Ariens SNO-THRO 004-SS522E Specifications download pdf (Page 12)

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STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release auger clutch bail to stop

unit in an emergency.

Stop engine, remove key and wait for all

rotating parts to stop before leaving

operator’s position.

STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF

IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust

to the outdoor temperature before clearing

snow. Before shutting unit off, run auger a

few minutes to prevent freeze-up.

NOTE: Try out each control without the

engine running to see how it works and what

it does.

Manual Start

1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F

(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

2. Push primer bulb 1 to 3 times for cold

engine.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking

than a cold engine.

3. Pull choke control knob out.

4. Insert key into ignition switch.

5. Turn key to RUN.

6. Stand to behind unit. Grasp starter

handle and pull rope out slowly until it

pulls harder, let rope rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle

snap against unit.

7. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm

stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts.

(If engine does not start, see

Troubleshooting on page 18.)

9. When engine has started, open choke

slowly by gradually pushing choke

control knob in.

Electric Start (938017, 018, 117)

NOTE: Electric start models can be started

manually (see Manual Start on page 12).

1. Connect extension cord to prongs on

starter.

IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know

voltage of your starter and only use matching

outlets.

2. Plug extension cord into 120V 3-wire,

grounded outlet.

3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

4. Push primer bulb 1 to 3 times for cold

engine.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F

(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

5. Insert key into ignition switch.

6. Turn key to RUN position.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking

than a cold engine.

7. Pull choke control knob out.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank engine for more

than 5 seconds on each attempt.

8. Push starter button until engine starts.

9. Open choke slowly by gradually pushing

choke control knob in.

10. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then

from starter.

Shutting Off

1. Engage and run auger a few minutes

after use to prevent freeze-up of auger.

2. Release auger clutch bail and allow

auger to stop.

3. Turn key to STOP position.

4. Remove key.

SNOW REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust

to the outdoor temperature before clearing

snow.

To propel unit and throw snow:

1. Start engine.

2. Engage auger clutch bail to engage

auger.

NOTE: Do not lift handlebar so high to allow

snow to kick back from under unit.

3. Lift handlebar so auger contacts surface

to be cleared. Lift the handlebar only

high enough to propel unit forward.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS could result in

personal injury and/or damage to

unit. DO NOT attempt to start your

unit at this time. Read entire

Owner/Operator Manual and the

Engine Manual first.

WARNING: THROWN OBJECTS

could cause death or serious injury.

ALWAYS position discharge chute

straight ahead (away from operator)

for starting.

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