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TRAINING

1.

Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar

with

the

controls

and

the

proper

use

of

the

equipment.

Know how to stop the Sno-Thro and disengage the controis

quickly.

2.

Never allow children to operate the Sno-Thro. Never allow

adults to operate the Sno-Thro without proper instruction.

3.

Keep the area of operation ciear of aii persons, particulariy

smaii children, and pets.

4.

Exercise

caution

to

avoid

slipping

or

falling,

especiaiiy

when starting or operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the Sno-Thro is to be

used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and

other foreign objects.

2.

Disengage aii clutches before starting the engine (motor).

3.

Do

not

operate

the

Sno-Thro

without

wearing

adequate

winter

outer

garments

and

eye

protection

such

as

safety

glasses. Wear footvvear which will improve footing on siip-

pery surfaces.

4.

Handle fuel with care; it is highiy fiammabie.

a. Use an approved fuei container.

b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fiii fuei

tank indoors.

d. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spiiied fuei.

5.

Use the power cord furnished with the electric starter, if so

equippied.

6.

Adjust the blower housing height to ciear gravel or crush­

ed rock surface with engine off.

7.

Never atteinplto make any adjustments while theengine is

running

(except

where

specifically

recommended

by

manufacturer).

8.

Let

engine

and

machine

adjust

to

outdoor

temperatures

before starting to clear snow.

OPERATION

1.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep

clear ef the discharge opening at all times.

2.

Exercise

extreme

caution

when

operating

on

or

crossing

gravel

drives,

walks,

or

roads.

Stay

alert

for

hidden

hazards or traffic.

3.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the

wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the Sno-Thro

for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting

and operating the Sno-Thro.

4.

If the Sno-Thro should start to vibrate аЬпогпиНу, stop the

engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration i^^f^

generally a warning of trouble.

5.

Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating posi­

tion,

before

unciogging

the

blower/impeller

housing

or

discharge

guide,

and

when

making

any

repairs,

ad­

justments, or inspections.

6.

When cieaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the

blower/impelier and ail moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

7.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the

engine and for transporting the Sno-Thro in or out of the

buiiding.

Open

the

outside

doors;

exhaust

fumes

are

dangerous.

8.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise ex­

treme caution when changing direction on siopes. Do not

attempt to ciear steep siopes.

9.

Never operate the Sno-Thro without proper guards, piates,

or other safety protective devices in piace.

10.

Never

operate

the

Sno-Thro

near

giass

enclosures,

automobiles,

window

wells,

drop-offs,

etc.,

without

pro­

per adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children

and pets away.

11.

Do not overload the Sno-Thro capacity by attempting tc^"^

clear snow at too fast a rate.

^

12.

Never operate the Sno-Thro at high transport speeds on

sHppery surfaces. Use care when backing.

13.

Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in

front of the unit.

14.

Disengage power to the blower/impeller when Sno-Thro is

transported or not in use.

15.

Use

only

attachments

and

accessories

approved

by

Ariens.

16.

Never operate the Sno-Thro without good visibility or light.

AIvvays be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the

handies. Walk; never .run.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1.

Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at fre­

quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equip­

ment Is in safe working condition.

2.

Never store the Sno-Thro with fuel in fuel tank inside a

building

where

ignition

sources

are

present

such

as

hot

water

and

space

heaters,

clothers

dryers,

etc.

Allow

the

engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

3.

Always refer to Owner’s Manual for important details if the'-:_^

Sno-Thro is to be stored for an extended period.

4.

Run the Sno-Thro a few minutes after throwing sno«*-

prevent freeze-up of the blower/impeller.

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