Operation
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WARNING: Wear adequate winter outer
garments and footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Wear eye protection such as safety
goggles to protect eyes from objects
that may be thrown from machine. DO
NOT wear loose clothing or scarves
that may get caught in rotating parts of
unit.
CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is
tight, all safety devices in place and all
adjustments correct.
IMPORTANT: Check impeller to be sure it is not
frozen. With key in its off position move clutch bail to
engaged position, and pull recoil starter. If impeller is
frozen, (can not pull recoil starter) move Sno-Thro to
a heated area and thaw to prevent possible damage
to unit.
NOTE: This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered or brush-covered land
unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal
laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be
maintained in effective working order by operator.
Fuel
IMPORTANT: Failure to mix oil with gasoline will
result in seizure and severe damage to engine. DO
NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol
because alcohol will attack and cause internal parts
to deteriorate.
NOTE: To prevent foreign particles from entering
tank while filling: wipe snow, dust, dirt and debris
from around cap before removing.
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WARNING: Gasoline is highly
flammable and must be handled with
care. Allow engine to cool several
minutes before removing fuel tank cap.
Never fill tank when engine is running
or hot from operation. DO NOT allow
open flame, matches, or smoking in
area. DO NOT overfill. Wipe up any
spills and allow vapors to dissipate.
Use approved (RED) gasoline
container.
Ariens 2 cycle oil has been formulated to insure
maximum engine performance and increased engine
life. Premix Ariens oil (1-50 ratio) per instructions on
container. If Ariens oil is not available, select a
quality 2 cycle oil BIATC (Boating Industry
Association Two Cycle) approved oil and use
unleaded gasoline.
If oil manufacturer does not recommend mixing ratio,
mix at the 1 to 50 ratio.
NOTE: After fuel mixture has been left standing for a
prolonged time it will begin to separate, therefore
thoroughly shake mixture before using.
Chute Deflector
Position Deflector at desired height. DO NOT throw
snow any higher than necessary.
NOTE: Tighten locking hardware on chute deflector
if it does not stay in set position.
Discharge Chute Crank
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DANGER: DO NOT put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.
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WARNING: NEVER direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone in front of equipment while unit
is in operation. Be familiar with area of
operation.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate Sno-Thro near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop off etc.,
without proper adjustment of discharge direction and
angle.
Direct snow away from area to be cleared and with
direction of wind whenever possible. Crank rotates
chute 210 degrees.
Snow is best removed as soon as possible after a
snow fall.
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