Ariens Compact 24 Operation Manual - Page 14
Recoil Starter Handle, Snow Clean-Out Tool Discharge Chute Deflector, Discharge Chute
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Recoil Starter Handle When pulled, handle will turn engine over. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against starter. See Starting and Shut Off on page 16. Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 9) WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating impeller is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. 1 1. Snow Clean-Out Tool Figure 9 OS8040 To clear the discharge chute: 1. Shut off the engine. 2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the auger housing and use it to remove the clog from the discharge chute. 4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger housing. Discharge Chute Deflector ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe angle before starting engine. DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary. Push deflector handle forward or down to throw snow lower. Pull deflector handle up or to the rear to throw snow higher. IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 20, or repair before operation. Discharge Chute Discharge chute rotates 205°. ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and angle, away from operator and bystanders, before starting engine. Discharge Chute Crank IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 20, or repair before operation. Rotate the chute with the discharge chute crank handle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If frozen, take to warm place until controls are free. Axle Lock Pin (Figure 10) Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit. NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked. GB - 14