Ariens 920401 CONTROLS AND FEATURES, Dual Handle Interlock, Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever, Attachment Clutch, Right Hand Lever, Ignition Switch, Primer Bulb

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.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 7 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

2clutch lever against the

handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for propelling

1unit. Forward speed will vary according to snow

depth and moisture

content.

Release lever (2) to stop OL2701 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

2clutch lever against

	handlebar (1) to
	engage attachment.
	Release both clutch
1	levers (2) to disengage
	power and apply brake
	to attachment.
	IMPORTANT: If the
OL2691	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 Drive Belt Replacement on page 21.

Ignition Switch

(Push/Pull Safety Key)

Key Switch has two positions:

1.“Stop” - pulled out

2."Run" - pushed in

NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.

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Engine Shutoff Switch

1.Set the engine shutoff switch to the run position ("Run") to start and operate the engine.

2.Set the engine shutoff switch to the stop position ("Stop") to shut off a running engine.

Primer Bulb

Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for easier engine start. Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 15.

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