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Sno-Thro®
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
932036 - 524
932037 - 724
932504 - 524
932505 - 724
U.S. Patents Pending
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Ariens Company MODEL CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ DU MODÈLE 655 West Ryan Street DÉLIVRÉ PAR LE FABRICANT – MODELL-KONFORMITÄTSBE- P.O. Box 157 SCHEINIGUNG AUSGESTELLT DURCH DEN HERSTELLER – Brillion, Wisconsin CERTIFICATO DI COMFORMITÀ DEL MODELLO RILASCIATO DAL 54110-0157 PRODUTTORE – CERTIFICADO DE CONFORMIDAD DEL MODELO USA PROVISTO POR EL FABRICANTE – MODELLSERTIFIKAT FOR Telephone: OVERENSSTEMMELSE UTSTEDT AV FABRIKANT – (920) 756-
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Philip J. Smucker: 5/21/2003 Manager of Product Conformance (Keeper Date – Data – of Technical File) – Responsable de la Datum – Signature – Firma – conformité des produits (en possession Fecha – Dato – Unterschrift – Signatur – du document technique) – Leiter der Päiväys – Data Namnteckning – Produktübereinstimmung (Verantwortlicher Allekirjoitus – Podpis für die technische Dokumentation) – Addetto alla conformità del prodotto (in possesso del documento tecnico) – Gerente de conformid
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 1. Traction Drive Clutch Bail 1. Levier d’embrayage de 1. Palanca del embrague 2. Speed Selector l’entraînement de la de la transmisión de la 3. Chute Crank traction tracción 4. Muffler Guard (932504, 2. Sélecteur de vitesses 2. Selector de velocidad 505) 3. Manivelle de la goulotte 3. Manivela de la tolva 5. Discharge Chute 4. Garant du silencieux 4. Protector del silenciador Deflector (932504, 505) (932504, 505) 6. Discharge Chute 5. Déflecteur
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1 2 24 4 5 3 23 6 22 7 25 21 8 26 10 20 9 19 11 12 18 17 13 14 16 15 OS2420 OS0503 Figure 1 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, DISCLAIMER call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, make on the internet. changes to, and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or WARNING: Improper assembly or obligation. The descriptions and specifications adjustments can cause serious injury. contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this 2. Understand all Safety Precautions m
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REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING SAFETY DECALS AND Original purchaser of this unit was instructed LOCATIONS by the seller on safe and proper operation. If ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety unit is to be used by someone other than Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, locations. ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation.
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NEVER allow children to operate or play on or 2. DANGER! near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area. ROTATING PARTS! Stop engine DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without and remove key before clearing. proper training. High speed impeller rotates Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, below discharge opening. Wait and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury. for all moving parts to stop before removing clogs or Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or OS
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Never direct discharge towards persons or Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. property that may be injured or damaged by Striking a foreign object can damage unit. thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel Immediately stop unit and engine. Remove surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or key and wait for all moving parts to stop. traffic. Adjust Runners so Scraper Blade does Remove wire from spark plug. Inspect unit and not contact gravel. make any necessary repairs before re
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This product is equipped with an internal ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on and panels in good repair, in place and or near any unimproved, forest-covered or securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove brush covered land unless exhaust system is safety devices. equipped with a spark arrester meeting DO NOT change engine governor settings or applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark over-speed engine. arrester, if it is used, must be
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ASSEMBLY Install Discharge Chute and Chute WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Crank (Figure 5, 6, and 7) and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. NOTE: See Figure 5 for the items to install on the unit. 1. Grease chute seat (if not already WARNING: Dropping or tipping over greased). boxed unit could result in personal 2. Remove hardware (and chute crank injury or damage to unit. support bracket on models 932037 & 505) from top of engine (Figure 6). Tools Required: 3. Install
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932037, 505 932036, 504 5 4 4 6 5 1. Discharge Chute 2. Retainer 3 Clip 3. Mounting Nut 5 4. Chute Ring 1 932036 5. Chute Bracket 4 4 2 Figure 7 OS4500 Check Tire Pressure 8 Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall. Check Auger Gearcase Oil Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Service 3 and Adjustments). 2 Check Engine Crankcase Oil 1 IMPORTANT: Engines are shipped without 7 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 1. Disc
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OPERATION Ignition Switch WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Key Switch has two positions: and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. “Stop” - pulled out 2. “Run” - pushed in 2 NOTE: DO NOT twist key WARNING: To avoid injury to hands after it is inserted. and feet, always disengage clutches, 1 shut off engine, and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower. OS1431 Keep hands and feet away from auger and impeller. Primer Bulb Pushing the prim
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute Choke Control Knob controls. Start engine and run for 3-5 minutes 1. Choke Closed position: to thaw. If still frozen, take to warm place until chokes off air to engine for controls are free. easier start. Axle Lock Pin (Figure 8) 2 2. Choke Open position: 1 Wheel Unlocked allows for normal operation. IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. OS1300 Throttle The throttle controls the engine 1 speed. To increase or decrease the engine spee
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FILLING FUEL TANK 4. Adjust Runners Check and adjust Runners (see Service and WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Adjustments). Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between and understand the entire Safety scraper blade and hard, smooth surface(s). section before proceeding. Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 5. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. WARNING:
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7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out 2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind prevent freeze-up of Impeller. slowly. 3. Release Attachment Clutch Bail and wait 8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm for all moving parts to come to a complete stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. stop. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle 4. Move Throttle to the “Stop” position. snap against Starter. 5. Remove key. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine star
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MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or CHECK FASTENERS adjustments which may be required to keep Make sure all hardware is tightened properly. your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens CHECK CLUTCHES dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's Auger / impeller must stop within 3 seconds service center. when attachment clutch/impeller brake bail is released. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Wheels must stop quickly when tract
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2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). 1 2 OS1830 1. Auger Gearcase 2. Filler Plug Figure 9 GENERAL LUBRICATION IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts. NOTE: Apply Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See Service Parts. OS1373
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Adjust runners by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read blade, loosen runner hardware, slide and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. runners to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR smooth surfaces. Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or Deflector must stay in selected position while gravel surfaces. Retighten ha
