Ariens 924071 User's Manual
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1. efer to Engine Manufacturer s Instructions supplied vith this product GENERAL Store Sno Thro in a cool dry place Inspect Sno Thro for visible signs of wear breakage or damage Order any parts required and make necessary repairs to avoid delays when beginning use again Your Ariens dealer will be able to assist you Lubricate Sno Thro as described in LUBRICATION section of this manual Clean the Sno Thro thoroughly Touch up all unpainted and exposed areas with paint to avoid rust LUBRICATION ENGINE FIGURE 1 Fill Crankcase with oil as recommended in Engine Manufacturer s Instructions supplied with the product Check oil level before each use and change oil regularly according to Engine Manufacturer s Instructions SNO THRO DRIVE FIGURES 11 amp 12 At the start of each operating season grease gears pi nion sprocket reduction shaft and axle shaft as in dicated in Figure 11 Put a few drops of oil on the Speed Selector linkage and other linkage points SCRAPER gt BLADE lt SHEARBOLTS FILL RUNNER FIGURE 12 10 CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW GREASE OR OIL TO COME IN CONTACT WITH FRICTION WHEEL DRIVE DISC OR BELTS DO NOT APPLY OIL TO A HOT AREA Grease rake shaft at beginning of season periodically or each time a shear bolt is replaced At the end of the season remove shear bolts use a grease gun on zerk fittings to grease rake shaft turn rakes on shaft2. FIGURE 15 13 Install the lower handlebars on the frame using the studs and hardware in place on the frame Leave the hardware loose on the studs until the upper handlebars are installed Be sure to install the chute crank bracket on the left rear stud of handlebar when installing handlebar See CHUTE CRANK instructions Install the upper handlebar and panel on the lower handlebars Use a 5 8 carriage bolt and locknut in each of the top holes and a 1 1 2 carriage bolt and locknut in each of the lower holes With everything in place tighten all handlebar hardware ENGINE FIGURES 1 amp 16 1 Remove oil drain plug from the right hand side of engine base Install reducer and elbow and tighten until elbow outlet is toward rear of machine In stall drain hose with clamp onto elbow See Figure 16 Remove plastic cover on oil fill tube and discard 2 Add oil according to engine manufacturer s in structions provided with the Sno Thro After fill ing crankcase insert dipstick into the oil fill tube See Figure 1 The dipstick is shipped with loose parts in the parts container Install throttle contro knob from parts bag by screwing it onto the rod protruding through the top of the engine See Figure 1 FIGURE 16 CHUTE CRANK FIGURES 15 amp 17 The chute crank is packed separately in the carton The intermediate shaft universal joints and chute crank bracket are in place on the machine The ch
3. Stamped into top of Engine above Recoil Start message to the Ariens customer Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment We are pleased that you have selected Ariens and sincerely believe you have pur chased the best equipment available The care you give your new Ariens equipment will greatly determine the satisfaction and ser vice life you will obtain from it Use this manual and the engine manual supplied as your guide By observing the instructions and suggestions in these manuals your Ariens equipment will serve you well for many years Your Ariens dealer will be happy to supply any service or advice which may be required to keep your Ariens equipment operating at peak efficiency He stocks genuine Ariens parts and lubricants manufactured with the same precision and skill as the original equipment His factory trained staff is kept well informed on the best methods of servicing Ariens equipment and is ready and able to serve you If engine repairs or services are required they can be obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an authorized engine manufacturer s service station If service is required be prepared to supply the service person with the Model Number and Serial Number of the equipment and the engine as well as a full description of the problem encountered
4. THEN LIFT OFF THE BLOWER HOUSING 4 Remove the screws on each side that secure the blower housing to the frame As the blower hous ing and tractor are tipped apart roll the blower drive belt off the engine sheave between the sheave and belt finger This can be easily done by pulling the recoil starter rope to rotate the engine sheave With the belt disconnected the blower housing may then be lifted from the frame REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER DRIVE BELT CAUTION SINCE REPLACING THE BELTS WILL IN VOLVE TURNING THE ENGINE OVER WITH THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY START RESULTING IN INJURY THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED DURING THIS PRO CEDURE The Sno Thro blower drive belt is located on the sheave of the blower housing To replace this belt hold the im peller brake away from the belt and slip the belt from the sheave See Figure 5 Replace the blower drive belt by slipping it into position on the sheave positioning the brake shoe on the belt DRIVE BELT FIGURE 5 REPLACEMENT OF TRACTION DRIVE BELT FIGURE A CAUTION SINCE REPLACING THE BELTS WILL IN VOLVE TURNING THE ENGINE OVER WITH THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY START RESULTING IN INJURY THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED DURING THIS PRO CEDURE TRACTION 9 DRIVE IDLER FIGURE 6 ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE The traction drive belt is held in place on the sheaves by an idler pulley
5. The attachment clutch rod is installed in the upper handlebars but the chain must be hooked to the spring on the clutch bell crank Connect the spring to a link in the chain that will keep the chain snug without pulling up on the bell crank The attachment idler Figure 7 pulley must tighten up on the belt when the lever is down and must fall away from the belt when the lever is upright Adjust chain as required TRACTION CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT FIGURES 15 amp 18 1 The Traction Clutch Lever is already positioned the handlebar and the traction clutch rod is in place on the handle Check to be sure that the clutch lever is free to fall down on the grip 2 Insert the lower end of the traction clutch rod into the rod adapter See Figure 18A Lock in the differential for adjustment pro cedure Position the Traction Clutch Lever so that it is all the way forward up See Figure 18 Tighten the traction clutch rod in the rod adapter with the setscrew With Traction Clutch Lever down clutch yoke should come within 1 16 of top of slot in frame Adjust as required Place Speed Selector in First Tip machine forward on blower housing Tighten the adjustment nut while SSEMBLY amp PRE SERVICE 14 turning the wheels until the wheels begin to drag When wheels begin to drag the clutch lever should be engaged and released prior to adjust ment Back off three 3 turns See Figure 18 Wheels should then turn easi
6. To free the belt the idler can be pulled from the belt and the belt removed from the sheave Activate traction clutch to gain clearance It may be necessary to pull back attachment idler arm clevis pin for additional clearance To replace the belts position on the engine sheave first then on the drive sheave Position the idler carefully on the belt With the belt in position and the idler in place check the belt alignment The engine sheave and the traction sheave must align with one another WITH THE TRAC TION CLUTCH ENGAGED If the sheaves are not properly aligned loosen the setscrews on the engine sheave and align the sheaves Re tighten the setscrews Recheck the belt alignment WITH THE TRACTION CLUTCH ENGAGED Replace spark plug wire A NOTE ABOUT ARIENS BELTS ARIENS BELTS are individually engineered to the highest standards of material quality design and con struction including special cording locations for strength and stability This assures that the belts will deliver maximum performance and durability for each product s specific applications The selling price of ARIENS BELTS reflects these quali ty features Our name and number stamped on your replacement belt is your assurance of receiving the quality you are paying for FIGURE 7 INSTALLATION OF BLOWER HOUSING FIGURE 7 CAUTION SINCE REPLACING THE BELTS WILL IN VOLVE TURNING THE ENGINE OVER WITH THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MIGHT ACCIDENTAL
7. provided Remote control knob must be turned to unlock position to raise or lower Deflector After Deflector is adjusted lock the knob which locks the Deflector in place 8 2 Turn Hand Crank to direct Discharge Chute Direct snow away from area to be cleared the chute will adjust through a 230 turn 3 Move Speed Selector to desired speed 4 Depress Attachment Clutch Lever to engage snow throwing 2 IMPORTANT IF THE IMPELLER FAN 15 FROZEN OR RUSTED THE BLOWER ATTACHMENT WILL NOT FUNCTION CAUSING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO BLOWER BELT AND DRIVE COMPONENTS BE CAREFUL TO GRADUALLY ENGAGE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER TO ACTIVATE IMPELLER FAN BEFORE OPERATING 5 Move Throttle to FAST position 6 Depress Traction Clutch Lever to drive the Sno Thro wheels NOTE BOTH HANDLEBAR CLUTCH LEVERS MUST BE DEPRESSED TO OPERATE AND BLOW SNOW SPEED OF THE MACHINE IS CONTROLLED BY THE THROT TLE AND SPEED SELECTOR L TO STOP 1 Release Traction Clutch Lever X 2 Except for emergency stops allow the Sno Thro Attachment Clutch to be engaged and the engine run for a short time to throw out slush and water and prevent freezing of the fan 3 Release Attachment Clutch Lever 4 Turn key to OFF position 9 5 Place Throttle in FAST Place Choke Control in CHOKE position NOTE THIS SNO THRO IS EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL INTERLOCK BETWEEN WHEEL DRIVE CL
8. several times and replace shear bolts See Figure 12 Use Ariens Multi Purpose grease Part No 000150 DISCHARGE CHUTE FIGURE 13 Oil the discharge chute with several drops of oil GEARCASE FIGURE 14 Check oil level periodically Oil level must be up to oil fill hole Change oil every 25 hours or once each season which ever comes first Fill with Ariens Special L 2 Gear Lubricant Part No 000080 Use approximately 5 oz FIGURE 13 OIL FILL XS FIGURE 14 SNO THRO SERVICE GUIDE CAUTION BEFORE SERVICE IS ATTEMPTED REVIEW AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION PAGE 2 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting engine runs poorly 1 Defective spark plug 1 Replace spark plug check i connections of plug wire 2 Engine is not getting fuel 2 Fill fuel tank check and clean fuel line Engine stalls or looses power 1 Choke is on after engine is 1 Turn Choke Lever to OFF warm 2 Impeller is blocked 2 Turn off Sno Thro remove spark plug wire and remove obstruc tion with broom handle 3 Water in fuel 3 Follow Engine Instructions to drain tank and refill mmm m i Excessive vibration 1 Loose hardware securing 1 Do not run unit Stop and tighten components all hardware check for damage 2 Damage to unit 2 See your Ariens dealer Sno Thro will not move 1 Traction Clutch is not adjusted 1 Adjust Clutch see ADJUST E correctly MENTS MAINTEN
9. 70 180 inch Ibs rete NUTS 3 t E Jm REDUCTION SHAFT ON MODELS 924050 amp 924073 FIGURE 9 CLUTCH HANDLE INTERLOCK FIGURE 10 A NOTE THIS FEATURE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CON VENIENCE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH MAY BE ENGAGED ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CLUTCH WHEN OPERATOR IS HOLDING DOWN THE TRAC TION CLUTCH LEVER IF THE OPERATION OF THIS FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESCRIBED IN OPERATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED 1 Check both clutches to be sure they operate freely without binding 2 Release Traction Clutch Lever UP position Pull bell crank down until slider is at end of slot See Figure 10 Secure clevis to traction clutch rod at this position with setscrew 3 Engage both clutch levers DOWN position Adjust clevis on attachment clutch rod to where it clears roller in slider by 1 16 and the TOE of the clevis is parallel to the slider 4 Release clutch levers Check latching of interlock for proper operation ms gu yo s SETSCREW WN BELL CRANK THESE LINES MUST BE PARALLEL CLEVIS 1 eur Ray ai On ae CLEVIS SETSCREW SLIDER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ROLLER ROD FIGURE 10 STORAGE A WARNING NEVER STORE SNO THRO IN AN ENCLOS ED AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME SPARK OR PILOT OF FURNACE ETC DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME AND USE ONLY AN APPROVED FUEL CONTAINER
10. ANCE section of Owner s Manual 2 Loose or damaged drive belt 2 Replace belt see ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE section Sno Thro will not discharge snow 1 Attachment Clutch is not 1 Adjust Clutch see ADJUST adjusted correctly MENTS MAINTENANCE section of Owner s Manual 2 Attachment drive belt is loose 2 Replace belt see ADJUSTMENTS or damaged MAINTENANCE section 3 Broken shear bolt 3 Replace with Ariens shear bolt see ADJUSTMENTS MAINTE NANCE section 4 Chute or auger is clogged 4 Turn off Sno Thro remove spark plug wire and remove clog with broom handle Discharge Chute dees not operate 1 Worm clevis is not positioned 1 Adjust worm clevis See CHUTE smoothly or remain in position properly on bracket CRANK ADJUSTMENT in selected with chute crank ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE section of this manual 2 Chute crank adjustment nuts 2 Adjust chute crank tension by are not properly adjusted following procedure in CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT in ADJUST MENTS MAINTENANCE section of this manual 11 BASIC CONSUMER USER SERVICE COMPONENTS HEADLIGHT REMOTE Pes CONTROL DEFLECTOR HEADLIGHT m ipie KNOB 75137 BULB vs SCREW 61065 _ 24358 CABLE 69137 ATTACHMENT EEJ DRIVE BELT _ A AN CN 72130 pA A SHEARBOLT amp NUT 510015 RAKE ASSEMBLY R 535034 L 535035 em 24494 SCR
11. APER BLADE 35192 NOTE FOR ENGINE LUBRICATION AND PARTS SUCH AS AIR CLEANER AND SPARK PLUGS REFER TO ENGINE INSTRUC TIONS MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH UNIT CONTACT ENGINE MANUFACTURER S DEALER FOR REPLACEMENTS PARTS OR SERVICE MANUALS Basic Consumer User Service Components are il lustrated on this page and are described in the text of this manual These components are most com monly used for consumer repair Should a complete parts list and or a repair manual less engine be required order under the following part numbers Part No PM 24 82 Part No RM924 1983 AriensService 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 For engine parts list and repair instructions contact the engine manufacturer s dealer Parts Manual Repair Manual Please Request From i TRACTION DRIVE BELT y A KNOB 1 72131 E 75083 CHUTE CRANK KEY SET 24508 13157 UNIVERSAL JOINT A 624065 TRACTION CLUTCH T CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT NUT 65062 CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT YOKE 24228 FRICTION WHEEL 3003 FLANGE WHIZLOCK SCREWS SHIFT LINK 024233 CLEVIS PINS 012151 OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS Rotary Brush 36 824004 RB36 Rotary Mower 26 824005 RM26 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 12 Volt Electric Starter 724018 120 Volt Electric Starter 724019 Slicer Bars 710997 Homeowner s Kit 724020 Tire Chains 703985 Adaptor and Air Cleaner Kit 724028 Required with 824004 and 824005 attachments Availab
12. LY START RESULTING IN INJURY THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED DURING THIS PRO CEDURE Position the blower housing on the rod in the tractor frame and secure as follows 1 Tip the blower and tractor together Hold the blower drive belt up as the units are tipped together Secure with two screws into the frame As the screws are tightened hold up on the handlebars to be sure the two units are secured together 2 Roll the blower drive belt on to the engine sheave Pull the recoil starter rope to turn the engine sheave and roll the belt into place under the belt finger 3 Check the belt finger spacing There should be 1 8 inch clearance all around the belt finger and blower drive belt with the attachment clutch engaged Readjust the belt finger if required 4 Check the sheave alignment with the blower drive belt in place Readjust the position of the blower sheave as required to align the sheaves Be sure the brake pad aligns with the blower sheave 5 The idler on the blower drive belt is adjustable If the belt slips adjust the idler in the slot in the idler arm to apply more tension to the belt Belt should declutch when attachment clutch is disengaged 6 Replace the belt guard and chute crank assemblies See CHUTE CRANK ADJUST MENT section Replace the spark plug wire Replace the deflector cable in the chute wire Replace the deflector cable in the chute bracket and the deflector bracket Adjust ca
13. N ROTATES INSIDE HOUSING TO THROW THE SNOW NEVER REACH OR PUSH ANY OBJECT INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE OR DELFECTOR TO REMOVE ANY MATERIAL WITH THE SNO THRO RUNNING IMPORTANT CHECK FOR FROZEN IMPELLER FAN BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IF FAN IS FROZEN FREE IT BY THAWING THE SNO THRO IN A HEATED BUILDING THE BEST METHOD IS TO PREVENT FREEZING BY ALLOWING THE BLOWER TO RUN _ FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER SNOW THROWING TO ALLOW AND WATER TO BLOW OUT CAUTION KEEP HANDS FEET AND OBJECTS EXCEPT SNOW OUT OF THE AUGER CAUTION WET SNOW TENDS TO INCREASE THE CHANCE OF MUFFLER amp ADJACENT AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 F BE AWARE OF SAFETY DECALS ROTATING PARTS Keep clear of collector rakes while engine is running SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CLOGGING AND TO DECREASE THE DISCHARGE DISTANCE IF A CLOG OCCURS STOP ENGINE REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TURN DISCHARGE CHUTE TO RIGHT POKE OUT WET SNOW WITH A BROOM HANDLE STICK OR SIMILAR OBJECT IF AN OBSTRUCTION BECOMES LODGED IN IMPELLER OR AUGER USE THE BROOM HANDLE NOT YOUR HANDS TO PUSH AND ROTATE THE IMPELLER BACKWARDS COUNTER CLOCKWISE VIEWED FROM OPERATOR POSITION AND CLEAR CLOG IF THIS IS UNSUCCESSFUL REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ACCESS TO CLOG YOUR ARIENS DEALER CAN PROVIDE FUR THER ASSISTANCE NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION TYPE ENGINE DO NOT USE UNIT ON OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED OR BRUSH COVERED LAND UNLESS THE EXHAUST S
14. Owner s Manual 924000 Series 11 HP Sno Thro Model 924071 ST1136 11 HP 36 ATTACHMENTS Large wheel w differential remote deflector and headlight Model 824009 36 Serial no 000101 and up Large wheel sno thro Serial no 000101 and up A SAFETY MESSAGE A The product for which you have requested information or replacement parts is not a current product The replacement models incorporate product designs safety features safety instructions or warnings which repre sent the latest State Of The Art develop ments For your safety and those around you please contact your nearest Ariens Gravely Dealer for a demonstration of the current product safety provisions and features e 2 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street nens Brillion Wisconsin 54110 024534 Printed in U S A 5 82 TRAINING 1 Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the Sno Thro and disengage the controls quickly 2 Never allow children to operate the Sno Thro Never allow adults to operate the Sno Thro without proper instruction 3 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets 4 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when starting or operating in reverse PREPARATION 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the Sno Thro is to be used and rem
15. RUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ni the Sno Thro should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration generally a warning of trouble Vu Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating posi tion before unclogging the blower impeller housing discharge guide and when making any repairs ad justments or inspections When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blower impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire Do not run the engine indoors except when starting the engine and for transporting the Sno Thro in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise ex treme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes Never operate the Sno Thro without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Never operate the Sno Thro near glass enclosures automobiles window wells drop offs etc without pro per adjustment of the snow discharge angle Keep children and pets away Do not overload the Sno Thro capacity by add O clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the Sno Thro at high transport sets on slippery Surfaces Use care when backing y Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone dn front of the unit n Disengage power to the blower Impeller when Sno Thro is transpor
16. UTCH AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVERS WHEN BOTH CLUTCH LEVERS ARE ENGAGED THE MECHANICAL INTERLOCK WILL ENGAGE AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH WILL REMAIN ENGAGED AS LONG AS THE TRACTION CLUTCH LEVER IS NOT RELEASED THIS FREES THE RIGHT HAND TO OPERATE OTHER CONTROLS ONCE THE MECHANICAL INTERLOCK IS ENGAGED BOTH THE WHEEL DRIVE AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVERS MUST BE RELEASED TO DISENGAGE THE ATTACH MENT DRIVE OPERATING TIPS 1 Snow is best removed as soon as possible after snow fall Adjust runners and scraper blade to suit surface conditions See ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE section of this manual 2 To clear an area properly run the Sno Thro in an overlapping series of paths For large areas start in the middle and blow snow to each side so it doesn t have to be moved more than once 3 Snow should be discharged with the direction of wind whenever possible Do not blow snow any higher than necessary 4 Chemicals used to melt ice and snow may damage the finish of your Sno Thro When possible wipe the Sno Thro clean with a rag automotive wiper washer fluid may be applied to remove residue ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE 7 Ariens Company recommends that you have ad justments made by your local Ariens dealer He has the tools and know how to properly perform these maintenance adjustments which may be required to keep the Sno Thro operating at peak efficiency The Sno Thro is equipped with the finest quality engine ob tainable Howeve
17. YSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS A SPARK ARRESTER IF IT IS USED MUST BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR SEE YOUR ARIENS DEALER OR ENGINE MANUFACTURER S SERVICE CENTER OPERATION FIGURE 1 Attention When using summer attachments remove heater box and install ar cleaner Deflector Pull To Raise Yq Turn Push To Lock Lower Discharge Chute Left Right HEADLIGHT SWITCH Throttle m SPARK PLUG amp SPARK PLUG AND DIPSTICK c D THROTTLE MUFFLER OIL DRAIN FITTING AND HOSE ADDITIONAL OIL DRAIN PLUGS Engine Ignition BEFORE STARTING Speed Selector 5 4 3 2 1 Operating Instructions SCREENED ON PANEL Clutch Lever Depress for attachment drive 9 Clutch Lever Depress for wheel drive a IMPORTANT REVIEW THE CONTROL AND COMPO NENT LOCATIONS AND DECALS ON YOUR SNO THRO AND SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 READ AND REFER TO THE ENGINE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED 1 crankcase with oil Refer to LUBRICATON section of this manual 2 Add regular leaded or low lead gasoline Do not mix oil with gas See engine instructions CAUTION MAKE VISUAL CHECKS WITH REGARDS TO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SUCH AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 2 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK The Differential Lock is located in the left wheel hub When preparing to blow snow turn the Diffe
18. ble as re quired See ASSEMBLY amp PRE SERVICE sec tion REPLACEMENT OF FRICTION WHEEL FIGURE 8 1 Adjust fuel tank level to prevent spilled gasoline Tip the machine up on the blower housing and brace securely Remove the top two screws and loosen the other two securing the bottom cover and remove the cover 2 Place the Speed Selector in FIRST position Depress the Traction Clutch Lever to hold the fric tion wheel while the five bolts securing the fric FRICTION WHEEL lt e FIGURE 8 ADJUSTMENTS 2 MAINTENANCE tion wheel to the hub are loosened Remove the q five bolts shift to THIRD position and discon nect the shift link See Page 12 illustration 3 Position a new friction wheel on the hub and replace the five bolts Tighten these bolts to 8 10 foot pounds with a torque wrench Replace the shift links See Page 12 illustration 4 Replace the bottom cover Readjust the drive disc as described in the TRACTION CLUTCH AD JUSTMENT section on page 6 DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 9 If Sno Thro is difficult to push because of tight or in terfering drive chains proceed as follows 1 Stand unit up on blower housing and remove bot tom cover 2 Chain tension is adjusted by loosening the two nuts on the reduction shaft Adjust reduction sprocket up or down in slot to obtain proper ten sion ch in should be snug Retighten both nuts Torque to 1
19. hute Use jam nuts on cable to secure cable to chute bracket and cotter pin to attach cable to bracket on deflector DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 21 To adjust the deflector cable for correct travel distance of deflector loosen the jam nuts securing the deflector cable to the bracket on the chute Set Deflector in lowest position Then tighten jam nuts Be sure also to check movement of Deflector to highest position RUNNERS FIGURES 22 amp 2 Install runners on each side of the blower housing Use longer carriage bolts 62013 in the rear holes shorter carriage bolts 62010 in the front holes Use a washer 64002 and locknut 65039 on each bolt outside the housing Adjust the runners to equal height on each side See ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE section of this manual JAM NUTS DEFLECTOR La HAIRPIN DEFLECTOR CHUTE CRANK REMOTE DEFLECTOR CABLE RETAINER RUNNER 3 8 16 x 3 4 CARRIAGE BOLTS WASHERS AND LOCKNUTS FIGURE 22 BLOWER GEARCASE Check the oil level in the blower gearcase Oil level must be even with the oil filler hole Fill with Ariens Special L 2 Gear Lubricant Replace the filler plug See LUBRICATION section of this manual TIRE PRESSURE Tires have been under inflated for shipping purposes For operation increase tire pressure to 12 to 20 PSI If tire chains are used a pressure of 20 PSI is recom mended for proper operation BELT ADJUSTMENT Check the posit
20. ion of the belt fingers on the engine sheave and the alignment of the sheaves Adjust accor ding to REPLACEMENT OF TRACTION DRIVE BELT section of this manual DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT If the Sno Thro is difficult to push because of tight or interferring drive chain readjust as described in DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT section of this manual HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION Refer to instructions provided in the carton for headlight assembly REGISTRATION Fill out pre warranty registration card and mail to Ariens Company Warranty will only be registered under the model and serial number found on the serial number label also stamped into the frame of the unit Add serial numbers to this page ASSEMBLY amp PRE SERVICE DELIVERY 1 Instruct the customer on the operation of the Sno Thro Emphasize safety and discuss the safety in formation in the Owner s Manual 2 Advise customer to change oil in the engine crankcase after the first two hours of operation 3 Explain how to perform the recommended lubrica tion and periodic service 4 Explain maintenance and adjustment instructions 5 Demonstrate how to mount and dismount at tachments 6 Make certain the customer has his Owner s Manual and Engine Instructions 7 Explain Ariens Warranty Policy Fill out and return Ariens Warranty Registration Card SERIAL NUMBER SNO THRO Plate Located on Rear of Frame SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE
21. le at Extra Cost S122 ASSEMBLY amp PRE SERVICE A WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND PRE SERVICE COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND OR DAMAGE TO THE SNO THRO CHECK AND TEST THE FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE BE SURE TO FILL ENGINE WITH OIL WARNING ALL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT PRO CEDURES ARE TO BE MADE WITH ENGINE STOPPED AND SPARK PLUG WIRE DISCONNECTED NOTE MAKE SURE ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS ARE IN POSITION AND OPERATING PROPER LY READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION BEFORE USING UNIT GENERAL All hardware and parts required for assembly are ship ped in the parts bag or are located in place on the machine The upper handlebars and panel are assem bled at the factory with the two clutch rods and in terlock system in place and adjusted The lower handlebars must be installed The snow head and trac tor are shipped assembled with lower shift rod in place Attachment clutch rod is in place on handle panel esse mb Handlebar Assembly Deflector and Discharge Chute Runners Remote Deflector Control and Headlight must be attached HANDLEBAR FIGURES 15 amp 22 SPEED SELECTOR CHUTE CRANK LEVER SWITCH TRACTION CLUTCH ROD rmm ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ROD 5 8 CARRIAGE BOLT WIRING HARNESS 1 CARRIAGE BOLT UNIVERSAL JOINT LOCKNUT 1 CARRIAGE BOLT CHAIN SPRING CLUTCH LEVER LOWER SHIFT ROD
22. ly SLOT AND CLUTCH carp LEVER WITH CLUTCH M LEVER UP 7 CLUTCH YOKE ADJUSTMENT NUT FIGURE 18A TIP TRACTION CLUTCH LEVER FORWARD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FIGURE 18B FIGURE 18 KEY SWITCH CONNECTION FIGURES 15 amp 17 The key switch is factory installed in the handlebar panel and the wiring is connected to the engine Route the wiring harness up the inside of the panel alongsid the lower handlebar Install handlebar left side as shown in Figure 17 Be sure to position clamp and wires as shown Position wire in clip on handlebar panel as shown in Figure 15 Install clamp on upper handlebar to secure wire harness as shown in Figure 15 Connect wire harness to switch Wires can be connected to either terminal MECHANICAL INTERLOCK FIGURE 19 CAUTION CHECK INTERLOCK MECHANISM TO EN SURE PROPER OPERATION AS FOLLOWS FAILURE OF INTERLOCK OPERATION COULD RESULT IN DANGER TO OPERATOR 1 Check both clutches to be sure they operate freely without binding Release Traction Clutch Lever UP position Pull bell crank down until slider is at end of slot See Figure 19 Secure clevis to traction clutch rod at this position with setscrew Engage both clutch levers DOWN position Adjust clevis on attachment clutch rod to where it clears roller in slider by 1 16 and the toe of the clevis is parallel to the slider Secure clevis with setscrew at this position See Figure 17 Relea
23. of the crank to put increased ten sion on the washers and wave washers CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT CLEARANCE e NUT BRACKET HAIR PIN WASHERS WORM GEAR FIGURE 4 INFLATE TIRES Tires should be inflated to 12 to 20 PSI If tire chains are used a pressure of 20 PSI is recommended REMOVAL OF BLOWER HOUSING AND BELT REPLACEMENT me CAUTION SINCE REPLACING THE BELTS WILL IN VOLVE TURNING THE ENGINE OVER WITH THE STARTER AND THE ENGINE MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY START RESULTING IN INJURY THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED DURING THIS PRO CEDURE The traction drive belt and the blower drive belt are both accessible by removing the blower housing as follows 1 See Figure 21 ASSEMBLY amp PRE SERVICE section Remove hairpin securing the deflector control cable to the deflector Loosen jam nuts securing deflector control cable to bracket on chute Then free the cable from the Sno Thro blower housing 2 Remove the hair pin cotter in the chute crank assembly Separate the chute crank See Figure 4 3 Remove the two screws securing the belt guard to the tractor Remove the belt guard NOTE TIPPING THE TRACTOR BACK ON THE HANDLEBARS WHEN SEPARATING THE UNITS MAY RESULT IN BENDING THE BOTTOM COVER TO AVOID THIS SITUATION EITHER TIP THE UNIT UP ON THE BLOWER HOUSING AND REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER BEFORE SEPARATING THE UNITS OR SUP z PORT THE HANDLEBARS SO THE TRACTOR DOES NOT TIP ALL THE WAY OVER
24. ove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects 2 Disengage all clutches before starting the engine motor 3 Do not operate the Sno Thro without wearing adequate winter outer garments and eye protection such as safety glasses Wear footwear which will improve footing on slip pery surfaces 4 Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable a Use an approved fuel container b Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care fill fuel tank indoors 20 Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel C5 Use the power cord furnished with the electric starter if so equipped 6 Adjust the blower housing height to clear gravel or crush lt ed rock surface with engine off ot Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except where manufacturer 8 Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor before starting to clear snow OPERATION 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the Sno Thro for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the Sno Thro INST
25. pensate for wear on the friction wheel If slippage occurs when the traction clutch is engaged perform the drive disc ad justment This adjustment is possible without removing the bottom cover Lock in the differential during this procedure CLUTCH YOKE ADJUSTMENT NUT FIGURE 3 Adjust as follows Place Speed Selector in First Tip machine forward on blower housing Tighten the ad justment nut while turning the wheels until the wheels begin to drag When wheels begin to drag the clutch lever should be engaged and released to realign clutch linkage prior to adjustment It may be necessary to repeat this procedure until proper adjustment is obtain ed Turn nut back three turns Wheels should then turn easily CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 4 In the event the chute crank fails to rotate smoothly loosen the nut securing the worm clevis to the bracket This hole in the bracket is slotted to permit adjustment Position the worm so it aligns with the teeth on Discharge Chute and there is a little clearance between worm and the gear teeth Tighten the nut Rotate the discharge chute through its full travel to see that it turns easlily Readjust if required Lubricate as describ ed in LUBRICATION section Tension on chute crank EU IA LADEN HM dr a RR D ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE may be adjusted to prevent Discharge Chute T rotating without crank Tighten the chute crank adjust ment nuts on the end
26. r should servicing be required it can be obtained from an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer s service station Should you decide to make adjustments on your Sno Thro yourself Ariens recommends that you call your dealer for the answers to any questions that might arise in perform ing this work SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT FIGURE 12 Occasionally an object may enter the collector and jam the rakes When this occurs the shear bolts securing the rakes to the shaft will break and allow the rake to turn freely on the shaft preventing damage to the gear drive When this happens turn off the engine remove wire from spark plug remove the broken shear bolt and replace with a new ARIENS shear bolt Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to the machine USE ONLY ARIENS SHEAR BOLTS FOR REPLACEMENT Lubricate rakeshaft according to in structions in LUBRICATION RUNNERS AND SCRAPER BLADE FIGURES 2 amp 12 The runners on each side of the blower housing and the scraper blade along the bottom of the housing are all adjustable to suit conditions Raising or lowering the runners controls the distance the scraper blade is held above the surface being cleared Runners are adjusted by loosening the two nuts securing each runner See Figure 2 Move the runner to the desired position and retighten the nuts Be sure to adjust both runners to the same height to keep blower housing level Uneven run ner
27. rential Lock untill it snaps IN In this position the differentia is locked and both wheels turn together Power is ap plied equally to both To use the differential pull back on the knob and turn it to the position This unlocks the differential for easy turning while trans porting or with mower or brush attachments t OPERATION TO START 1 Turn key to RUN position 9 2 Move Throttle to FAST position 5 3 Move Choke Control to CHOKE position When engine warms up move Choke Control to OFF no choke position 4 Turn Discharge Chute to left before starting Pull Rewind Starter a Pull rope out slowly until the engine reaches the start of the compression cycle The rope will pull slightly harder at this point b Let the rope rewind slowly c Pull the rope with a rapid full arm stroke Let the rope rewind slowly do not let the rewind han die snap back NOTE IF YOUR SNO THRO IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC STARTER REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE STARTER 5 As desired turn on and if necessary adjust headlight See Figure 1 TO TRANSPORT TRACTION DRIVE 1 Move Speed Selector to desired speed 2 Press down on the top of the handbars enough to raise the front of the Sno Thro slightly off the ground 3 Depress Traction Clutch Lever to transport TO OPERATE 1 Move Chute Deflector to desired height with remote control
28. s make the machine difficult to steer and will result in an uneven clearing job CARRIAGE NOTE USE LONER CARRIAGE BOLTS IN REAR HOLES FIGURE 2 Adjustment of the runners is critical to good cleaning If the machine is to be used on a gravel surface lower the runners so the blower will not pick up gravel After the remaining snow is packed down the runners may be raised for close scraping On smooth concrete or blacktopped surfaces the runners may be raised so the scraper blade rests on the surface and scrapes clean AE ee naso ee RCM a T AO E OE E The runners may be removed from the blower housing and re installed in upside down position to reduce con tact area and thus reduce tendency to ride up when clearing hard packed snow The scraper blade is adjustable so it may be lowered to compensate for wear See Figure 12 and page 12 il lustration Loosen locknuts securing scraper blade and move it down to compensate for wear Retighten locknuts If the blade is allowed to wear down too far the blower housing may be damaged ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 16 The Attachment Clutch is adjusted by connecting the chain to the spring just below the attachment clutch rod Connect the spring to a chain link so the chain is snug but so the attachment idler Figure 7 drops away from the blower drive belt with the lever all the way up TRACTION CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 3 A drive disc adjustment is provided to com
29. se clutch levers Check latching of interlock for proper operation clamp to the lower ASSEMBLY amp PRE SERVICE H KW m i i gt a SETSCREW Ward BELL CRANK CLEVIS SETSCREW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ROD SLIDER N ROLLER FIGURE 19 REMOTE CONTROL DEFLECTOR FIGURE 20 Install the bracket of the Remote Control Deflector assembly to the upper left portion of the handlebar panel with screws and nuts securing the upper handlebars to the lower handlebar and panel asembly REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL BRACKET REMOTE CONTROL DEFLECTOR REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL KNOB SCREWS AND NUTS HANDLEBAR PANEL FIGURE 20 ENGINE REMOTE CONTROL DEFLECTOR RETAINER REMOTE CONTROL DEFLECTOR FIGURE 21A DEFLECTOR BRACKET CE 7 JAM NUT JAM NUT CHUTE BRACKET as FIGURE 21B NEC FIGURE 21 15 DISCHARGE CHUTE amp DEFLECTOR CABLE FIGURE 21 The Deflector and discharge chute are assembled and shipped with the four mounting clips attached to the chute Remove the clips and hardware Position the discharge chute on the blower housing Secure with the clips and hardware Be sure the chute rotates free ly Route remote deflector cable through the retainer mounted to the engine as shown in Figure 21A Install deflector cable as shown in Figure 21B to Deflector and discharge c
30. ted or not use Use only attachments and accessories approved y Ariens Pas Never operate the Sno Thro without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold onthe handles Walk never run Dk MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check shear bolts engine mounting bolts etc at fre quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equip ment is in safe working condition Never store the Sno Thro with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothers dryers etc Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to Owner s Manual for important details if the Sno Thro is to be stored for an extended period Run the Sno Thro a few minutes after throwing snow prevent freeze up of the blower impeller CONTENTS for Safe ra dates ed SEOUL py rrt ets hae Bite rre E tbi ei uA LI ue e 28 Operation THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA TION IN THIS MANUAL WHEN YOU SEE THE SYMBOL BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY AND CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS ROTATING PARTS Stop engine and remove Spark plug ignition wire before removing obstructions A CAUTION DO NOT PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE DEFLECTOR OR CHUTE USE THE HANDLE PROVIDED TO ADJUST CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO DESIRED HEIGHT CAUTION A HIGH SPEED IMPELLER FA
31. ute crank bracket should be re installed on the rear left hand stud at the time the handlebars are installed Insert the chute crank down into the hole in the handlebar panel and connect to the universal joint on the intermediate shaft with the hairpin cotter provided See Page 12 illustra tion also After completing the chute crank connection check the alignment of worm and chute by rotating the discharge chute through its full travel Chute should rotate easily If not reposition worm as required and adjust according to CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT instructions in ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE section of this manual A CHUTE CRANK INTERMEDIATE U JOINT UPPER CHUTE CRANK SHAFT HAIRPIN WASHER CHUTE CRANK BRACKET LOWER HANDLEBAR WIRE HARNESS FROM KEY SWITCH GROUND WIRE FROM KEY SWITCH HARNESS MOUNTED TO ENGINE WITH SCREW AT THIS POINT CLAMP SECURE AT THIS POINT TO KEEP WIRE HARNESS CLEAR OF CHUTE CRANK FIGURE 17 SPEED SELECTOR FIGURE 15 Place the Speed Selector in REVERSE position Pull up on the lower shift rod which is already installed in the frame Hold the lower shift rod up while screwing the upper rod in place Turn the upper rod into the lower until the end of the upper rod lines up with the hole in the shift handle Install the upper rod in the shift handle and tighten the locknut joining the upper and lower shift rods ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ROD FIGURE 15
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