12
Ariens
®
932 Series Sno-Thro
®
Rev. 8/97
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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.
IMPORTANT:
At start up, allow unit and engine to
adjust to the outdoor temperatures before clearing snow.
Before shut off, run impeller a few minutes to prevent
freeze-up of impeller.
NOTE:
Try out each control without the engine running
to see how they work and what they do.
Manual Start
See Figure 3 for all Controls and Features locations.
WARNING
THROWN OBJECTS
could result in death or serious
injury.
ALWAYS
position Discharge Chute straight
ahead (away from operator) for starting.
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead.
2. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
NOTE:
When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C)
additional priming may be needed.
3. Turn Choke control to "Choke Closed" position.
NOTE:
A warm engine requires less choking than a cold
engine. If fuel drips out of carburetor during starting,
engine is over-choked. Pull starter handle several times
with choke open before continuing.
4. Insert key into Ignition Switch.
5. Turn key to "Run" position.
6. Stand to right of unit. Grasp starter handle and pull
rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is
compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly.
7. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let
rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against
Starter.
8. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not start,
refer to Engine Manual.)
9. Open choke slowly by gradually turning control to
"Choke Open" position.
10. Set throttle to "Part Throttle" or Slow" position for
adaptation to ambient temperature or transport.
Once achieved, set throttle to "Fast" position for
normal operation.
WARNING
ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS
are a warning of trouble.
Immediately stop unit and engine, remove key, and
allow all moving parts to stop. Remove wire from
spark plug. Inspect unit and make any necessary
repairs before restart.
11. Select Speed Control range and direction.
12. Engage Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever.
13. Engage Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever.
Shut Off
WARNING
IMMEDIATELY RELEASE BOTH CONTROL
LEVERS TO STOP UNIT
in an emergency.
Stop Engine, remove Key and wait for
all rotating parts to stop before leaving
operators position.
1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and allow unit
to come to a complete stop.
2. Engage and run Impeller a few minutes after use to
prevent freeze-up of Impeller.
3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and wait for all
moving parts to come a complete stop.
4. Move Throttle to the slow position.
5. Turn Ignition Switch to "Stop" position.
6. Remove key.
T
HROWING
S
NOW
CAUTION
HIDDEN HAZARDS
may result in minor or moderate
injury and/or damage to unit. Stay alert for holes,
rocks, roots, traffic, and other hazards.
Snow is best removed as soon as possible after a snow
fall. To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of
paths. For large areas; start in the middle and throw
snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than
once. ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be
cleared and with direction of the wind.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT overload unit capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
