjust choke as needed.
11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
starter.
12. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for adaptation to outside
temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast
position for normal operation.
Electric Start (12V)
(926514, 517)
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Make sure that the traction clutch and
attachment drive clutch levers are fully
disengaged.
3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTICE: When temperature is below -26° C
additional priming may be needed.
4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
NOTICE: A warm engine requires less
choking than a cold engine.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position.
6. Turn ignition key to the START position
until engine starts and release into the
RUN position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating
and damage can occur. If engine will not
start, see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 38
or refer to Engine Manual.
7. Adjust choke as needed.
8. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow
position for travel or adaptation to
outside temperature. Once achieved, set
throttle to Fast position for normal
operation.
Shut Off
1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and
allow unit to come to a complete stop.
2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up of Impeller.
3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and
wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
4. Move Throttle to the "Slow" position.
5. Turn off engine shut-off switch ("OFF").
6. Remove key.

SNOW REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperature before clearing
snow.
NOTICE: Attachment clutch should be
engaged before traction drive clutch when
throwing snow.
1. Select Speed Control position and
direction.
2. Engage Attachment Clutch – Right Hand
Lever.
3. Engage Traction Drive Clutch – Left
Hand Lever.
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