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Quick Start Guide 

Hydro Pro 36 (926055 s/n 101 & up) 

Step 1: Unfold Handlebar 

Step 2: Install Discharge Chute 

Step 3: Install Chute Control Assembly 

Step 4: Install Discharge Chute Rod 

Step 5: Install Remote Deflector Cable 

Step 6: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock 

Step 7: Check Tire Pressure 

Step 8: Adjust Skid Shoes 

Step 9: Check Auger Gearcase Oil 

Step 10: Check Engine Crankcase Oil 

Step 11: Fill Engine Fuel Tank 

Step 12: Start Engine 

Step 13: Stop Engine 

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION, WARNING, AND DANGER LABELS.  

IMPORTANT: 

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND ENGINE MANUAL 

THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 

BEFORE OPERATING.  

Summary of Contents for Hydro Pro 36

Page 1: ...Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Step 7 Check Tire Pressure Step 8 Adjust Skid Shoes Step 9 Check Auger Gearcase Oil Step 10 Check Engine Crankcase Oil Step 11 Fill Engine Fuel Tank Step 12 St...

Page 2: ...4 Rotate the handlebar into operating position NOTE The handlebar has two height positions Adjust the handlebar height to provide better operator comfort See Handlebar Height in Owner Manual 5 Instal...

Page 3: ...chute ring if not already greased 2 Remove mounting hardware from auger housing 3 Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed above NOTE Lea...

Page 4: ...gear cover from top of chute pedestal 2 Release the lock teeth on the gear assembly with your finger and rotate the discharge chute so it points straight ahead NOTE Make sure alignment markers are li...

Page 5: ...ke sure the chute control cable is routed between the lower handlebar and the bottom of the control panel insert control assembly into slot in control panel from below and install assembly into nylon...

Page 6: ...the slot and pointing straight up before installing the chute rod 1 Insert chute rod end without ears into control lever and slide into control panel until opposite end of rod clears the gear assembl...

Page 7: ...e sure the chute control cable ends are properly seated in control assembly and control arm 6 Replace gear cover on top of chute pedestal 7 Orient the chute and pedestal to its most vertical position...

Page 8: ...on the cable end into the bracket on left side of chute deflector 4 Hold seal out of the way while routing the cable through the bracket on the left side of the discharge chute and then push the cable...

Page 9: ...out the engine running press down engage both clutch levers Release attachment clutch lever Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released then both clutches must dise...

Page 10: ...Step Seven Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall...

Page 11: ...IMPORTANT Skid shoes should be adjusted as conditions require Allow 1 8 in 3mm between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces Allow 7 8 in 22 mm between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces See...

Page 12: ...Check oil level in auger gearcase see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual Step Nine Check Auger Gearcase Oil...

Page 13: ...IMPORTANT The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions Step Ten Check Engine Crankcase Oil...

Page 14: ...Fill fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual Step Eleven Fill Engine Fuel Tank...

Page 15: ...Step Twelve Starting the Engine...

Page 16: ...Starting Engine Step A Throttle Move the throttle control lever to the fast position Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the fast position...

Page 17: ...Starting Engine Step B Fuel Valve Turn the fuel shut off valve to the ON position...

Page 18: ...Starting Engine Step C Key Insert the key and turn to the ON START position...

Page 19: ...Starting Engine Step D Choke Turn the choke control knob to the choke position NOTE Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine...

Page 20: ...Starting Engine Step E Prime Push the primer two times Be sure to cover vent hole on primer bulb NOTE Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine...

Page 21: ...Start Firmly hold the starter cord handle Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly NOTE If the engine does not start after repeated attempts go to BRIGGSandSTRATT...

Page 22: ...ine Step F Electric Start First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle If an additional extension cord is required make sure it is a 3 wire grounded ex...

Page 23: ...Starting Engine Step G Electric Start Depress the push button After you start the engine first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord receptacle...

Page 24: ...Starting Engine Step H Warm up Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes Then slowly move the choke control knob to the run position...

Page 25: ...he key to the off position or move throttle control lever to slow and then to the stop position completely right Remove the key Keep away from reach of children After engine stops turn the fuel shut o...

Page 26: ...Engine Manual Contact Ariens Company www ariens com Phone 920 756 4688 E mail info ariens com For issues concerning engine please contact Briggs and Stratton www BRIGGSandSTRATTON com Phone 800 233 3...

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