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Ariens dealers provide any service or adjustments

required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.

Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens

dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service

center.

4.2 SERVICE POSITION

Place unit on a flat level surface. Tip machine forward

onto front of impeller housing for service as shown in

Figure 4. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over.

Strap and clamp onto bench if needed.

NOTE: Machine should remain in horizontal position to

service attachment and drive belts. Do not tip machine

forward.

4.3 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release both control levers to stop unit in

an emergency. Stop engine, remove key and wait for

all rotating parts to stop before leaving operator’s

position.

4.4 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF

IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust to

outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before

shut-off, run the attachment a few minutes to prevent

freeze-up.

IMPORTANT: Try each control without the engine

running to see how it works and what it does.

Manual Start

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.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C)

additional priming may be needed.

4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual

for detailed instructions.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a

cold engine.

5. Set throttle to proper starting position.

6. Insert key into ignition switch and push into RUN

position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.

7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it

pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

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.)

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

1. Connect extension cord to prongs on starter.

IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of

your starter and use only matching outlets.

2. Plug extension cord into 120V or 240V 3-wire,

grounded outlet.

3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

4. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment

drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.

5. Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C)

additional priming may be needed.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

WARNING: Before tipping unit up onto housing,

remove fuel so no spills will occur and remove

battery (if equipped). Ensure unit is secure and

will not tip over during maintenance.

Service Position

OS7125

Figure 4

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.

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