Ariens 920021 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figures 14, 15 and 16 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.
NOTICE: 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 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 continuously
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.
NOTICE: If belt squeals continuously when
impeller turns freely, see Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 30.
Ignition Switch
(Push/Pull Safety Key) (920013, 021)
Key Switch has two
positions:
1. “Stop” – pulled out
2. "Run" – pushed in
NOTICE: DO NOT twist
key after it is inserted.
Ignition Switch (920014, 020)
Operate the ignition switch with
the removable key. To start the
engine, turn the key to Start. To
stop the engine, turn the key to
Off.
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for
easier engine start. Refer to Starting and Shut
Off on page 21.
Speed Selector
Position the Speed Selector in the
appropriate speed notch to control forward
and reverse travel.
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands
and feet, always disengage clutches,
shut off engine, 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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OL2701
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OL2691
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920014, 020
920013, 021
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