OPERATION
2.
Pull recoil starter handle. Auger should
rotate with the turning of the engine.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
3.
4.
Release the auger clutch bail.
Pull recoil starter handle again. Auger
must not rotate as engine turns.
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands
and feet, always disengage clutches,
shut off engine, and wait for all
movement to stop before unclogging
or working on snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: If belt squeals when auger
clutch bail is engaged, auger may be frozen.
Immediately release auger clutch bail and
move the unit to a heated area to thaw.
Auger
Keep hands and feet away from
auger.
When handlebar is lifted so auger contacts
the ground, auger propels unit forward while
throwing snow. Forward speed will vary
according to depth and moisture content.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 6 for controls and features
locations.
Primer Bulb
Ignition Switch
Pushing the primer bulb in
adds fuel for easier engine
start (see Starting and Shutting
off on page 13).
Ignition switch is operated by
1 STOP
a removable key that has two
positions.
1. STOP
2. RUN
RUN
OS1620
2
Choke Control Knob
OS1680
Pulled out (closed) – chokes
off air to the engine for easier
start.
Auger Clutch Bail
Pushed in (open) - allows for
normal operation.
Squeeze auger clutch
bail against handlebar
to engage auger.
OS1570
IMPORTANT: Gradually push in choke
control knob after engine starts.
Engaged
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, recoil starter handle will turn
engine over.
Release auger clutch
bail to disengage and
brake auger.
Disengaged
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let recoil starter
handle snap back against unit.
Check Auger Clutch Bail
Discharge Chute (Figure 7)
Discharge chute rotates 220°.
WARNING: Check auger clutch
before each use. Auger brake MUST
DISENGAGE when clutch is
engaged. Auger brake MUST STOP
AUGER WITHIN 5 SECONDS of
releasing auger clutch bail.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe
direction and angle, away from operator and
bystanders, before starting engine.
Rotating Discharge Chute (Figure 7)
Two options are available to rotate discharge
chute:
IMPORTANT: If auger clutch bail moves
freely with no resistance before contacting
handlebar or does not operate as indicated in
the following steps, adjust or repair unit
before operating (see Drive Belt Adjustment
on page 16).
•
Discharge Chute Crank
• Discharge Chute Handle
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force a frozen
discharge chute. Start engine and run for 3-5
minutes to thaw. If still frozen, take to a warm
place until controls are free.
1.
With key in STOP position, engage
auger clutch bail.
GB - 11
| Categories | Ariens Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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