Ariens SNO-THRO 924326-ST1336LE - Manual (Page 9)

S
ection
3: O
peration
S tandard C ontrols
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features locations.
Drive
Disengaged
Drive
Engaged
Impeller
Engaged
Impeller
Disengaged
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Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand
Lever
Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch Lever
against the Handlebar to engage wheel
drive for propelling unit. Forward speed will
vary according to snow depth and moisture
content
NOTE: For transport of unit to or from area
to be cleared, press down on handlebars
enough to raise front of unit slightly off
surface and engage Traction Drive Clutch
without engaging Attachment Drive Clutch.
Attachment Clutch - Right Hand
Lever
Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever against
Handlebar to engage Impeller. Release
Lever to disengage and brake impeller
IMPORTANT: Check impeller to be sure It
is not frozen. If belt squeals when the
Attachment Clutch Lever is engaged, the
Impeller is frozen. Immediately release the
Attachment Clutch Lever and move the unit
to a heated area to thaw.
Ignition Switch
{Models 318,323)
Key Switch has two positions:
1. “Stop"
2. “Run"
(Models 324, 325, 326 only)
The Ignition Switch is operated by a
removable Key. It has three positions:
1. “Stop”
2. “Run”
3. "Start”
Primer Bulb
Push the Primer Bulb in to add fuel for
easier engine start.
Choke Control Knob
When turned to “Choke Closed” position,
the Choke Control chokes off air to engine
for easier start. When turned to “Choke
Open”, this allows for normal operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke, after engine starts.
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Throttle
The Throttle controls the engine speed. To
increase or decrease the engine speed
position control by adjusting to:
1. “Fast” (normal or warm starts)
2. “Part-Throttle”
3. “Slow” (cold weather starts)
4. “Stop” (engine is off)
Electric Starter (Optional)
The Electric Starter will start a properly choked and
cranked engine when the key is turned to the “Start”
position.
Speed Selector
The Speed Selector controls the unit travel in a forward
or reverse direction when positioned in notch of speed.
Forward:
“Fast”
“Medium Fast”
“Medium Slow”
“Slow” (Best used for
removing deep or hard packed snow)
Reverse:
(1) “Slow”
(2) “Fast”
IMPORTANT: Forward speed can be changed without
declutching. DO NOT change motion from forward to
reverse with clutch engaged.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position Discharge Chute Deflector in safe
direction and angle before starting engine.
IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in Adjustment Section, or
repair before operation.
Deflector Remote
For operation push Deflector Remote
Control knob forward to adjust Deflector
downward. To adjust Deflector upward
push Deflector Remote Control knob
downward. Place Deflector into position at
desired height before operation. DO NOT throw snow
any higher than necessary.
Rev. 9/98 Ariens® 924 Sno-Thro