User guide

CONTENTS
Instructions for Safe Operation........................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Decals . . .................................................................................................................................................... -3
Operation......................................................................................................................................................... 4-S
Adjustments/Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 6°9
Storage.............................................................................................................................................................. §
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Sno-Thro Service Guide................................................................................................................................. 11
Basic Consumm^User Service Components..................................................................................................... 12
Assembly & Pre>Service............................................................................................................................... 13-16
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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA
TION IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SYMBOL BE ALERT TO THE
POSSIBILITY OF INJURY AND CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION THAT
FOLLOWS.
AWARNING
ROTATING PARTS
Stop engine and remove
spark plug ignition wire before
removing obstructions.
MUFFLER &
ADJACENT AREAS
MAY EXCEED 15(T F
AWARMNG
ROTATING PARTS
Keep clear of collector
rakes while engine ■
is running
BE AWARE OF SAFETY DECALS
CAUTION; 00 NOT PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE DEFLECTOR OR
CHUTE. USE THE HANDLE PROVIDED TO ADJUST THE CHUTE
DEFLECTOR TO DESIRED HEIGHT.
CAUTION; A HIGH SPEED IMPELLER (FAN) ROTATES INSIDE
HOUSING TO THROW THE SNOW. NEVER REACH OR PUSH ANY
OBJECT INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE OR DELFECTOR TO
REMOVE ANY MATERIAL WITH THE SNO-THRO RUNNING.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR FROZEN IMPELLER (FAN) BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE. IF FAN IS FROZEN, FREE IT BY THAWING
THE SNO-THRO IN A HEATED BUILDING. THE BEST METHOD IS
TO PREVENT FREEZING BY ALLOWING THE BLOWER TO RUN
FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER SNOW THROWING TO ALLOW
SLUSH AND WATER TO BLOW OUT.
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS. FEET AND OBJECTS EXCEPT SNOW
OUT OF THE AUGER.
CAUTION: WET SNOW TENDS TO INCREASE THE CHANCE OF
CLOGGING AND TO DECREASE THE DISCHARGE DISTANCE. IF A
CLOG OCCURS, STOP ENGINE, REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE,
AND TURN DISCHARGE CHUTE TO RIGHT. POKE OUT WET
SNOW WITH A BROOM HANDLE, STICK OR SIMILAR OBJECT. IF
AN OBSTRUCTION BECOMES LODGED IN IMPELLER OR AUGER
USE THE BROOM HANDLE (NOT YOUR HANDS!) TO PUSH AND
ROTATE THE IMPELLER BACKWARDS (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE)
VIEWED FROM OPERATOR POSITION) AND CLEAR CLOG. IF
THIS IS UNSUCCESSFUL. REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR
ACCESS TO CLOG. YOUR ARIENS DEALER CAN PROVIDE FUR
THER ASSISTANCE.
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL
COMBUSTION TYPE ENGINE. DO NOT USE UNIT ON OR NEAR
ANY UNIMPROVED, FOREST-COVERED OR BRUSH-COVERED
LAND UNLESS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A
SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE OR
FEDERAL LAWS. A SPARK ARRESTER, IF IT IS USED. MUST
BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE
OPERATOR. SEE YOUR ARIENS DEALER OR ENGINE
MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE CENTER.
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