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920 Series Sno-Thro
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Models
920012 – Compact 22 LE
920013 – Compact 22 E
920014 – Compact 24 LE
920015 – Compact 26 LE
04135500 4/10
ENGLISH
Printed in USA
FRANÇAIS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . 12 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SPECIFICATION
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UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Serial Number Label Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything other than an Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts. To locate your nearest A
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SAFETY PRACTICES AND LAWS WARNING: To avoid injury to hands Practice usual and customary safe working and feet, always disengage clutches, precautions, for the benefit of yourself and shut off engine, and wait for all others. Understand and follow all safety movement to stop before unclogging messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and or working on snow thrower. the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious Hand contact with the rotating injury or death. Learn applicable rules and i
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1. WARNING! 3. DANGER! Read Owner/Operator Manual. ROTATING PARTS. Keep clear of auger while engine is running. � Read Operator’s Manual. OL1801 � Allow operation only by OS2080 properly trained adult, Keep people away from unit while never children. operating. Keep children out of � Stop engine and remove work area and under watchful care ignition key prior to leaving of a responsible adult. the operator’s position for OL4370 any reason. � Keep all controls, guards and safety devices
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Keep children and people away. Keep Never direct discharge towards persons or children out of work area and under watchful property that may be injured or damaged by care of a responsible adult. thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards NEVER allow children to operate or play on or traffic. Adjust skid shoes so Scraper Blade or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if does not contact gravel. children enter area. DO NOT throw snow any higher tha
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Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are Striking a foreign object can damage unit. explosive. Handle with care. Use only an Immediately stop unit and engine. Remove approved gasoline container with an key and wait for all moving parts to stop. appropriately sized dispensing spout. Remove wire from spark plug. Inspect unit NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. and make any necessary repairs before ALWAYS allow engine to cool before restart. ser
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For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. Check components frequently. If worn or See Engine Manual for proper storage. damaged, replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts. Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit. ASSEMBLY Unfold Handlebar WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 4) and understand the entire Safety 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper section before proceeding. hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. 3. Put the
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Install Headlight (920012, 014, 015) (Figure 5) 2 1. Remove headlight from location under dash panel. Keep nut for installation. 4 2. Attach headlight to bolt on right side of the dash. Fasten with nut removed in step 1. 3. Plug wireharness into headlight. . 1 Light Shipping Location 3 1 1. Mounting Hardware 2. Discharge Chute 3. Discharge Chute Ring 4. Chute Pedestal Remove nut to detach headlight from under dash. Keep nut to mount light on unit. OS8050 Figure 6 OS8045 Figure 5 Install Di
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. 4 2 3 1 2 1 5 1. Remote Deflector Cable 2. Remote Deflector Control 3 3. Cable Clip 4. Wire Cable Hook 5. Cable Mounting Bracket OS8064 Figure 8 4 4. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting. 5. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s upper mounting hole. NOTE: The cable mounting bracket located 1. Chute Crank underneath the control panel contains two 2. Control Panel mounting holes. Use only the upper mounting 3. Pinion Gear hole; the one closest to the dash. 4. Hairpin 6. Position
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. Check Auger Gearcase Oil Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase on page 21). Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 6 Fill Engine Fuel Tank 4 See Filling Fuel Tank on page 17. 2 1 3 Check Function of all Controls Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer to Operation. 1. Upper Mounting 4. Hairpin Run-in Attachment Belt Hole 5. Washer 2. Snap Fitting 1. Start unit i
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 18 3 1 2 17 4 5 6 16 7 8 12 9 14 10 15 11 13 OS8070 OS8072 Figure 10 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 11. Auger Gearcase 2. Speed Selector 12. Clean-out Tool 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 13. Skid Shoe(s) 4. Chute Crank 14. Axle Lock Pin 5. Muffler Guard 15. Belt Cover 6. Manual Discharge Chute Deflector 16. Handlebars (920012, 013, 014) 17. Headlight (920012, 014, 015) 7. Discharge Chute 18. Remote Deflector Control (920015) 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade GB - 12
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920014, 015 – Briggs & Strattion 920012 – Ariens 1 7 8 6 7 9 3 4 10 4 3 9 8 1 1 4 2 4 2 5 5 920013 – Subaru 6 7 1 4 8 9 5 3 2 OS8075 OS8085 Figure 11 OS8077 OS8090 OS8080 OS8095 1. Gas Tank and Cap 2. Oil Fill and Dipstick 3. Fuel Shut-off Valve 4. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Electric Starter 6. Throttle (Engine Stop) 7. Choke 8. Ignition Switch 9. Primer Bulb 10. Engine Shutoff Switch GB - 13
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read attachment clutch lever is engaged, the and understand the entire Safety impeller may be frozen in the auger housing. section before proceeding. Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw. WARNING: To avoid injury to hands NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns and feet, always disengage clutches, freely, see Replace Attachment Drive Belt on shut off engin
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Speed Selector Choke Control Position the Speed Selector in the (Figure 13) appropriate speed notch to control forward 1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to and reverse travel. engine for easier start. 2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation. IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. 6 2 1 1 920012 2 Forward: RUN (6) Fastest 1 (1) Slowest START Reverse: 920013 (1) Slow (2) Fast 2 1 IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to reverse with clutch engaged. 92
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Recoil Starter Handle Remote Discharge Chute Deflector Control (920015) When pulled, handle will turn engine over. Place deflector into position before operation. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back DO NOT throw snow any higher than against starter. necessary. See Starting and Shut Off on page 18. Place deflector remote in a forward notch to throw snow lower. Place deflector remote in a Snow Clean-Out Tool rearward notch to throw snow higher. (Figure 14) Discharge Chute Discharge chut
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� A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a Wheel Unlocked different octane. Consult your engine manual. � Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. � Use of any gasoline other than those approved above will void the engine warranty. If the pumps are not marked for the content of alcohol or ethers, check ethanol and MTBE levels with the fuel supplier. � Do not modify the fuel system to use Axl
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PRE-START TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY Immediately release both control levers to 1. Frozen Impeller stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine, IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check remove key and wait for all rotating parts to impeller to be sure it is not frozen. stop before leaving operator’s position. To check impeller: 1. With ignition key switch in “Stop” STARTING AND SHUT OFF position, squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged position. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW 2. Pull Recoil Start
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11. 9200013, 014, 015 - Set throttle to Part 3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and Throttle or Slow position for adaptation wait for all moving parts to come to a to outside temperature or travel. Set complete stop. throttle to Fast position for normal 4. 9200013, 014, 015 - Move Throttle to operation. the “Stop” position 920012 - Toggle ignition switch to "Stop". Electric Start (120V) 5. Remove key. 1. Connect extension cord to starter. IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know SNOW REMOVA
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MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE adjustments which may be required to keep The chart below shows the recommended your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should maintenance schedule that should be engine service be required, contact an Ariens performed on a regular basis. More frequent dealer or an authorized engine service may be required. manufacturer's service center. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Service Each Every Every
