Ariens 924124-ST926DLE User Manual
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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 key is turned
(12V) or starter button (120V or 240V) is
pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut-Off.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back
against starter.
Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 12)
To clear the chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be 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.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the
auger housing.
Deflector Remote
Place deflector into position before operation.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
Push deflector remote forward to throw snow
lower. Pull deflector remote back to throw
snow higher.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 220°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe
direction and angle, away from operator and
bystanders, before starting engine.
Chute Crank (Not on 924517)
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in Service and
Adjustments, or repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Crank
Handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute
controls. Start engine and run for 3-5 minutes
to thaw. If still frozen, take to warm place until
controls are free.
Chute Rotation Switch (924517)
Press the chute rotation switch right (1) to
rotate chute clockwise. Press the chute
rotation switch left (2) to rotate chute
counterclockwise.
Heated Handles
Turn the heated handles
switch to the ON (1) position
to activate. Turn the switch
to the OFF (2) position to
deactivate.
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 12
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