STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Electric Start
Immediately release auger clutch bail to stop
unit in an emergency.
NOTE: Electric start models can be started
manually (see Manual Start on page 13).
1.
Connect extension cord to prongs on
starter.
Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
rotating parts to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know
voltage of your starter and only use matching
outlets.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
2.
Plug extension cord into 120V 3-wire,
grounded outlet.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in
personal injury and/or damage to
unit. DO NOT attempt to start your
unit at this time. Read entire
Owner/Operator Manual and the
Engine Manual first.
3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
4. Push primer bulb 1 to 3 times for cold
engine.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
5.
6.
Insert key into ignition switch.
Turn key to RUN position.
IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperature before clearing
snow. Before shutting unit off, run auger a
few minutes to prevent freeze-up.
NOTE: Try out each control without the
engine running to see how it works and what
it does.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
7.
Pull choke control knob out.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank engine for more
than 5 seconds on each attempt.
8.
Push starter button until engine starts.
WARNING: THROWN OBJECTS
could cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS position discharge chute
straight ahead (away from operator)
for starting.
9. Open choke slowly by gradually pushing
choke control knob in.
10.
Disconnect power cord from outlet, then
from starter.
Shutting Off
Manual Start
1.
Engage and run auger a few minutes
after use to prevent freeze-up of auger.
1.
Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F
(-26° C) additional priming may be needed.
2. Release auger clutch bail and allow
auger to stop.
2.
Push primer bulb 1 to 3 times for cold
engine.
3. Turn key to STOP position.
4.
Remove key.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking
than a cold engine.
SNOW REMOVAL
3.
4.
5.
6.
Pull choke control knob out.
Insert key into ignition switch.
Turn key to RUN.
IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust
to the outdoor temperature before clearing
snow.
To propel unit and throw snow:
Stand behind unit. Grasp starter handle
and pull rope out slowly until it pulls
harder, let rope rewind slowly.
1.
Start engine.
2. Engage auger clutch bail to engage
auger.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle
snap against unit.
7.
NOTE: Do not lift handlebar so high to allow
snow to kick back from under unit.
3. Lift handlebar so auger contacts surface
to be cleared. Lift the handlebar only
high enough to propel unit forward.
Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.
8.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts.
(If engine does not start, see
Troubleshooting on page 19.)
9.
When engine has started, open choke
slowly by gradually pushing choke
control knob in.
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| Categories | Ariens Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Ariens 938017, Ariens 938018, Ariens SS522EC, Ariens SS722EC |
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