Ariens 932504 - 524 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features
locations.
Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Bail
Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch Bail against
the Handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for
propelling unit. Forward speed will vary
according to snow depth and moisture
content.
Release bail (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 Bail
Squeeze Attachment Clutch Bail against
handlebar (1) to engage attachment. Release
both clutch bails (2) to disengage power and
apply brake to attachment.
IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the
attachment clutch bail is engaged, the
attachment drive may be frozen. Immediately
release the attachment clutch bail and move
the unit into a heated area to thaw.
Ignition Switch
Key Switch has two positions:
1. “Stop” - pulled out
2. “Run” - pushed in
NOTE: DO NOT twist key
after it is inserted.
Primer Bulb
Pushing the primer bulb in adds
fuel for easier engine start.
Refer to Starting and Shut Off.
Speed Selector
The Speed Selector controls the unit travel in a
forward or reverse direction when positioned
in notch of speed.
Forward:
(6) Fastest
(1) Slow
Reverse:
(1) Slow
(2) Fast
IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from
forward to reverse with clutch engaged.
Forward speed can be changed without
declutching.
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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