Ariens SNO-THRO 937 User's Manual
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1. to do this can severely damage electric startar When engine starts release stariar button and 1 power cord from receptacle first than from awitch box capacity by attempting to clear snow at too CAUTION DO NOT overload machine fast a rate Operation Continued A CAUTION Operate equipment only with good visibility and light and hidden hazards in area of operation Exercise extreme caution when operating or cros lng gravei drives walks or roads Slay alert for hidden hazards or traffic CAUTION Stay alert for holas rocks roots Clutch Sall fram spark plug after etriking a foreign object Thoreughly inspect sne thro for any damage and repair damage befare rastatting and operating uni CAUTION Stop engine and remove wire Snow best removed as soon as pasaible after snow fall Squeezing Clutch Bail against handlebar engages auger and impeller so machine will move forward and throw snow Releasing Bail disengages auger and impeller and trake stops rotation IMPORTANT Check impeller to ba aure it i5 not frozon If bell squeale when Clutch 15 engaged impeller is frozen release Cluich Gail and move unit t a heated area to thaw CAUTION Check clutch disengagement before each use If augoer tmpelier does not stop quickly when clutch bail is released adjust or repair per Adjustment Section of this manual before operating unit D2. PLUS A SAFETY MESSAGE A The product for which you have tequestad Information or replacement parte ls nol a current produci Tho replacement madals Incorporate produci designs atlety features gafety instructions or warhings which sent Me iniest Stale Of The Art devetop menis For your safety and haee argund you please contact your naa rest Artens Gravely Dealer for damanatration of the current Product safety proviaions and features Series Sno Thro Owner s Manual A Message to Ariens Customers Welcome the wond of Anens eourpment We are piensed that you have purchased thc best equipment available The care you givo your Anens oauipment will determine ihe satisfaction and service life you will abtain from it Use this manual and the engine manual supplied as your guide By observing he inslructrons and seggestinns in theae manuals vour equipment will serve you weil far many years Your Arians dealer will be happy 10 supply any service ar advice which may be required to xeep Your Ariens equipment operating ai peak efficiency He sipocks genuine Ariens pans and lubricants manufactured with the same precision and skill as the original oquiprnent His factory trained staff is kept well infarmed on the best methods of Servicing Ariens equipment and ia ready and able to serve you If engine repair o sarvice 15 reqtired they can be from an Ariens dealer or fr
3. requ red prior 16 Ihe operation ot yaur sno thre Carefully follow the Preparation tcr Operation section of yaur Owners Manuel for assembly and adjustment Instructions f you have any aifficuily or questions regarsing the assembly or adjustment of your Anens Plus SnoThro immediately consult an Authorized Ariens Dealer for asarstance DO NOT OPERATE YOUR ARIENS PLUS SNO THRO UNTIL YOU HAVE CCMPLETED ALL INSTRUCTIONS THE PREPARATEON FOR OPERATION SECTION OF THE OWNER S MANUAL AND HAVE THOROUGHLY READ THE ENTIRE OV NER S MANUAL If your Arians Plus Sno Thro was agsemblod and adiusted by an Authorized Ariens Dealer your Ariens Dealer expected tp have complatea thesa preparation for operation snstrucuons before delivery of your sno thra The preperation information is meluded in your Gymers Manual so that you and your Dealar may review it together NOTE All references to Left Aight Front and Rear are given from operators nositian WARNING Failure to all Instructions A could result n personal injury and or damage to sno thro Remova wire from spark plug before attempting any adjustment or assembly procedure IMPORTANT 2 cycle angines require Ihat oll maxed with fuel Refer to Fuel in Operation Section of thia manual for recommended mixture Discharge Chute Remove rear screws and nuts from rear ol discharge chute tip discharge chute up and install hardware just feamoved Tighten hardwar
4. Handle with care Naver allow smaking materials sparke or flame match pilot light etc near equipment or fuel container CAUTION When unit is tipped up onto housing remave enough fuel that no spulage will occur 16 CAUTION DO NOT use this machino on loose gravel Gravel may be picked up and thrown from dischargo chute resulting in damage to nearby praperty and or injury to bystandore 1 Scraper Blade 2 Garage Bots and Nuts Figura 6 Scraper Blade Adjustments Continued Scraper Blade is adjustanle compensate for wear ana to control auger traction augsr prapels unit Adjust scraper blade equally ts full length if machine does not scrape or if macane does not drive forward properly To adjust amp craner blade 1 unt back and resi unit on handlebar Loosen nula an carriage baits along scraper suppor i unit does not scrape cleanly move scraper blade If unit doas nol drive fonvard and scraper blade araqs mova scraper blade 10 reat NOTE Tighten n rdware and tesi unit Repeat adjustment s required untii proper operation is obtained Engine Beit A CAUTION For proper braking and engins helk engagement with Cfutch Bail disengaged thera must be slack in cable There should bo 3 18 to 1 4 extension of cable spring when Clutch Is held against handlebar 1 Gable End Figure 7 Engine Balt Adjustment 11 To nciust tum nuts on up
5. Sno Thra drive parts which are hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before servicing unit Englne Cooling Engine is cooled Air must circulate freely araund engine from air intake screen over cooling fins an cylmder nead and block to preveri overheating Every 100 operating hours or yearly more orten if conditions require remove cooling Shrouds and clean cooling ims Also clean extemal surfaces of oaqina at dust dirt amd oil deposits which can contribute to improper cooling IMPORTANT DO NOT operate engine with cooling shanda remaved this will cause overheating and engme damage Drive Belts WARNING Gasolina le highly flammable and Ite vapors explosive Handle with care Never allow smoking materials sparks or flante match pilot light etc near amp dqulpmant or juel container CAUTION When unit 12 tipped up onto housing ramave enough fuel so that no spillage will occur ma Dou t ley 7 Washer Augerlmpeller 9 Engine Onve Belt Dnve Belt 9 Prot Bracket Idler Pin 10 Har Pin xtaninn Spring 11 Bracket Pin Compression Spnng 12 Pin Plata Lock Nut 13 Screw Figure 4 Orive Belts Lubrication and Maintenance Continued When replacing bails replgoe both belts at ums Ta replane drive belts discannecl extension spring ana releva sompression of compression spring on pivot bracke Remove diler pin rom idior and bracket then idler froi
6. ame malch pilot light etc near equipment or fuel container Check fucl supply before slanting engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with axtreme care DO NOT fill fuel lank indoors when engina is running or while engina is still hat from operation Replace fuel cap securely and wipe spilled fuel before starting engine Part Number 037002 Printed n U S A 4 03 Safety Precautions Continued DO NOT use unit or laose graves that may be picked up and threwn out discharge cnute causing damage Injury NEVER attempt 2 make any adjustments to unit while nging is running fexcept where Specificaily Boammende cd Operation DO NOT put hanas ar feet near rotaling parts Keop clear of discharge cpeniny ai ali times Check function of all controis befare staring engine Keep all safely devices and guards in position and Oparaling properly cr personal Injury may resul Open doors If anors 15 run In garage exhaust fumes are dangerous DO run engine m an enclosed area Operate equipmen only when there is gaad visibility and light Always be sure of your fooling walk never run Exereisa caution to avoid slipping or falling Disengage power auger impeller when und beina transported aris not in Les DO NOT overtoau machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate NEVER direc discharge of matenal taward bystanders nor anyone n frant of equipment whila unit 15 In aperation Ba familiar with ar
7. e at tear of discharge chute First then at sides Discharge Chute Crank With discharge chute facing forward remove onqing cover With knob down place Discharge Chute Crank rod through hole in dash panel and into pinion on discharge chute Secure with hair pin Replace angine cover Handlebar Attach upper handlebar to lower using washors lack washers lock bars and knobs Refer to Ad ustmants Section and check Attachment ana Clutch for proper function Auger Gear Casa Check grease level in auger year case relar to Lubncation and Maintenance Section of this manual Engine Fuel WARNING Gasoline is highly flammabie and its vapors are explosive Handle with care Use an approved RED gasoline container before starting engine All safety devices and guards must be In position and operabng properly or personal Injury result CAUTION Check function of ali controls Fill fuel tank with unleaded gasoline and oil mixture Tank capacity 15 1 quart Registratlon Complete Sra Thro Prewarranty Registralten Form and mail onginal copy ta Ariens Company Warranty is registered under model and serial number found on label on unit Delivery Using ihe Owner s Manual instruct the customar on controls and operation of unit Emphasize sately and discuss the Safety Precautions Explain recommerided lubricalion and maintenance of unil Advise customer on adjustments Explain Arens Company Li
8. ee of oporatian Stay alert For holes rocks roots and hidden hazards in area of operation Exercise extreme caution when operating on ar crossing gravel dnves walks or roads Stay alert hazards and traffic NOT operate unit nenr glass enc osurea automsbiles window wells drop affa exc wilhout proper adjustment of discharge direcion and angle DO NOT clear snaw across fate of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes DO NOT attempl fo clear steap glapes Stop engine remove key and wait moving parta io stop before leaving operator s position far any reason sich as unclogging augsr mpoller housing or discharge chute when making any repairs adjustments INSPECUONS or claaning unit DO NOT louch equiprneni parts which might be het from operation Before attempling to maintain adjust ar service allow such parts to caol If equipment vibrates abnormatly disengage attachment stop engine at once und removes key Abnormal vibration Is warming of trouble Repair any damage before restarting unit Atter striking a foreign object stop engine remove kay wait or moving parts ta stop before feaving operator s position Thoraughiy unit for any damage and repair damage before restariing and Operating unit unit a fow minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of auger impaller in housing Take all possible precautions when leaving unit Unattended auch as d
9. ginning usa again Specifications Discharge Disiance w 9 5 to 25 Chule Tuming Angle 21D Degrees Clearing Width TENE ip Dimensions Impeller Diameter oo 8 5 Auger Diameter 9 5 Publications ara available tor Sno hro owners who wish to pertorm some of thar own mainfenance and sorvice operatlans Should a complete parts and or repair manual be desired order under the following parl numbers Parts Manual Repalr Manual Part No PM 37 Part RM 537 Lubneat unit according fo inslructans in Lubnearen ana Maintenance Section of this manual unit thoroughly Touch up all pa mied areas to avoid rusi and store in coo dry protected plana Remova weight trom wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle Unit can be stared by tipprng on augenimpeiler housing Engine When storny Sno Thro tor an extended period reter to Engino Manusacturers Instruction Manual Accessory 737001 120 Volt Electric Starter Modal Number Sarai Nurnbar Pars MANUSI ani 4 B 4 00 uu Manual 0 88 00 f Pastaga and Handling 3 00 Wisconsin residents 5 aalas tax amp TOTAL 22 Please submit this amount by check or money order Mall Fiaqueste to Ariens Service 655 West Ryan Street Brilon 54119 1098 Ask your dealer for information about these other fine Ariens Prod
10. isengaging power to aftachment stopping engine and removing key 16 prevent unauthonzed use Maintenance and Storage DO NOT change engine gavemor satung ar overspeed engine Keep all nuts bolta and screws trghl and be sure Oquipmant 13 In safe working condilion Check all hardware at regular intervals Refer to Owners Manual for important instructons if Sna Thro 1810 be stored for extended Never alore equipment wih fuel in tank inside a bulkling where fumes may reach an open flame ar Sparc Allow to cool bafare storing any enclosure Maintain replace safety and instruciion decals aa necessary Safety Decais OWNERS MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND PUAPOSE OF A L 3AFETY ALERTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A AVOID POSSIBLE READ aif Figure 1 mal LIN CALY 5Y ARCPESLr AVAIL EYEE OHLDAEN a YTO ESR AD ZEMZA E IAM IG BRICK 14 LEX dt OVI HIS POO TIAN X ILARY FEAS 4 KEEP A I DO 135 3 SUAPD ICA Decal Locatlon 3 ARETY DEUK I S PPRO3ER Y NDFLEZ ICKA N VEREI ECT iach EGE TC AAI4 FE OM EM P CFEH 7 Tim MAY 3E Muia gt DAYAGEL I S3IECT ava key Tore HN Keep clear af auger engine is running Preparation For Operation CUSTOMER WARNING f your Arana Plus no Thro was NOT assombled or adjusteo ny an Authorized Ariens Coaler additional assembly critical lo your safety 15
11. mited Warranty Policy fill out Original Purchaser Hagislration Card Parts and Repair Manuals order Form and return to Arians Company Place Model and Senai Number on pago 1 of this manual Give customor his Owners Manual and advise him fo thoroughly read and understand Sna Thro Owners Manuals Controls and Features 1 Chute Deflector 9 Chute Crank 2 Discharge Chute 10 Koy Switch 3 Augerlmpeller Housing 11 Choke 4 Auger 12 Primer Bulb 5 Impelter 18 Recoil Starter 6 Scraper Blade 14 Handlebar Knab 7 Fuel Tank and Cap 15 Lock Bar 6 Clutch Bail Figure 2 Control and Feature Locations 3 Operation garments and footwear which will improve footing on silppery surfaces Wear eye protection such as safety qoggles to protect eyes from objects that may be thrown from machine DO NOT wear lonse clothing or Scarves that may get caught in rotating perta of unit CAUTION Make sure all hardware Is tight WARNING Wear adequate winter outer all safety deviceg in place and all adjustments corroct IMPORTANT Ghecx impeller ia be sure it is not frozon Wilh key in off position move clutch bail to engaged position and pull garer If impeller 14 frozen can not pull sianer move Sno Thro to a heated araa and thaw to prevent possible damage to unit NOTE This proauet is equipped with an internal cam ustion engine DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved forest caverad or brish cove
12. n macnire Remove wo hair cing from bracket pn Cap acrew from pin plate and pin and alate from unii shek placa uni in warm location overnight to Allow ubncant to flow to level Remove filler Tip unt anvard until axle is 10 inches of smooth level surface ubnaant must he least up to nottam o filler how with unit resting on 10 mch blocks under axle exlra lubricant will Not samage gear case 1 J Be Se 7 1e y Aemave nivot bracket belis uni c rime VR L 3 uo Install new belts reverse order VA Ww G NC 2 NOTE Make sure pulleys align If alignment i5 N necessary loosen pin plate screw align belts and d tighien cap screw TM 1 Auger Gear Case Auger Gear Case Grease Fill 3 Anens Grease Check augar gear case iubricant level every 25 hours of operation Fill with Anana Part 000080 Figure 6 Auger Gear Case Adjustments Anens Company recommenda that you have adjustments Scraper Blade made by your Anens dealer He has icols and the know how 6 properly zerform adjustments which may be required to koap yaur Sno Thro operating at peak efficiency Should you decide to make the following adjustments on yaur Sna Thro yourself Anena Company recommends that you your dealer answers to any questions that might arise WARNING Gasoline le highly flammable and vapors are explosive
13. om an aulhorized engine manufacturer s service centar f service rs required be prepared to supply the service aerson with the Model and Serial Number of the equipment and the as well as full description ol the problem encountered NOTE The descnplions and specifications contained in this manual were in effact at the tima the manual was approved for printing Arens Company reserves the right to discontinue models without notica and without incurring obligation The equipment described within this manual may not identified as stanaard or aptional and the various illustrations may nct all be applicable to your particular unn If you have questions always check with your Arians dealer Safety Alert Symbol And Notations The allowing safely notations are used throughout this manual lo call attention o special information or operating procedures Understand the message in each notation and be alert to unsafe conditions and tho posaibility ot personal injury NOTE NOTE paints out general reference information regarding praper operation and maintenance practices IMPORTANT An IMPORTANT alsatement indicates specific procedures or information that rs required to Prevent damage fo tha machine or its attachments your attention PERSONAL SAFETY 8 INVOLVED Whon yoy see this symbol BECOME HEED ITS MESSAGE t This safety alert symbol is used to attract CAUTION A CAUTION idantifles safe A o
14. ore restarting unit T CAUTION Turn Key OFF and remove t before attempting any malntenanca adjustment or leaving unit unattended To stat engine place Key in Switeh and tum it clackwiso to RUN nosilion Choke Pull choke centra to Choke position When engine haa started opan chake gradually NOTE A warm engine requires less choking than a cold angine Primer Bulb Push primer bulb two or three Irmes when angine is cold Wher temperaturcs are below 15 degrees additions may be needed Recoil Starter WARNING To prevent discharge toward pperators starting position always turn discharge chute stralght shead for starting unit Stang to right of unit Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slavily until it pulls harder this 14 compression stroke let rovc rewind slawly Ther pull rope with rapid continuous tell arm stroke Let rewind slowly IMPORTANT DO NOT lel staner handle snap against bracket Repeat above inslructions until engine starts Refer to engine manufacturers instructions Electric Starter Optional Accessory Gonnect power cord to switch box first then plug ather end info 120 volt AC receptacle Push Siarter Button to crank engine IMPORTANT This eleciric starter is not equipped wrth a thermal cut nui swich DO NOT crank engme tor more than a total of 20 seconds without slowing electric starter lo cool down for 10
15. oroughly shake mixture before using Chute Deflector Position Deflector at desired height DO throw snow any higher than necessary NOTE Tighten locking hardware on chuta deflector iF it aaes nof slay in sel poailion Discharge Chute Crank or under rot ting parte Keep clear of DANGER DO NOT put hands or feet naar diecharge opening at all times WARNING NEVER direct dlecharge of A materlal toward bystanders nor allow anyone in front af equipment while unit is in operation Bo familiar with araa of operation 2 IMPORTANT DO NOT operate Sna Thro near glass amp nclasures automobiles window wells drop off etc Without proper adjustment of diacharge direction and angle Direct snow away from area be cleared and with direction of wind whenever possible Crank rotates chute 210 degrees Shaw is bes removed as soon as possible after a snow fall Operation Continued Starting CAUTION DD NOT attempt to start your engine at this time Thoroughly read this entire Owner s Mandal and engine manufacturers operating instructions first NOTE Try out each control without funning engina lo see how they wark and wha thev do y OFF D Figure 3 Engine Ignition Engine Ignition WARNING If equipment vibrates abnormally disengage attachment atop engine at once and remove key Abnormal vibration 16 a warning of trouble Repair any damage bef
16. per cable end until there is Proper song extension and lonk in positron by locking nula against bracket Beit Allgnment Wher eolacing belts replace both belts al the same time To align belts losen plate cap screw align pulleva and secure with cap screw Auger Impeller Belt For proper tansion of augerAmpeller beli tip unt up on augerimpeller housing Chock tha idler pin ia in position with flat of pin toward cenier of unt Leasen lock nut far enough that compression spnng Ana washer free to rotate Then tighten nut until spring no longer turns freely From this position tighten lock nul exactly eight 8 turns to provide proper tension on auger mpeller belt WARNING With rmproper uso Injury may result if clutch hall 1 released and brake DOES NOT STOP augerimpeller within 5 seconds t Compression Spnng 2 Lack Nul S ldlar Pin Figure 8 Augar lmpeller Belt Adjustmont Storage WARNING Never store Sno Thro in an enclosed srea where fuel fumes may reach flame sparks pilot lights or an ignited object Drain fuel outdoors away from any Ignition amp ource Use only approved fuei contamer Your authonzed Artens Dealer Is traifien and equipped to servica your Gno Thro A periodic check up by your dealer will help reduce your maintenance casts Inspec Sno Thro for visible signs af wear breakage or damage Order any parts required arid make necessary renairs to ave id dalays when be
17. perating practices or Indicates unsafe conditions that could result personal Injury WARNING A WARNING describes a A condition where fal ure to follow the Instructions could result in severe personal injury DANGER A DANGER designata a condition where failure to follow Instructions or heed warning will most likely in serious personal injury or death Contents m dU Xi 0 Adjustmnanlz go 24 E 10 Controls end Features z E 5 Decals dr cct 3 ubreawon and f4sintenancee 22 9 Operatior n 5 Preparation Zor Operation 4 Safely Alen Svmbol and Notations i 4 Safety Prerautions ws tea ad Specfeatons gn 12 Storage B di 12 NOTE All references to Left Right Front and Rear a e given from operators position Model Model 937003 Ariens Plus Recoil Starr 3HP 21 Two Stage Sna Thro Serial 000101 and up This manual covers the above model Specific Model and Serial Numbers af your on a label on uni Record numbers below and usa them whenever parts or service are requirad Sno Thre Model Number Sno Thro Serial Number Engine Model Number Engine Serial Number Safety Precautions Training Head and understand this Owners Manual ana engine instructions before operating unit Be thoroughly familiar with santrols and proper use of equipment Know how to stop unit and di
18. red land unless exhaust systern 15 equipped with a spark arrester mealing applicable keal or federal laws spark arrester if t i4 user must be maintained in effective Working ardar by operator Fuel IMPORTANT Failure to mix oil with gasoline will result in seizura ary severe damage to engine DO NOT use gasohol or Gasoline containing alcohol because aloohol will attack and causa internal parts to detsnovate NOTE prevent foreign trom onlering tank while filling vape snow dusk dirt and debna from around cap before rernaving T WARNING Gasollne is highly flammable and must be handiad with care Allow engine to cogl several minutes before removing fuel tank cap Never fill tank when engine is runatng or hot from operation DO NOT allow open flame matches or smoking in area DO NOT overfill Wipe up any apllis and allow Vapors tc dissipste Use approved RED gasolina container Ariens 2 cyclo oil has been formulated to Insure engine performance and increased engine fife Premix Ariens oil 1 50 ratio per instructions on Conlamgr It Anens oil Is available select a quality 2 cycle oil BIATC Boating Industry Association Two Cycle approved pil ang use unlaaded gasolina If oil manuiacture does not recommend mung ratio mix al Ihe 1 to 50 ralio NOTE After fuel mixture las been left stanaing for prolonged time it will begin to therefore sh
19. sengage control quickly in an emergency Usa anly accesapries dosignad lor your unit See your Ariens Dealer for comprete list accessories Understand and fallow each Danger Warnna Cautton and instruction decal mstalled on equipmeni NEVER allow childran io operate equipment DO NOT allow adulta to operate unit without proper inatructrons Keep tha area of operation clear of all persons Particularly children and pets Sete operation or this equipment requires your complete and ummpaired attention at all times DO NOT operata unit after or during lha consumption of Mediation drugs or Preparation Sefore firat sn owfall of the season clearfy mark localion of all pbstacles such driveway markers water or yaa D Ariens 1903 shut aff etc sp thal they avaided when throwmg snow Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of objacts which might be picked up and thrown Remove all deormats Sleds boards wires bones and ather foreign objects Wear adequate winter ouler garments gloves and rubber footwear which will improve footing on Slippery surfaces Wenr eye protection such as safety doggies to protect cys from objects thai may be thrown from machine DO NOT wear loose clothing or scarves that may gal caught In totaling parta of unt Gasolina 14 highly flammable and its vapors exploswe Handle with care Use en approved RED fual container NEVER allow smoking materials sparks or fl
20. ucts Front and Rear Tine Tillers 21 Walk Behind Lawn Mowers Walk Behlnd Sno Throa gt Rear Engine Riding Mowers Yard and Garden Tractors Commercial Walk Behind and Riding Mowers Ariane Company 2 655 W Ayan Stree Bullion Wl 54110 1058
21. uring snow removal auger propels unit farward while collecting snow The forward speed will vary according ia now cepth and moisture content and scraper blade adjustment Efficient unt operation dependa on proper scraper blade adjustment Aaler to Scraper Blade Adjustmant Sechan NOTE When transporting unit shauid be shut off To transport unit to or from an area to be cleated pross down handlebar enough to raise fronl of Sno Thro Slightly off surfacs and push or pull unr To elear an area run Sno Thro an overlapping series of paths For large areas start in middle and throw snow lo pach side so you do not have lo move t more than once Stopping WARNING Tako all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended Such as disengaging power to attachment stopping engine and removing key to prevant unauthorized use IMPORTANT Run attachment a few minutes after Ihrowing snow prevent freeze up af augerirnpeller Release Clutch Bail and turn engine Ignition Key to OFF Lubrication and Maintenance Anens Gealers will provide any service which may be required lo keep your Sno Thro operaing at peak efficiency Should enuina service he required 3 can be obiainad from an Arens dealer or an auihorized manuracturer s s rvice center WARNING Stop engine remove key and wait for moving parts to stop before attempting any Iuarication or maintenance procedures T CAUTION DO NOT touch engine or
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