Ariens 924071 - Manual (Page 5)

TO START
Tjurn key to "RUN” position.®
2. Move Throttle to "FAST" position.®
3. Move Choke Control to "CHOKE" position © .
When engine warms up move Choke Control to
"OFF" (no choke) position.
4. Turn Discharge Chute to left before starting.®
Pull Rewind Starter. 0
a. Pull rope out slowly until the engine reaches the
start of the compression cycle. (The rope will
pull slightly harder at this point.)
b. Let the rope rewind slowly.
c. Pull the rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let the
rope rewind slowly - do not let the rewind han­
dle snap back.
NOTE: IF YOUR SNO-THRO IS EQUIPPED WITH AN
ELECTRIC STARTER, REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH THE STARTER.
5. As desired, turn on and, if necessary, adjust
headlight © . See Figure 1.
TO TRANSPORT (TRACTION DRIVE)
1. Move Speed Selector to desired speed.©
2. Press down on the top of the handbars enough to
raise the front of the Sno-Thro slightly off the
ground.
3. Depress Traction Clutch Lever to transport.®
TO OPERATE
1. Move Chute Deflector to desired height with
remote control provided. Remote control knob
must be turned to unlock position to raise or lower
Deflector. After Deflector is adjusted lock the
knob which locks the Deflector in place.®
2. Turn Hand Crank to direct Discharge Chute. ®
Direct snow away from area to be cleared; the
chute will adjust through a 230° turn.
3. Move Speed Selector to desired speed.©
4. Depress Attachment Clutch Lever to engage
snow throwing. ©
IMPORTANT; IF THE IMPELLER (FAN) IS FROZEN OR
RUSTED, THE BLOWER ATTACHMENT WILL NOT
FUNCTION CAUSING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO
BLOWER BELT AND DRIVE COMPONENTS. BE
CAREFUL TO GRADUALLY ENGAGE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER TO ACTIVATE IMPELLER (FAN)
BEFORE OPERATING.
5. Move Throttle to "FAST" position.®
6. Depress Traction Clutch Lever to drive the Sno-
Thro wheels. ©
NOTE: BOTH HANDLEBAR CLUTCH LEVERS MUST BE
DEPRESSED TO OPERATE AND BLOW SNOW. SPEED
OF THE MACHINE IS CONTROLLED BY THE THROT­
TLE AND SPEED SELECTOR.
TO STOP
1. Release Traction Clutch Lever. ©
2. Except for emergency stops, allow the Sno-Thro
Attachment Clutch to be engaged and the engine
run for a short time to throw out slush and water
and prevent freezing of the fan.
3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever. ©
4. Turn key to "OFF" position. ®
5. Place Throttle in "FAST" position.® Place Choke
Control in "CHOKE" position © .
NOTE: THIS SNO-THRO IS EQUIPPED WITH A
MECHANICAL INTERLOCK BETWEEN WHEEL DRIVE
CLUTCH AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVERS.
WHEN BOTH CLUTCH LEVERS ARE ENGAGED THE
MECHANICAL INTERLOCK WILL ENGAGE AND THE
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH WILL REMAIN ENGAGED AS
LONG AS THE TRACTION CLUTCH LEVER IS NOT
RELEASED. THIS FREES THE RIGHT HAND TO
OPERATE
OTHER CONTROLS. ONCE THE
MECHANICAL INTERLOCK IS ENGAGED, BOTH THE
WHEEL DRIVE AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVERS
MUST BE RELEASED TO DISENGAGE THE ATTACH­
MENT DRIVE.
OPERATING TIPS
1. Snow is best removed as soon as possible after
snow fall. Adjust runners and scraper blade to suit
surface
conditions. See "ADJUSTMENTS-
MAINTENANCE" section of this manual.
2. To clear an area properly run the Sno-Thro in an
overlapping series of paths. For large areas start in
the middle and blow snow to each side so it
doesn't have to be moved more than once.
3. Snow should be discharged with the direction of
wind whenever possible. Do not blow snow any
higher than necessary.
4. Chemicals used to melt ice and snow may damage
the finish of your Sno-Thro. When possible, wipe
the Sno-Thro clean with a rag (automotive wiper
washer fluid may be applied) to remove residue.
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