Ariens dealers provide any service or adjustments required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

4.2 SERVICE POSITION

WARNING: Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove fuel so no spills will occur and remove battery (if equipped). Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over during maintenance.

Place unit on a flat level surface. Tip machine forward onto front of impeller housing for service as shown in Figure 4. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over.

Strap and clamp onto bench if needed.

NOTE: Machine should remain in horizontal position to service attachment and drive belts. Do not tip machine forward.

Service Position

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Figure 4

4.3 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

Immediately release both control levers to stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all rotating parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.

4.4 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF

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: Allow unit and engine to adjust to outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before shut-off, run the attachment a few minutes to prevent freeze-up.

IMPORTANT: Try each control without the engine running to see how it works and what it does.

Manual Start

1.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

2.Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.

3.Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.

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

4.If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

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

5.Set throttle to proper starting position.

6.Insert key into ignition switch and push into RUN position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.

7.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

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

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against starter.

9.Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.)

10.Adjust choke as needed.

11.Set throttle to PART THROTTLE or SLOW position for adaptation to outside temperature or travel. Set throttle to FAST position for normal operation.

Electric Start

1. Connect extension cord to prongs on starter.

IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of your starter and use only matching outlets.

2.Plug extension cord into 120V or 240V 3-wire, grounded outlet.

3.Turn discharge chute straight ahead.

4.Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged.

5.Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.

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

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