Ariens 932047 - ST5524E Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Choke Control Knob
1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for
easier start.
2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation.
IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine
starts.
Throttle (932046, 047, 048)
The throttle controls the engine speed.
To increase or decrease the engine
speed, adjust to:
1. Fast (normal or warm starts)
2. Part-Throttle
3. Slow (cold weather starts)
4. Stop (engine is off)
Engine Shut-Off Switch (932045)
Press the switch to "OFF" to stop the engine. The
switch must be pressed to "ON" to start the engine.
Electric Starter (120V electric start models)
The electric starter will start a properly choked and
cranked engine when the starter button is pushed.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 14.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against
starter.
Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 9)
To clear the discharge chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the
auger housing and use it to remove the clog from
the discharge chute.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger
housing.
Discharge Chute Deflector
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe
angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.
Push deflector handle forward or down to throw snow
lower. Pull deflector handle up or to the rear to throw
snow higher.
IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS on page 18, or repair before
operation.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 195°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and
angle, away from operator and bystanders, before
starting engine.
Chute Crank (932045, 046, 047)
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position,
adjust as directed in Discharge Chute (932045, 046,
047) on page 19, or repair before operation.
Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Crank Handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If
frozen, take to warm place until controls are free.
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WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating
impeller is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
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Figure 9
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