Ariens Path-Pro 208 Owners Manual - Page 11

OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. See Figure 4 for all controls and features locations. Engine Switch (Item 16) The engine switch has two positions: 1 1. OFF Engine will not start or run. 2 2. ON Engine will start and run. Fuel Shut-off Valve (Item 20) IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed (off) position before transporting the unit. The valve is closed when it is narrow and vertical when viewed from above. The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: 1 1. OFF Use this position to service, transport or store the unit. 2. ON 2 Use this position to run the unit. Choke Control Knob (Item 15) 1. START (Choke Closed): 1 Chokes off air to engine for easier starting. 2. RUN 2 (Choke Open): Allows for normal operation. IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. Primer Bulb (Item 17) Pushing primer bulb adds fuel to engine for easier start. See Start Engine (Recoil Start) on page 13. Recoil Starter Handle (Item 5) When pulled, handle will start engine. See Start Engine (Recoil Start) on page 13. IMPORTANT: Do not let handle snap back against handlebar. Electric Start Button Models 938032, 033, 034 (Item 18) When pushed, button will start a properly choked and cranked engine. See Start Engine (Electric Start) on page 13. Discharge Chute (Item 8) Turn discharge chute handle (Item 6) to control direction of snow discharge. EN - 11