Ariens SNO-THRO 932 User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Operation (Continued)

Direct snow away from area to be cleared and with

direction of wind whenever possible. Crank rotates

chute 220 degrees.

If discharge chute does not stay in position while

operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to

increase tension on spring.

Snow is best removed as soon as possible after a

snow fall.

Starting

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to start your

engine at this time. Thoroughly read this

entire Owner’s Manual and engine

manufacturers operating instructions

first. .

NOTE: Try out each control without running engine to

see how they work and what they do.

Engine Ignition

WARNING: If equipment vibrates

abnormally, disengage attachment, stop

engine at once and remove key.

Abnormal vibration is a warning of

trouble. Repair any damage before

restarting unit.

CAUTION: Turn Key “OFF” and remove

it before attempting any maintenance,

adjustment or leaving unit unattended.

To start engine, place Key in Switch and turn it

clockwise to "RUN” position.

1. Choke

2. Throttle

3. Primer Bulb

4. Rewind Starter

5. Key Switch

Throttle

Throttle controls engine speed. To increase engine

speed pull up, to decrease push down throttle. Set

throttle at part throttle position for cold weather starts

and at fast position for normal operation or warm

starts.

Choke

Move choke control to “Choke” position. When

engine has started, open choke gradually.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a

cold engine. If fuel drips out of carburetor while trying

to start engine, engine is over choked. Pull starter

several times with choke open.

Primer Bulb

Push primer bulb two or three times when engine is

cold. When temperatures are below -15 degrees

Fahrenheit, additional priming may be needed.

Rewind Starter

WARNING: To prevent discharge toward

operator’s starting position, aiways turn

discharge chute straight ahead for

starting unit.

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Stand to right of unit. Grasp starter handle and pull

rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is

compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly. Then pull

rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope

rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap

against starter.

Repeat above instructions until engine starts. (Refer

to engine manufacturers instructions).

After engine has started and choke has been

opened, set throttle at its fast position.

NOTE: If Sno-Thro is equipped with electric starter,

refer to instructions provided with starter accessory.

Figure 6: Engine Controls

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