Ariens Sno-Tek 28E Quick Start Manual Download

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Step Two:

Install Discharge Chute

Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of the chute
pedestal mount.

Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing and
secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware removed
above.

Summary of Contents for Sno-Tek 28E

Page 1: ...ck Function of Dual Handle Interlock Step 6 Check Tire Pressure Step 7 Check Auger Gearcase Oil Step 8 Check Engine Crankcase Oil Step 9 Fill Engine Fuel Tank Step 10 Start Engine Step 11 Stop Engine...

Page 2: ...lever in the sixth forward position 4 Rotate the handlebar into operating position NOTE Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward 5 Install and tighten the hardware on...

Page 3: ...ll Discharge Chute 1 Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of the chute pedestal mount 2 Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware...

Page 4: ...Discharge Chute Crank 1 Slide chute crank through support bracket NOTE Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the dash 2 Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute wi...

Page 5: ...f discharge chute pedestal 2 Bend clip closed around cable 3 Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable hook cable to discharge chute crank 4 Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting 5 Ins...

Page 6: ...h cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever NOTE Hold down chute deflector cap if needed for more cable slack 9 Secure cable eye to control lever with washer and hairpin 10 Test controls t...

Page 7: ...hout 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 dis...

Page 8: ...Step Six Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall...

Page 9: ...Check oil level in auger gearcase see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual Step Seven Check Auger Gearcase Oil...

Page 10: ...IMPORTANT The engine is shipped with 5W 30 oil in crankcase Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions Step Eight Check Engine Crankcase Oil...

Page 11: ...Fill fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual Step Nine Fill Engine Fuel Tank...

Page 12: ...Step Ten Starting the Engine...

Page 13: ...Starting Engine Step A Choke Turn choke ON...

Page 14: ...Starting Engine Step B Rocker Switch Push rocker switch to RUN position...

Page 15: ...Starting Engine Step C Fuel Shut Off Valve Turn fuel shut off valve to ON position...

Page 16: ...Starting Engine Step D Key Install safety key switch Insert ignition key into slot but DO NOT turn the key Be sure ignition key snaps into place...

Page 17: ...ystem 3 primes maximum DO NOT over prime system Make sure you cover the vent hole before the primer is compressed Hold the primer bulb in the compressed position for one full second each time you pres...

Page 18: ...Starting Engine Step F Manual Start Grasp rope handle Pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback...

Page 19: ...F Electric Start Use a 3 wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first Then plug cord into wall receptacle Use appropriately sized extension cord 10AWG or larger to prevent damage...

Page 20: ...Starting Engine Step G Electric Start Press and hold starter button Note Do not hold the electric starter button down for more than 5 seconds Wait at least 1 minute before additional starting attempts...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...Step Eleven Stopping the Engine To stop engine in an emergency push the rocker switch to the STOP position Under normal conditions 1 Push rocker switch to STOP position 2 Pull safety key OUT...

Page 23: ...rs Manual and Engine Manual Contact Ariens Company www ariens com Phone 920 756 4688 E mail info ariens com For issues concerning engine please contact LCT www LCTUSA com Phone 800 558 5402 2011 The A...