Ariens Path-Pro SS21 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Ariens Path-Pro SS21 (938031 s/n 000101 & up)
•Step 1: Assemble Handlebar
•Step 2: Attach Discharge Chute
•Step 3: Check Auger Control Bar
•Step 4: Add Oil
•Step 5: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 6: Starting Engine
•Step 7: Stopping the Engine
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION, WARNING, AND DANGER LABELS.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND ENGINE MANUAL
THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
BEFORE OPERATING.

Step One:
Assemble Handlebar
1. Loosen knobs (#17) on each side of handlebar and rotate
handlebar to operating position.
2. Insert lower end of pivot bolt (#16) into handlebar holes.
3. Ensure auger control cable is not pinched and tighten knobs.
Do not over tighten.

Step Two:
Attach Discharge Chute
1. Place water guard ring (#18) on discharge chute hole.
2. Position discharge chute (#8) onto ring.
3. Position chute handle (#6) on top of discharge chute.
4. Ensure holes in all pieces align and secure with three screws
(#19). Do not over tighten.
5. Move chute handle to ensure proper operation of discharge
chute.

Step Four: Check Auger Control Bar
Engage auger control bar to
ensure proper operation.
There should be no
excessive tension on cable.
When auger control bar is
disengaged, there should
be slight slack in cable and
no tension.
NOTE: See Owner’s
Manual if adjustment is
necessary.

Step Five: Add Oil
1. Open fuel and oil door (#15) to access oil fill (#12).
2. Remove cap and add 16 oz. 5W-30 oil (#20). Check oil level
on dipstick to ensure proper operating level. See Owner’s
Manual for instructions.
3. Replace cap and close door.

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT
OVERFILL! See
FUEL TANK in Owners
Manual.
Step Six:
Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Step Seven: Starting the
Engine

Starting Engine / Step A:
Engine Switch
Move engine
switch to ON
position.

Starting Engine / Step B:
Fuel Shut-off Valve
Open fuel shut-off valve. The
fuel shut-off valve is open
when it is horizontal.
NOTE: When viewing the
Sno-Thro from the operating
position, the fuel shut-off
valve is located on the right
side of the engine, the fuel
and oil door must be open to
access it.

Starting Engine / Step C:
Choke
If engine is cold,
move choke to
FULL choke
position.
NOTE: Do not
apply choke to a
warm engine.

Starting Engine / Step D:
Prime
Push primer bulb twice.
Note: Do not push
primer bulb to start a
warm engine.

Starting Engine/ Step E:
(Manual Start)
Slowly pull recoil starter
handle until engine
compression makes
pulling difficult. Let
starter rewind a little,
and then pull smoothly
and quickly to start
engine. Repeat step as
needed.

Starting Engine / Step E:
(Electric Start)
Connect a power cord to
power cord receptacle and
then plug cord into a wall
outlet.
CAUTION: Use cord that is
minimum of 13 amp, 16
Gauge, 3 wire grounded plug,
UL listed, CSA Certified.
Cord must be labeled suitable
for outdoor use.
NOTE: When engine starts,
disconnect power cord from
wall outlet, then disconnect
cord from power cord
receptacle.

Starting Engine / Step F:
(Electric Start)
Press and hold
starter button.
Note: Do not hold
the electric starter
button down for
more than 5
seconds. Wait at
least 1 minute
before additional
starting attempts.

Starting Engine / Step G:
Warm up
Allow the engine to
warm up for 1-2
minutes, move the
choke control to the
CHOKE OFF
position.

Step Eight: Stopping the Engine
1. Release auger control
bar.
2. Turn engine switch to
OFF position.
3. Close fuel shut-off
valve.
NOTE: The fuel-shut off
valve is closed when it is
narrow and vertical when
viewed from above.

Additional Resources
•Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual
•Contact Ariens Company
www.ariens.com
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: inf[email protected]
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