Ariens SNO-THRO 932 - Manual (Page 12)

Operation (Continued)
Speed Selector
A CAUTION: DO NOT overload machine
capacity by attempting to clear snow at
too fast a rate.
A CAUTION: Operate equipment only with
good visibility and light.
Speed Selector controls units forward speed and
reverse motion. Moving Speed Selector forward
increases forward travel speed. Moving it to rear
decreases forward motion and/or engages reverse
motion.
IMPORTANT: Position Speed Selector in notch of
desired speed. Forward speed can be changed
without clutching. DO NOT change motion from
forward to reverse with clutch engaged.
NOTE: Low speed (1) is recommended for removing
deep or hard packed snow.
Wheel Drive Clutch
A
CAUTION: Stay alert for holes, rocks,
roots and hidden hazards in area of
operation. Exercise extreme caution
when operating on or crossing gravei
drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
A downward force on Wheel Drive Clutch Lever
engages wheel drive for propelling unit. Releasing
Wheel Drive Clutch Lever stops forward or reverse
movement.
A
CAUTION: Disengage power to
auger/impeller when unit is being
transported or is not in use. DO NOT
operate unit at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when
backing.
NOTE: When transporting unit to or from area to be
cleared, press down on handlebars enough to raise
front of Sno-Thro slightly off surface and engage
Wheel Drive Clutch without engaging Attachment
Drive Clutch.
Attachment Drive Clutch
3. Discharge Chute Crank Rod
4. Speed Selector
Figure 7: Operating Components
A downward force on Attachment Drive Clutch Lever
engages attachment and releasing it disengages
attachment.
NOTE: Attachment clutch should be engaged before
wheel drive clutch when attempting to throw snow.
To clear an area, run Sno-Thro in an overlapping
series of paths. For large areas start in middle and
throw snow to each side so you do not have to move
it more than once.
Stopping
A
WARNING: Take all possible
precautions when leaving unit
unattended, such as disengaging power
to attachment, stopping engine and
removing key to prevent unauthorized
use.
IMPORTANT: Run attachment a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of auger/impeller.
Release Attachment Drive Clutch, throttle down and
turn engine Ignition Key to “OFF.
A
CAUTION: Stop engine and remove wire
from spark piug after striking a foreign
object. Thoroughly inspect Sno-Thro for
any damage and repair damage before
restarting and operating unit.
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