Ariens SNO-THRO 932 - Manual (Page 10)

Operation
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WARNING: Wear adequate winter outer
garments and footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Wear eye protection such as safety
goggles to protect eyes from objects
that may be thrown from machine. DO
NOT wear ioose ciothing or scarves that
may get caught in rotating parts of unit.
A CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is
tight, all safety devices in place and all
adjustments correct.
IMPORTANT: Check impeller to be sure it is not
frozeh; by removing spark plug wire, engaging
attachment clutch and pulling rewind starter. If
impeller is frozen, move Sno-Thro to a heated area
and thaw to prevent possible damage to unit.
NOTE: This product is equipped with an internal
combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near
any unimproved, forest-covered or brush-covered
land unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal
laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be
maintained in effective working order by operator.
Check that engine crankcase is full of oil using
dipstick, see Lubrication and Maintenance Section to
add or change.
Fuel
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WARNING: Gasoline is highiy fiammabie
and must be handled with care. Never
fill tank when engine is running or hot
from operation. DO NOT aiiow open
flame, matches or smoking in area. DO
NOT overfill. Wipe up any spills. Use
approved (RED) gasoline container.
NOTE: To prevent foreign particles from entering
tank while filling; wipe snow, dust, dirt and debris
from around cap before removing.
Check fuel supply. Fill gasoline tank with good grade
of fresh unleaded gasoline (leaded if unleaded is
unavailable). DO NOT use premium, gasohol or mix
gasoline with oil.
Runners
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CAUTION: Adjust auger/impeller
housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfeces.
Runners should be adjusted as conditions require.
Raising or lowering runners controls distance scraper
blade is held above surface being cleared.
When operating machine on gravel surface, lower
runners so that housing will not pick up gravel. On
concrete, blacktopped or packed down snow
surfaces, raise runners so that scraper blade scrapes
clean. To reduce tendency of housing to ride up over
heavy wet or hard packed snow, remove runners and
reinstall with their narrow edge down.
Position Sno-Thro on a flat level surface. Adjust
runners by inserting a spacer of desired thickness
under center of scraper blade, loosen hardware, slide
runners to flat surface and tighten hardware.
NOTE: Above method keeps housing level by
adjusting runners equally. Uneven runners make
machine difficult to steer and results in uneven
clearing.
Chute Deflector
Position Deflector at desired height. DO NOT throw
snow any higher than necessary.
NOTE: Tighten locking hardware on chute deflector if
it does not stay in set position.
Discharge Chute
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DANGER: DO NOT put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.
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WARNING: NEVER direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone in front of equipment while unit
is in operation. Be familiar with area of.
operation._________________________
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate Sno-Thro near glass —
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc.,
without proper adjustment of discharge direction and
angle.