Ariens Hydro Pro Track 32 Owners Manual - Page 22

5. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase Oil WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Check and add fuel if required. Check that the engine crankcase oil is full using dipstick. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. TO STOP 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. STARTING AND SHUT 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 the outdoor temperature before clearing snow. Before shut-off, run the attachment a few minutes to prevent impeller freeze-up. NOTE: Try out 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 attachment clutch and traction drive clutch levers are fully disengaged. 3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. NOTE: When temperature is below -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 turn to "Run" position. 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 on page 35.) 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 (240V) 1. Connect extension cord to starter. IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of your starter and only use matching outlets. 2. Plug extension cord into 240V grounded outlet. IMPORTANT: Use an extension cord that is capable of handling current requirements. See your Ariens dealer for recommended extension cord. 3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. 4. Make sure that the attachment clutch and traction drive clutch levers are fully disengaged. 5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. NOTE: When temperature is below -26° C additional priming may be needed. 6. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions. NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine. 7. Set throttle to proper starting position. 8. Insert key into ignition switch and turn to "Run" position. 9. Press starter button on engine until engine starts. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur. (If engine does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 35.) 10. Adjust choke as needed. 11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter. 12. 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 (12V) (926514) 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 -26° C additional priming may be needed. 4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions. EN - 22