Operation – Ariens sno-tek 920401 User Manual

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CONTROLS

AND FEATURES

See Figure 7 for all Controls and Features
locations.

Dual Handle Interlock

When attachment clutch and then traction
drive clutch are engaged, the attachment
clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if
released. To stop attachment, release traction
drive clutch and both clutches will disengage.

Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand
Lever

Squeeze the traction drive
clutch lever against the
handlebar (1) to engage
wheel drive for propelling
unit. Forward speed will
vary according to snow
depth and moisture
content.

Release lever (2) to stop
movement.

NOTE:

When traveling to or from the area to

be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off
the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch
without engaging the attachment drive clutch.

Attachment Clutch -
Right Hand Lever

Squeeze attachment
clutch lever against
handlebar (1) to
engage attachment.
Release both clutch
levers (2) to disengage
power and apply brake
to attachment.

IMPORTANT:

If the

belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever
is engaged, the

impeller may be frozen in the auger housing.
Immediately release the attachment clutch
lever and move the unit into a heated area to
thaw.

NOTE:

If belt squeals when impeller turns

freely, see Attachment Drive Belt
Replacement on page 21.

Ignition Switch
(Push/Pull Safety Key)

Key Switch has two positions:

1. “Stop” - pulled out
2. "Run" - pushed in

NOTE:

DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.

Engine Shutoff Switch

1. Set the engine shutoff switch to the run

position ("Run") to start and operate the
engine.

2. Set the engine shutoff switch to the stop

position ("Stop") to shut off a running
engine.

Primer Bulb

Pushing the primer bulb in
adds fuel for easier engine
start. Refer to Starting and
Shut Off on page 15.

OPERATION

WARNING:

AVOID INJURY. Read

and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.

WARNING:

To avoid injury to hands

and feet, always disengage clutches,
shut off engine, and wait for all
movement to stop before unclogging
or working on snow thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from
auger and impeller.

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