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Sno-Thro®
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
938015 - 322
938016 - 522
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
03810900B 5/00
Supersedes 03810900,A
Printed in USA
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH 1. Auger Clutch Bail 2. Recoil Starter Handle 3. Handlebar Knob 4. Chute Deflector Handle 19 5. Exhaust 18 6. Discharge Chute Deflector 22 7. Discharge Chute 8. Auger Housing 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Discharge Chute Rotation Handle 12. Fuel Tank and Cap 13. Cowl 1 14. Auger Control Cable 15. Upper Handlebar 15 23 21 20 16. Lower Handlebar OS0241 17. J - Bolt 16 18. Primer Bulb 19. Ignition Switch 3 20. Fuel Level Indicator 2 21. Starter Button (
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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• Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all controls DELIVERY function as described in this manual. Customer Note: If you have purchased this product Before attempting to operate your Sno-Thro: without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: 1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. • Read and understand all assembly instructions in 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the this manual. manuals. 3.
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. 2 3 1 4 OS1681 1 & 2. DANGER Keep clear of auger while engine is • Keep all controls, guards and safety devices running. properly serviced and functional. OL1070 • Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by SAFETY thrown objects. Read operator’s manual. 3. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS! Stop engine and remove ignit
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ALWAYS allow unit and engine to adjust to outdoor SAFETY RULES temperatures before clearing snow. Walk Around Inspection ALWAYS disengage attachment drive, stop unit and Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work engine, remove key, allow moving parts to stop before area to understand: leaving operator’s position for any reason. • Work area. Run unit a few minutes after clearing snow to prevent • Your unit. freeze-up of attachment. • All safety decals. Disengage
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating Storage parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body For unit storage or extended storage: parts. • NEVER store with fuel in fuel tank, inside a ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points. building where any ignition sources are present. DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from • Allow engine to cool completely. operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to • For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly.
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Hardware/ Literature Pack ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED • 7/16" Open-end wrench 6 TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON 1 1. Cut off top of carton. 4 2. Remove front and rear inserts and literature pack. 3. Cut out back of carton and roll unit out. 4. Remove protective packaging materials. 2 3 ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly 5 7 1. Lower Handle Bar 5. J-Bolt Holes 2. Upper Handle Bar 6. Auger Clutch Bail 3. J-Bolt 7. Retaining Nuts 4. Knob OS1530 Discharge Chute Assembly 4 2 1 OS1510
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES Auger Clutch Bail Squeeze the auger clutch bail Refer to Figure 1 on the inside front cover for controls against the handlebar to engage and features locations. auger. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is operated with a removable key Engaged that has two positions. Release bail to disengage and WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START brake auger. Disengaged UP or UNAUTHORIZED USE could result in OS1560 death or serious injur
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: THROWN OBJECTS can result in personal injury and/or property damage. WARNING: IMPROPER CLOTHING AND ALWAYS position discharge chute and SAFETY GEAR could result in death or deflector in safe direction and angle before serious injury. Wear adequate winter gear, starting engine. DO NOT allow anyone in front protective gloves and footwear which will of unit during operation. Be familiar with area improve footing on slippery surfaces. DO NOT of operation. we
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5. Turn key to "Run" position. STARTING AND SHUTOFF 6. Connect Female End of power cord to switch Box. 7. Plug Male End of power cord into 120 Volt AC WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW receptacle. INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal 8. Push starter button to crank engine. injury and/or damage to unit. DO NOT attempt 9. When engine starts, release starter button to start your unit at this time. Read entire 10. Open choke slowly by gradually pushing choke Owner/Operator Manual and the Engine con
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FILLING THE FUEL TANK TO THROW SNOW Check fuel level by looking at fuel level indicator on rear CAUTION: HIDDEN HAZARDS may result in of unit. Add fuel as required. minor or moderate injury and/or damage to unit. Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots, traffic, WARNING: FLAMMABLE FUEL and its and other hazards. EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can result in death or serious injury. To propel unit and throw snow: Handle fuel with extreme care. 1. Start engine. ALWAYS use an approved fuel container. 2. Squeeze
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MAINTENANCE CHECK CLUTCH FUNCTION GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START WARNING: FAILURE OF CLUTCHES OR UP can cause death or serious injury. BRAKES may result in death or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait Check clutch and brake function before each for moving parts to stop, before performing use. Repair or adjust before operation. maintenance or service. With key in "STOP" position, squeeze auger clutch bail HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START 1/32"-1/16" UP can cause death or serious injury. (1-1.6 cm) ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait 4 1 6 2 3 5 for moving parts to stop before performing maintenance or service. 7 HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot from 5 (3HP) operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. CAUTION: FUEL SPILLS may result in minor or moderate injury and/or damage to unit. If unit must be tipped, remove enoug
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TO ADJUST IDLER POSITION TO ADJUST AUGER CONTROL CABLE The idler must be as close as possible to the drive belt WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT when the auger clutch is disengaged, but not so close could result in death or serious injury. AUGER that it causes auger rotation. BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged. BRAKE MUST STOP AUGER WARNING: ROTATING PARTS can cut off WITHIN 5 SECONDS of releasing auger body parts. Keep hands and feet away. Loose clutch bail. clothing, long hair or
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STORAGE ENGINE UNIT When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove WARNING: FLAMMABLE FUEL and its all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can cause death or Engine Manual. serious injury. DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any ignition sources are present. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition source. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Only use approved fuel containers. Run with auger clutc
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SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens Dealer to add these Model Number 938015 938016 optional accessories. Description 322 522 73700100 Electric Starter (3 HP) Engine Power - HP (KW) - 3 (2.24) 5 (3.73) 73700200 Electric Starter (3 HP) - Canada 2 Cycle 73800300 Discharge Chute Crank Kit Engine Operating Fast Idle 4300 3600 73800400 Service Kit (5 HP) Speed - RPM 73800500 Service Kit (3 HP) Engine Displacement - cu. 6.0 (98) 8.46 (139) in. (cc) Fuel See Engine Manual for type SE
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2 Year Limited Warranty Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations Ariens Company and exclusions set forth herein. 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 The two year duration of this warranty app
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DURA-CLEAN™ Auger Limited Lifetime Warranty Ariens Company hereby warrants to the original purchaser that the rubber components Ariens Company of the DURA-CLEAN™ Auger manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from 655 West Ryan Street defects in material and workmanship and will not wear out for the life of the sno- P.O. Box 157 thro, except as noted below. Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Protection Plan Fax 920-756-2407 Ariens Company will provide for the replacement of any of the rubbe
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com
