Ariens Sno-Thro 921001 - ST824E - Manual (Page 14)

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Choke Control Knob
1.Choke Closed position:
chokes off air to engine for
easier start.
2.Choke Open position:
allows for normal operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually
open choke after engine
starts.
Throttle
The throttle controls the engine speed.
To increase or decrease the engine
speed, adjust to:
1. Fast (normal or warm starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold weather starts)
4. Stop (engine is off)
Electric Starter
The electric starter will start a properly choked and
cranked engine when the starter button is pushed.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 17.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against
starter.
Snow Clean-Out Tool
(Figure 15)
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.
Deflector Remote (921002, 003, 004)
Place deflector into position before operation. DO NOT
throw snow any higher than necessary.
Place deflector remote in a forward notch to throw
snow lower. Place deflector remote in a rearward notch
to throw snow higher.
Discharge Deflector (921001)
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe
angle before starting engine. DO NOT throw snow any
higher than necessary.
1. Push deflector handle forward or down to throw
snow lower.
2. Pull deflector handle up or to the rear to throw
snow higher (Figure 16).
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 200°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and
angle, away from operator and bystanders, before
starting engine.
WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating
impeller is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
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Figure 15 OS7102
Figure 16 OS7103