Ariens 938033-SS21EC Snow Blower User Manual


 
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3. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level must
be maintained at safe operating level.
See
SPECIFICATIONS on page 20. See
Engine Manual for detailed information.
4. Replace cap.
To add oil:
1. Turn engine off and let cool for at least
three minutes.
2. Remove cap from oil fill (Item 11) and
add 5W-30 oil. Do not overfill.
3. Replace cap.
4. Clean up any spilled oil.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
1. Always shut off engine, remove key and
close fuel shut-off valve when
transporting on a truck or trailer.
2. Use extra care when loading or
unloading onto truck or trailer. Do not lift
using discharge chute handle
(Item 6).
3. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
Never secure from rods or linkages that
could be damaged.
4. Do not transport unit while engine is
running.
OPERATION
Start Engine (Recoil Start)
1. Check oil level. See Engine Oil on
page 12.
2. Position discharge chute (Item 8) in a
safe direction.
3. Move engine switch (Item 16) to ON
position.
4. Open fuel shut-off valve (Item 20).
5. If engine is cold, turn choke (Item 15) to
CLOSED position.
NOTICE: Do not apply choke to a warm
engine.
6. Push primer bulb (Item 17) twice.
NOTICE: Do not push primer bulb to start a
warm engine.
7. Slowly pull recoil starter handle (Item 5)
until engine compression makes pulling
difficult. Let starter rewind a little, and
then pull smoothly and quickly to start
engine.
8. Repeat step 7 as needed.
9. Gradually open choke after engine
starts.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after
three attempts, see
TROUBLESHOOTING
on page 19.
10. Pull auger control bar (Item 2) back to
handlebar to start auger; release bar to
stop auger.
Start Engine (Electric Start)
Models 938032, 033, 034
1. Check oil level. See Engine Oil on
page 12.
2. Position discharge chute (Item 8) in a
safe direction.
3. Connect a power cord to power cord
recepticle
(Item 19) and then plug cord
into a wall outlet.
CAUTION: Use cord that is minimum of
13 amp, 16 Gauge, 3 wire grounded plug, UL
listed, CSA Certified. Cord must be labeled
suitable for outdoor use.
4. Move engine switch (Item 16) to ON
position.
5. Open fuel shut-off valve (Item 20).
6. If engine is cold, turn choke (Item 15) to
CLOSED position.
NOTICE: Do not apply choke to a warm
engine.
7. Push primer bulb (Item 17) twice and
then press electric start button (Item 18).
NOTICE: Do not push primer bulb to start a
warm engine.
8. When engine starts, disconnect power
cord from wall outlet, then disconnect
cord from power cord recepticle.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after
three attempts, see
TROUBLESHOOTING
on page 19.
9. Pull auger control bar (Item 2) back to
handlebar to start auger; release bar to
stop auger.
Discharge Chute
(Item 8)
Models 938030, 031, 032, 034
IMPORTANT: Always throw snow in a safe
direction, away from people and windows.
To control the discharge of snow:
1. Turn discharge chute handle (Item 6) in
the direction you want to throw snow.
2. Loosen wing knob (Item 9) and move
discharge chute deflector handle
(Item 7) up or down to control snow
throw height.
3. Tighten wing knob in desired position.
If chute becomes frozen and does not turn
correctly, take unit into warm area until
controls are unfrozen.
CAUTION: Do not use chute handle to lift the
unit.