Starting, Engine ignition, Choke – Ariens SNO-THRO 937 User Manual
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Operation (Continued)
starting
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CAUTION:
DO
NOT
attempt
to
start
your engine at this time. Thoroughly
read this entire Owner's Manual and
engine
manufacturers
operating
instructions first.
NOTE:
Try out each control without running engine
to see how they work and what they do.
Figure 3: Engine Ignition
Engine Ignition
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WARNING:
If equipment vibrates
abnormally disengage attachment, stop
engine
at
once,
and
remove
key.
Abnormal
vibration
is
a
warning
of
trouble.
Repair
any
damage
before
restarting unit.
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CAUTION: Turn Key "OFF" and remove
it before attempting any maintenance,
adjustment or leaving unit unattended.
To start engine, place Key in Switch and turn it
clockwise to "RUN" position.
Choke
Pull choke control to “Choke" position. When engine
has started, open choke gradually.
NOTE:
A warm engine requires less choking than a
cold engine.
Primer Bulb
Push primer bulb two or three times when engine is
cold. When temperatures are below -15 degrees
Fahrenheit, additional priming may be needed.
Recoil Starter
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WARNING:
To
prevent
discharge
toward
operators'
starting
position,
always turn discharge chute straight
ahead for starting unit.
Stand to right of unit. Grasp starter handle and pull
rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is
compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly.
Then pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke.
Let rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT let starter handle snap
against bracket.
Repeat above instructions until engine starts. (Refer
to engine manufacturers instructions).
Electric Starter (Optional Accessory)
Connect power cord to switch box first then plug
other end into 120 volt AC receptacle.
Push Starter Button to crank engine.
IMPORTANT:
This electric starter is not equipped
with a thermal cut-out switch. DO NOT crank engine
for more than a total of 20 seconds without allowing
electric starter to cool down for 10 minutes. Failure
to do this can severely damage electric starter.
When engine starts, release starter button and
disconnect power cord from receptacle first, then
from switch box.
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CAUTION: DO NOT overload machine
capacity by attempting to clear snow at
too fast a rate.