Page 2 - Unfold Handlebar
Step One: Unfold Handlebar 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. 3. Put the speed selector lever in the second reverse position. 4. Rotate the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable sprin...
Page 3 - Install Discharge Chute
Step Two: Install Discharge Chute 1. Grease underside of discharge 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: Leave discharge chute pedest...
Page 6 - Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
Step Five: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without 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 disengage. If they do not, contact your dea...
Page 7 - Check Track Tension
Step Six: Check Track Tension Check tracking of unit with the differential locked, and tension of tracks (see Track Tension Adjustment in Owners Manual.
Page 8 - Check Auger Gearcase Oil
Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual). Step Seven: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
Page 9 - Check Engine Crankcase Oil
IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Step Eight: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
Page 10 - Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual. Step Nine: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Page 11 - Step Ten: Starting the Engine
Page 12 - Throttle
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 13 - Fuel Valve
Starting Engine / Step B: Fuel Valve Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the “ON” position.
Page 14 - Key
Starting Engine / Step C: Key Insert the key and turn to the on/start position.
Page 15 - Choke; Choke is
Starting Engine / Step Four: Choke Turn the choke control knob to the choke position. NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
Page 16 - Prime
Starting Engine / Step Five: Prime Push the primer two times. NOTE : Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
Page 20 - Warm up
Starting Engine / Step 8: Warm up Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then, slowly move the choke control knob to the run position.
Page 21 - Step Eleven: Stopping the Engine
Step Eleven: Stopping the Engine Turn the key to the off position or move throttle control lever to slow and then to the stop position (completely left). Remove the key. Keep away from reach of children. After engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed position (vertical).
Page 22 - Additional Resources; Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual
Additional Resources • Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual • Contact Ariens Company www.ariens.com Phone: 920-756-4688 E-mail: [email protected] • For issues concerning engine, please contact Briggs and Stratton www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Phone: 800-233-3723 2011 The Ariens Company. All rights r...