Ariens CONTROLS AND FEATURES, NOTE:, WARNING:, IMPORTANT:, Primer Bulb, Speed Selector, IMPORTANT: DO NOT, Dual Handle Interlock, Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever

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 11 for all Controls and Features locations.

Dual Handle Interlock

IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the attachment clutch lever is engaged, the attachment drive may be frozen. Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw.

Ignition Switch (120V or 240V start on engine)

Key Switch has two positions:

1.“Stop” - pulled out

2.Run - pushed in

2NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.

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Ignition Switch (12V start on dash panel)

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

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The ignition switch is operated by a removable key. It has three positions:

1.Stop

2.Run

3.Start

	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
1	and moisture content.
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	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 Lever

Squeeze Attachment

2Clutch Lever against

handlebar (1) to engage attachment. Release

both clutch levers (2) to disengage power and apply brake to

1 attachment.

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Primer Bulb

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

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Speed Selector

The Speed Selector controls the unit travel in a forward or reverse direction when positioned in notch of speed.

	Forward:
6	(6) Fastest
	(1) Slowest
5
	Reverse:
4
	(1) Slow
3	(2) Fast
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1	IMPORTANT: DO NOT
	change motion from
	forward to reverse with
	clutch engaged.
	Forward speed can be
	changed without
1	declutching.
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