Ariens 921028, 921029 CONTROLS AND FEATURES, Dual Handle Interlock, Traction Drive Clutch –, Left Hand Lever, Attachment Clutch –, Right Hand Lever, Ignition Switch (921023, 035)

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 Figures 17 and 18 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
2	Drive Clutch Lever
	against the Handlebar
	(1) to engage wheel
	drive for propelling unit.
	Forward speed will
	vary according to snow
	depth and moisture
1	content.
	Release lever (2) to
	stop movement.

NOTICE: 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
2
	Clutch Lever against
	handlebar (1) to
	engage attachment.
	Release both clutch
	levers (2) to disengage
1	power and apply brake
	to attachment.

IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals continuously 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.

NOTICE: If belt squeals continuously when impeller turns freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29.

Ignition Switch (921023, 035)

Operate the ignition switch

2with the removable key. To start the engine, turn the key to Start (1). To stop the engine, turn the key to Off (2).

1

Ignition Switch

(Push/Pull Safety Key) (921024, 028, 029, 030, 032)

	Key Switch has two
2
	positions:
	1.	“Stop” – pulled out
1	2.	"Run" – pushed in
	DO NOT twist key after it
	is inserted.

Engine Shutoff Switch (921024, 028, 029, 030, 032)

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 22.

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