Ariens Sno-Thros 924000 Series - Manual (Page 4)

CONTROLS
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SPEED SELECTOR: Sets speed of tractor. Change
speed or shift to reverse.
THROTTLE: Controls engine speed. On 5 and 7 HP
Models move throttle control to "FAST" position
after engine has stopped to minimize throttle damage
due to freezing. On 8 and 10 HP Models move
throttle to "SLOW" position after engine has stopped
to minimize throttle damage due to freezing.
WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER: Activates tractor
drive. Depress to move tractor, release to disengage
drive and stop machine.
ATTACHMENT DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER: Activates
auger and impeller. Depress to run auger and im­
peller. Depress to run auger and impeller, release both
attachment and tractor clutch to stop attachment.
HAND CRANK: Turns discharge chute 230° so snow
can be thrown away from area being cleared.
CHOKE: Move choke to choke position to start
engine. Models 924046 and 924048 have choke on
top of heater box. Models 924050 and 924052 have
choke at rear of heater box.
PRIMER BUTTON: Injects gas directly into car­
buretor. (A) Move choke lever to full. (B) Push
primer bulbtwo times. (C) Pull start rope three times.
If engine fails to start, repeat procedure from step
(B).
KEY SWITCH: Prevents unauthorized use. Turn on
to run, turn off to stop.
STARTER BUTTON: The starter button (i^ is found
oh all units equipped with electric starters. Plug the
120 volt cord into the starter block; plug the op­
posite end into a convenient 120 volt outlet. Push
the starter button to start the engine.
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING:
Fill engine crankcase with Ariens Sno-Thro oil 5W-20
when using Sno-Thro.
Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean, regular gasoline.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Make visual check with regards to safety precautions, ob­
structions, lubrication and maintenance.
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: Models 924048, 924050 & 924052.
The differential lock is located in the left wheel hub.
When preparing to blow snow, turn the differential lock till it
snaps IN. In this position the differential is locked and both
wheels turn together. Power is applied equally to both. To use
the differential, pull back on the knob and turn it to the
OUT position. This unlocks the differential for easy turning
with mower, vacuum or broom attachments.
If tractor is to be used with lawn attachments, be sure
heater box is removed and air cleaner installed. Follow de­
tailed instructions packed with attachment.
NOTE:
Check for frozen throttle control and for frozen impeller fan
before starting engine. These problems arise in wet, slushy
snow. If the impeller is frozen, it is best freed by thawing
in a heated garage or other building. A frozen throttle control
may be freed by starting the engine and letting it run long
enough to heat up the carburetor and loosen the cable. The
best solution for both problems is preventing freezing. Allow
the engine to run for a short time before shutting down to
throw the remaining slush and water out of the blower
housing and thus prevent freezing of the impeller fan. On
5 and 7 HP Models move throttle control to "FAST" position
after engine has stopped to minimize throttle damage due to
freezing. On 8 and 10 HP Models move throttle to "SLOW"
position after engine has stopped to minimize throttle damage
due to freezing.
TO ST ART: Controls are identified in Figure 6.
Turn key to "run" position.
Move choke lever to CHOKE position:
Move throttle to FAST position.
Push primer bulb ( l ) 2 times.
Pull recoil starter nn to start engine. If the machine is
equipped with an electric starter attach the starter cable to the
starter switch, plug the cable into any convenient 120 volt
electrical outlet ■ and depress the starter button to crank and
start the engine. Follow the starter manufacturers instructions
supplied with the starter.
Move choke ^6^ to no choke gradually as engine warms up.
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