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Sno-Thro®
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
926001 – ST926LE
926002 – ST11528LE
926003 – ST1332LE
926013 – ST8526DLE
926014 – ST9526DLE
926015 – ST11528DLE
926016 – ST11528DLE
926500 – ST1332DLE
926501 – ST1336DLE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
00584300B 11/06
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SERVICE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to 3. Review control functions and operation of the www.ariens.com on the internet. unit. Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all controls function as described in this manual. WARNING: Improper assembly or 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance adjustments can cause serious injury. and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. 6. Fill out a Product Registration Card a
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SAFETY RULES Keep people away from unit while Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in operating. Keep children out of work Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly or area and under watchful care of a OL4370 operating. Failure to follow instructions could result in responsible adult. personal injury and/or damage to unit. ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug Never direct discharge towards persons before assembly, maintenance or service. or property that may
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NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or Before cleaning, removing clogs or making any clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage clutch(es), stop running. unit and engine, remove key, allow moving parts to stop. Allow hot parts to cool. ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points. Run unit a few minutes after clearing snow to prevent DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from freeze-up of attachment. operation. Allow parts to
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove fuel so no trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers spills will occur and remove battery. Ensure unit is on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. secure and will not tip over during maintenance. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is panels in good
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ASSEMBLY 5. Install and tighten all wing knobs and wing nuts WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and on the handlebar assembly and shift rod. understand the entire Safety section before NOTE: The handlebar has two height positions. Adjust proceeding. the handlebar height to provide better operator comfort. See Handlebar Height on page 22. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage 5 1 to unit. PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 1 4 1 2, 3 3 1. Wing Knobs 4. Shift Rod 2
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Install Discharge Chute Crank 1. Remove the cover from the gear assembly on the discharge chute. 2. Release the lock teeth on the gear assembly with 1 your finger and rotate the discharge chute 90° left. 3. Remove and save the hairpin from the control assembly underneath the control panel. NOTE: Do not remove the pin installed on the chute rod. NOTE: To ensure the discharge chute follows its full 2 range of travel, make sure the control lever is pushed all the way to the left before ins
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7. Replace the gear cover removed in step 1. Use the handlebar hardware locations on the side IMPORTANT: Rotate the discharge chute to the left of the unit frame to determine which hole gets used when tightening the pedestal hardware to ensure to secure the chute rod to the control assembly. clearance between the discharge chute and the belt cover. 8. Tighten pedestal hardware to 15–31 lbf-ft 4 4 (20-42 N�m). 9. Make sure the discharge chute rotates left and right when you push the discha
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Connect Battery (926500, 501) Check Engine Crankcase Oil 1. Remove wing nuts from battery cover. IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed 2. Install wire lead to battery terminal. instructions. 3. Install battery cover and tighten wing nuts. Fill Engine Fuel Tank Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel type and tank Without the engine running, press down (engage) both capacity. clutch levers. Rele
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 4 926001, 002, 003, 2 5 3 1 2. Speed Selector 013, 016, 500, 501 3. Deflector Remote Control 4. Chute Control 6 7 5. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 8 6. Oil Fill/Dipstick 35 9 10 7. Muffler Guard (926002, 003, 016, 500, 501) 34 8. Discharge Chute Deflector 11 33 9. Discharge Chute 10. Impeller 31 11. Clean-Out Tool 12. Auger 32 13. Scraper Blade 12 30 14. Auger Gearcase 15. Recoil Starter Handle 13 29 16. Electric Starter 14 28 27 17. Wing Knobs
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1. Attachment Clutch Lever 926014, 015 2. Speed Selector 3. Deflector Remote Control 5 4 2 4. Chute Control 3 1 5. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 32 7 30 6. Oil Fill/Dipstick 8 7. Discharge Chute Deflector 8. Discharge Chute 31 9 9. Impeller 6 10. Clean-out Tool 10 11. Auger 15 12. Scraper Blade 13. Auger Gearcase 14. Recoil Starter Handle 28 15. Electric Starter 11 16. Wing Knobs 27 17. Heated Handles 12 18. Remote Differential Wheel Lock 13 26 25 19. Heated Handles Switch 20. Oil Drain Plug
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OPERATION Ignition Switch (Push/Pull Safety Key) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 926001, 002, 003, 926014, 015 013, 016 WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, 2 and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower. Keep hands and feet away from auger and 2 impeller. 1 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 10 or Figure 11 for all Controls and Features locations. K
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Choke Control Knob Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 12) 926014, 015 WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating 926001, 002, 003, impeller is the most common cause of injury 013, 016, 500, 501 associated with snow throwers. Never use 1 2 your hand to clean out the discharge chute. 1 2 1 1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for easier start. 2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation. IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. OS7100 Throttle Figure 12 To clear the d
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Discharge Chute Control Axle Lock Pin (926001) IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, (Figure 14) adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left on page 22, or repair before operation. wheel. Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Control. one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit. NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked. Wheel Unlocked Axle Lock Pin OS7105
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926014, 015 1 On Position: Use this position to run the unit. Off Position: Use this position to service, transport, or store the unit. Figure 17 To add fuel to fuel tank: 2 1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-ventilated area. 2. Stop engine and allow to cool. 3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering Fuel Tank. 1. Stored Position 4. Remove Cap. 2. Operating Position IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for correct ty
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3. Check Dual Handle Interlock STARTING AND SHUT OFF Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal clutch lever is released, then both clutches must injury and/or damage to unit. DO NOT disengage. attempt to start your unit at this time. Read entire Owner/Operator Manual and the If clutches do not engage or disengage
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5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. SNOW REMOVAL NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust to the additional priming may be needed. outdoor temperature before clearing snow. 6. Insert key into ignition switch on engine and push NOTE: Attachment clutch should be engaged before into "Run" position. DO NOT twist key after it is wheel drive clutch when throwing snow. inserted. 1. Select Speed Control position and direction. 7. If en
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MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE which may be required to keep your unit operating at The chart below shows the recommended peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, maintenance schedule that should be performed on a contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine regular basis. More frequent service may be required. manufacturer's service center. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Service Performed Eac
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CLEAN ENGINE 1 Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3 CHECK ENGINE OIL The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result (See Engine Manual). Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 2 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1. Auger Gearcase - Cast Iron Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, thereafter 2. Oil Fill and Drain Plug
