Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts.
If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance. To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678-5443 or visit our web site at http://www.ariens.com. SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. 1 & 2. DANGER Keep clear of auger while engine is running. OL1070 SAFETY Read operator’s manual. OL1801 • Allow operation only by properly trained adult, never children.
SAFETY RULES Walk Around Inspection Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to understand: • Work area. • Your unit. • All safety decals. Work Area ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or curbs.
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points. DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
TOOLS REQUIRED • 7/16" Open-end wrench TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON 1. Cut off top of carton. 2. Remove front and rear inserts and literature pack. 3. Cut out back of carton and roll unit out. 4. Remove protective packaging materials. ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly 1.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Refer to Figure 1 on the inside front cover for controls and features locations. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is operated with a removable key that has two positions. WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP or UNAUTHORIZED USE could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: THROWN OBJECTS can result in personal injury and/or property damage. ALWAYS position discharge chute and deflector in safe direction and angle before starting engine. DO NOT allow anyone in front of unit during operation. Be familiar with area of operation. DO NOT force frozen chute controls.
STARTING AND SHUTOFF 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: At start up, allow unit and engine to adjust to the outdoor temperatures before clearing snow.
TO THROW SNOW CAUTION: HIDDEN HAZARDS may result in minor or moderate injury and/or damage to unit. Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots, traffic, and other hazards. To propel unit and throw snow: 1. Start engine. 2. Squeeze auger clutch bail against handlebar to engage auger.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait for moving parts to stop, before performing maintenance or service. HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait for moving parts to stop before performing maintenance or service. HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation.
TO ADJUST AUGER CONTROL CABLE WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in death or serious injury. AUGER BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged. BRAKE MUST STOP AUGER WITHIN 5 SECONDS of releasing auger clutch bail. There must ALWAYS be some slight noticeable slack in the auger control cable when the auger is disengaged.
UNIT WARNING: FLAMMABLE FUEL and its EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any ignition sources are present. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition source. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
73700100 5 (3.73) 73700200 73800300 3600 73800400 73800500 8.46 (139) and grade Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new. 1.2 (1.1) Part no. 07236400 2.8 (7.1) 07236300 Installed 22 (56) 3-30 (0.9-9.1) 220°...
Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
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(90) days following the date of purchase. Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens Company to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
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