Ariens Sno-Tek 24E Manuel Du Propriétaire page 17

Snow Clean-Out Tool
(Figure 14)
WARNING: Hand contact with the
rotating impeller is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
1. Snow Clean-Out Tool
Figure 14
To clear the discharge chute:
1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug.
2. Wait for impeller blades to stop rotating
completely.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from
the auger housing and use it to remove
the clog from the discharge chute.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the
auger housing.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire, and restart
engine.
Remote Discharge Chute Deflector
Control
ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector
at a safe angle before starting engine.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than
necessary.
Place deflector remote in a forward notch to
throw snow lower. Place deflector remote in a
rearward notch to throw snow higher.
Discharge Chute
Discharge chute rotates 205°.
ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe
direction and angle, away from operator and
bystanders, before starting engine.
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Discharge Chute Crank
IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set
position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS on page 24, or repair before
operation.
Rotate the chute with the discharge chute
crank handle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute
controls. If frozen, take to warm place until
controls are free.
Axle Lock Pin
(Figure 15)
Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the
right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to
increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow
for easier turning of the unit.
NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels
unlocked.
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Scraper Blade
The scraper blade allows the back of the
housing to keep better contact with the
surface being cleared. It also prevents
damage to the housing from wear.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade
to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will
become damaged.
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Wheel Unlocked
Axle Lock
Pin
Wheel Locked
Figure 15