Ariens 921012 Snow Blower User Manual


 
GB - 20
Skid Shoes
The skid shoes control the distance between
the scraper blade and the ground. Adjust skid
shoes equally to keep blade level with the
ground. Refer to Pre-Start on page 21 for
recommended settings.
Track Angle
(921014, 015, 016)
(Figure 21)
The track angle can be adjusted to position
the auger housing for level clearing, deep
cutting or transport.
Squeeze the handlebar trigger and press
down on the handlebars to move the auger
housing into an up position. Release the
trigger to hold the position.
Lift up on the handlebars and squeeze and
release the handlebar trigger to move the
auger housing into a down position.
FILLING FUEL TANK
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST
be in the closed position prior to transporting
the unit.
The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-
ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dirt from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove cap.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
below bottom of filler neck with unleaded
gasoline.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Manual for proper
fuel type and tank capacity.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Figure 21
Deep Cutting
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Transport
Normal
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Figure 22
Open Position: Use this
position to run the unit.
Closed Position: Use
this position to service,
transport, or store the
unit.
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Figure 23
Open Position: Use this
position to run the unit.
Closed Position: Use
this position to service,
transport, or store the
unit.
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