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EN - 12
7. Recoil Start: Pull recoil starter handle.
a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulls harder.
b. Pull handle firmly and quickly with a
rapid, continuous full-arm stroke.
Repeat until engine starts. If engine
does not start, see Troubleshooting
on page 22.
c. Let handle rewind slowly after engine
starts. DO NOT let handle snap
against engine.
8. Gradually turn choke off as engine
warms.
9. Electric Start: Disconnect power cord
from outlet and then from starter.
OPERATE UNIT
1. Rotate discharge chute and move
deflector to desired positions.
2. Select desired speed.
3. Engage attachment clutch.
NOTICE: Stop auger when traveling between
work areas.
4. Engage traction drive clutch.
NOTICE: Release lever before changing
speed.
Set Axle Lock Pin
NOTICE: Wheels must be locked in the outer
axle holes when using tire chains.
See Figure 13.
Axle lock pins may be positioned so both
wheels lock with axle rotation for greater
traction, or so one wheel is unlocked from
axle and rotates freely for easier turning.
For greater traction:
1. Align both wheel hub holes with inner
axle holes and insert lock pins.
For easier right turns:
1. Remove lock pin from right wheel hub.
2. Insert lock pin through outer axle hole.
For easier left turns:
1. Remove lock pin from left wheel hub.
2. Insert lock pin through outer axle hole.
Clear a Clogged Discharge Chute
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool.
2. Use the snow clean-out tool to clear the
clog.
3. Return the tool to its storage position on
the auger housing.
STOP THE ENGINE
1. Release traction drive clutch lever.
2. Run auger / impeller for a few minutes to
remove loose or melting snow to prevent
impeller from freezing.
3. Release attachment clutch lever.
4. Stop engine and remove key from unit.
5. Turn fuel valve to off position.
TRANSPORT UNIT
1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel
valve.
2. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NOTICE: NEVER secure from rods or
linkages that could be damaged.
CAUTION: One wheel MUST be
locked with axle at all times.
WARNING: NEVER use your
hand to clean out discharge
chute.
Figure 13
Wheel Spins
Freely
Wheel Locked for
Traction

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Ariens Sno-Tek 20 Specifications

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BrandAriens
ModelSno-Tek 20
CategoryLawn and Garden Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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