Ariens SNO-THRO 932 - Manual (Page 11)

Operation (Continued)
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Direct snow away from area to be cleared and with
direction of wind whenever possible. Crank rotates
chute 220 degrees.
If discharge chute does not stay in position while
operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to
increase tension on spring.
Snow is best removed as soon as possible after a
snow fall.
Starting
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CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to start your
engine at this time. Thoroughly read this
entire Owner’s Manual and engine
manufacturers operating instructions
first. .
NOTE: Try out each control without running engine to
see how they work and what they do.
Engine Ignition
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WARNING: If equipment vibrates
abnormally, disengage attachment, stop
engine at once and remove key.
Abnormal vibration is a warning of
trouble. Repair any damage before
restarting unit.
CAUTION: Turn Key “OFF” and remove
it before attempting any maintenance,
adjustment or leaving unit unattended.
To start engine, place Key in Switch and turn it
clockwise to "RUN” position.
1. Choke
2. Throttle
3. Primer Bulb
4. Rewind Starter
5. Key Switch
Throttle
Throttle controls engine speed. To increase engine
speed pull up, to decrease push down throttle. Set
throttle at part throttle position for cold weather starts
and at fast position for normal operation or warm
starts.
Choke
Move choke control to “Choke” position. When
engine has started, open choke gradually.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a
cold engine. If fuel drips out of carburetor while trying
to start engine, engine is over choked. Pull starter
several times with choke open.
Primer Bulb
Push primer bulb two or three times when engine is
cold. When temperatures are below -15 degrees
Fahrenheit, additional priming may be needed.
Rewind Starter
A WARNING: To prevent discharge toward
operator’s starting position, aiways turn
discharge chute straight ahead for
starting unit._______________________
Stand to right of unit. Grasp starter handle and pull
rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is
compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly. Then pull
rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope
rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap
against starter.
Repeat above instructions until engine starts. (Refer
to engine manufacturers instructions).
After engine has started and choke has been
opened, set throttle at its fast position.
NOTE: If Sno-Thro is equipped with electric starter,
refer to instructions provided with starter accessory.
Figure 6: Engine Controls