Ariens 921013 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See CONTROLS and FEATURES on
page 13 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 Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 29.
Ignition Switch (921013, 017, 018, 022,
023)
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.
Ignition Switch (Push/Pull Safety
Key) (921019, 020)
Key Switch has two
positions:
1. “Stop” - pulled out
2. “Run” - pushed in
NOTE: DO NOT twist
key after it is inserted.
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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