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Step One: Unfold Handlebar Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. Put the speed selector lever in the second reverse position. Rotate the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward.
Step Two: Install Discharge Chute Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). Remove mounting hardware from auger housing. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed above. NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose to help install the chute crank.
Step Three: Install Discharge Chute Crank Insert the short end of the chute crank into the hole in the front of the control panel. NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the dash. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with hairpin.
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Step Four: Install Remote Deflector Control Cable Connect the cable end to the cable anchor on the discharge deflector before clipping the cable to the cable bracket on the discharge chute. Route deflector remote cable along the left side of the chute pedestal.
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Step Five: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage. If they do not, contact your Dealer for repairs.
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Step Six: Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall.
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Step Seven: Check Auger Gearcase Oil Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual).
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Step Eight: Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
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Step Nine: Fill Engine Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual.
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Starting Engine / Step A: Throttle Move the throttle control lever to the fast position (completely right). Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in this position.
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Starting Engine / Step B: Fuel Valve Turn the fuel shut- off valve to the on position.
Starting Engine / Step C: Insert the key and turn to the on/start position.
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Starting Engine / Step D: Choke Turn the choke control knob to the choke position. NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
Starting Engine / Step F: (Manual Start) Firmly hold the starter cord handle. Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go BRIGGSand STRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723.
Starting Engine / Step F: (Electric Start) First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If an additional extension cord is required, make sure it is a 3-wire.
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Starting Engine / Step G: (Electric Start) Depress the push button. After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord receptacle.
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Starting Engine / Step H: Warm up Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, Then, slowly move the choke control knob to the run position.
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Step Eleven: Stopping the Engine Turn the key to the off position or move throttle control lever to slow and then to the stop position. Remove the key. Keep away from reach of (completely left) children. After engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (vertical) position.
Additional Resources • Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual • Contact Ariens Company www.ariens.com Phone: 920-756-4688 E-mail: info@ariens.com • For issues concerning engine, please contact Briggs and Stratton www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Phone: 800-233-3723 2011 The Ariens Company. All rights reserved.
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