Ariens Deluxe 28 Owners Manual - Page 17

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 Figures 17 and 18 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 Drive Clutch Lever 2 against the Handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for propelling unit. Forward speed will vary according to snow depth and moisture 1 content. Release lever (2) to stop movement. NOTICE: 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 2 Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever against handlebar (1) to engage attachment. Release both clutch levers (2) to disengage 1 power and apply brake to attachment. IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals continuously 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. NOTICE: If belt squeals continuously when impeller turns freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29. Ignition Switch (921023, 035) Operate the ignition switch 2 with the removable key. To start the engine, turn the key to Start (1). To stop the engine, turn the key to Off (2). 1 Ignition Switch (Push/Pull Safety Key) (921024, 028, 029, 030, 032) Key Switch has two 2 positions: 1. "Stop" - pulled out 2. "Run" - pushed in 1 DO NOT twist key after it is inserted. Engine Shutoff Switch (921024, 028, 029, 030, 032) 1. Set the engine shutoff switch to the run position ("Run") to start and operate the engine. 2. Set the engine shutoff switch to the stop position ("Stop") to shut off a running engine. Primer Bulb Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for easier engine start. Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 22. EN - 17