Ariens Sno-Thro 921013- Manuals

Step Four: 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 pedes...

Step Five: Install Discharge Chute Crank 1. Remove the gear cover from top of chute pedestal. 2. Insert the short end of the chute crank into the hole in the front of the control panel. NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the dash. 3. Connect the chute crank to the p...

Step Seven: Install Skid Shoes 1. Remove hardware from skid shoes. 2. Install hardware through blower housing and skid shoe as shown. 3. Adjust skid shoes, see Skid Shoes in Owners Manual. Spacer

Step Eight: 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 de...

Step Nine: Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall.

Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual). Step Ten: Check Auger Gearcase Oil

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

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual. Remove the plug from the fuel tank and install the fuel cap located in the attached bag. Step Twelve: Fill Engine Fuel Tank

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.

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

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

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

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.

Starting Engine / Step F: (Manual 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 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723.

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.

Step Fourteen: 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 (vertical) position.

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 2012 The Ariens Company. All rights r...