Ariens Sno-Thro 939003-ST520E - Manual (Page 11)

GB - 13
To clear the discharge chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the
auger housing and use it to remove the clog from
the discharge chute.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger
housing.
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe
angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.
Push deflector handle forward or down to throw snow
lower. Pull deflector handle up or to the rear to throw
snow higher.
IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in Discharge Chute
Deflector on page 17, or repair before operation.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 200°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and
angle, away from operator and bystanders, before
starting engine.
Chute Crank
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position,
adjust as directed in Discharge Chute on page 18, or
repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Crank.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If
still frozen, take to warm place until controls are free.
Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to
keep better contact with the surface being cleared. It
also prevents damage to the housing from normal
wear.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear
too far or Auger/Impeller housing will become
damaged.
Runners
The runners control the distance between the scraper
blade and the ground. Adjust runners equally to keep
blade level with the ground. Refer to Pre-Start on
page 13 for recommended settings.
FILLING FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-ventilated
area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent
dirt from entering Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for correct type
and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) below
bottom of filler neck with unleaded gasoline.
NOTE: Tank capacity is 2 qt (1.96 L).
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
PRE-START
1. Frozen Impeller
IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to
be sure it is not frozen.
To check impeller:
1. With ignition key switch in “Stop” position,
squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged
position.
2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle.
3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter Handle)
move unit to a heated area and thaw to prevent
possible damage.
2. Check Function of Clutches
If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust
or repair before operation (see Check Clutch Operation
on page 15).
3. Check Runners
Check and adjust Runners (see Runners on page 17).
Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard,
smooth surface(s). Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between
scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces.
4. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase Oil
Check and add fuel if required. Check that the engine
crankcase oil is full using dipstick. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.