Ariens 938016 - 522 manual Starting And Shutoff, Manual Start, Electric Start optional

STARTING AND SHUTOFF

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. DO NOT attempt to start your unit at this time. Read entire Owner/Operator Manual and the Engine Manual first.

IMPORTANT: At start up, allow unit and engine to adjust to the outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before shut off, run auger a few minutes to prevent freeze-up of auger.

NOTE: Try out each control without the engine running to see how they work and what they do.

WARNING: THROWN OBJECTS could cause death or serious injury. ALWAYS position discharge chute straight ahead (away from operator) for starting.

Manual Start

1.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

2.Push primer Bulb 1 to 3 times for cold engine.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

3. Pull choke control knob out.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.

4.Insert key into ignition switch.

5.Turn key to "Run" position.

6.Stand to right of unit. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly.

7.Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against unit.

8.Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.)

9.When engine has started, open choke slowly by gradually pushing choke control knob in.

Electric Start (optional)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank engine for more that 20 seconds. ALWAYS allow starter to cool down for 10 minutes between each try or starter will be damaged.

1.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

2.Push primer Bulb 1 to 3 times for cold engine.

NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed.

3. Pull choke control knob out.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.

4. Insert key into ignition switch.

5.Turn key to "Run" position.

6.Connect Female End of power cord to switch Box.

7.Plug Male End of power cord into 120 Volt AC receptacle.

8.Push starter button to crank engine.

9.When engine starts, release starter button

10.Open choke slowly by gradually pushing choke control knob in.

11.Disconnect power cord from receptacle first, then from switch box.

Shutoff

1.Engage and run auger a few minutes after use to prevent freeze-up of auger.

2.Release auger clutch bail and allow auger to stop.

3.Turn ignition switch to "Stop" position.

4.Remove key.

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