Ariens Power Brush 36 Owners Manual - Page 11

Throttle Lever The throttle (Figure 4, item 7) controls the engine speed. To increase or decrease engine speed, adjust to: 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) to left 2. Part-Throttle at center 3. Slow (cold weather starts) to right Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. The fuel shut-off valve (Figure 4, item 12) has two positions: Closed Position: Use this position to service, transport, or store the unit. 12 3 Electric Starter The electric starter (Figure 4, item 16) will start a properly choked engine when the starter button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 13. Recoil Starter Handle When pulled, handle (Figure 4, item 5) will turn engine over. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against starter. NOTE: When operating unit in the winter months recoil guard foam cover must be installed. See Recoil Guard Foam Cover Installation on page 19. Speed Selector Lever Position lever (Figure 4, item 2) in the appropriate notch to control speed of forward and reverse travel. Open Position: Use this position to run the unit. BRUSH ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Brush can be positioned either straight ahead or angled 20º to either right or left. To change the angle of the brush: 1. Release the attachment clutch and then the traction clutch. 2. Pull up on the Brush Angle Lock Lever (Figure 4, item 4) and hold. This will release the cable-operated lock pin. Brush Position Locked FORWARD: 6 (6) Fastest Brush Position Unlocked (1) Slowest 3. With the brush assembly resting on ground, push/pull on handlebars to IMPORTANT: DO rotate brush right or left. NOT change motion 4. With brush in the desired position, from forward to release Brush Angle Lock Lever to lock reverse with clutch brush in position. 1 engaged. Forward or reverse speed can be changed without declutching. 1 REVERSE: 2 (1) Slow (2) Fast GB - 11