Ariens CONTROLS AND FEATURES, Dual Handle Interlock, Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever, Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever, Primer Bulb, Speed Selector

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 CONTROLS and FEATURES on page 14 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
1		depth and moisture
		content.
	OL2701	Release lever (2) to
		stop movement.

NOTE: When traveling to or from the area to be cleared, press down on the handlebars

Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever

Squeeze Attachment

2Clutch Lever against handlebar (1) to

	engage attachment.
	Release both clutch
	levers (2) to disengage
1	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 Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29.

Ignition Switch (Push/Pull Safety Key)

Key Switch has two positions:

1.“Stop” - pulled out

2.“Run” - pushed in

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

1

Ignition Switch (12V start on dash panel) (926312, 313, 316)

1	2		The ignition switch is
			operated by a removable
		3	key. It has three positions:
			1.Stop
			2.Run

enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch without engaging the attachment drive clutch.

OS0232

3.Start

Primer Bulb

Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for easier engine start.

Refer to Starting and Shut Off

on page 21.

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Speed Selector

Position the Speed Selector in the appropriate speed notch to control forward and reverse travel.

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