Ariens 916003 AMP 24 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 10 for all Controls and Features
locations.
Dual Handle Interlock
When attachment clutch and then traction
drive clutch are engaged, the attachment
clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if
released. To stop attachment, release traction
drive clutch and both clutches will disengage.
Traction Drive Clutch – Left-Hand
Lever
Squeeze the traction drive
clutch lever against the
handlebar (1) to engage
wheel drive for propelling
unit. Forward speed will
vary according to snow
depth and moisture
content.
Release lever (2) to stop
movement.
NOTE: When traveling to or from the area to
be cleared, press down on the handlebars
enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off
the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch
without engaging the attachment drive clutch.
Attachment Clutch – Right-Hand
Lever
Squeeze Attachment
Clutch Lever against
handlebar (1) to
engage attachment.
Release both clutch
levers (2) to disengage
power and apply brake
to attachment.
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the
attachment clutch lever is engaged, the
impeller may be frozen in the auger housing.
Immediately release the attachment clutch
lever and move the unit into a heated area to
thaw.
NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns
freely, see Attachment Drive Belt
Replacement on page 23.
Power Switch
Operate power switch
with a removable key.
Power switch has two
positions: ON (1), and
OFF (2).
Always remove key
when unit is
unattended or
connected to battery
charger.
Battery Level Indicator
When the
power
switch is in
the ON
position
one LED
will light,
indicating
the relative
charge remaining in the batteries. When the
batteries are fully charged (1) LED 10 or 9 will
be lit.
During operation the lit LED will change,
moving down the indicator scale as the
batteries discharge.
When the batteries charge are nearly
depleted (0) LED 1 and 2 will flash alternately.
NOTE: The battery level indicator will only
reset once the batteries have been fully
charged.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Pull out to start
drive motor (1) and
push in to stop
drive motor (2).
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands
and feet, always disengage clutches,
move PTO and power switches to
OFF position, and wait for all
movement to stop before unclogging
or working on snow thrower.
Keep hands and feet away from
auger and impeller.
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