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Sno-Thro®
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
926001 – ST926LE
926002 – ST11528LE
926003 – ST1332LE
926004 – ST926DLE
926005 – ST11526DLE
926006 – ST1328DLE
926101 – ST926LE
926102 – ST11528LE
926103 – ST1332LE
926300 – ST11526DLE
926301 – ST926DLE
926302 – ST1332LE
926303 – ST1328LE
926304 – ST11528LE
926500 – ST1332DLE
926501 – ST1336DLE
926504 – ST8526LE
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Ariens Company EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE PAR LE FABRICANT – 655 West Ryan Street EU-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES HERSTELLERS – DICHIARAZIONE DI P.O. Box 157 CONFORMITÀ CE RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CE EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE – EF-SAMSVARSERKLÆRING FRA Brillion, Wisconsin PRODUSENTEN – EG-DEKLARATIONEN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE UTFÄRDAD 54110-0157 USA AV TILLVERKAREN – VALMISTAJAN ANTAMA EY-VAATIMUS
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Fred J. Moreaux: 08/03/2005 Quality and Conformance Manager Date Date Datum Data Fecha Dato (Keeper of Technical File) Datum Päiväys Data Datum Ariens Company Responsable de la qualité et de la Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA conformité des produits (Dépositaire Signature Signature Unterschrift de la fiche technique) Manager Firma Firma Signatur Namnteckning Qualitätssicherung und Konformität Allekirjoitus Podpis Podpis (Archivar der technischen Akte) Responsabile della qualità
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SERVICE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 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 operating. Failure to follow instructions could result in OL4370 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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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating Disengage attachment drive when traveling from one parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body work area to another. parts. Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Striking a NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or foreign object can damage unit. Immediately stop unit clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is and engine. Remove key and wait for all moving parts running. to stop. Remove wire from spark
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NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. operation. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or explosion. trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place c
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ASSEMBLY Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper wing understand the entire Safety section before knobs on the handlebar assembly. proceeding. 2. Loosen the wing nuts on the shift rod. 3. Put the speed selector lever in the first forward WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed position. unit could result in personal injury or damage 4. Rotate the handlebars into operating position. to unit. 5. Install and tighten all wing knobs a
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NOTE: After the chute rod has been inserted through the hex hole in the control assembly, placing the unit in the service position (see Service Position on page 19) will ease alignment and installation of the hair pin. 5. Secure the chute rod to the control assembly with 1 the hair pin removed in step 3 using the proper hole location as shown in Figure 7. Insert the hair pin with the loop end to the left of the chute rod so the control assembly follows a full range of travel. 3 2 2 3 4 1
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6. Insert the chute lock cable fitting into the bracket Deflector Remote on the chute pedestal, and then connect the NOTE: Connect the cable end to the cable anchor on chute lock cable to the lock teeth by fitting the the discharge deflector before clipping the cable to the cable ball end into the slot on the lock teeth. cable bracket on the discharge chute. NOTE: Press down on lock teeth with your finger to 1. Route deflector remote cable along the left side of align the cable ball end w
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Connect Battery (926500, 501) Fill Engine Fuel Tank 1. Remove wing nuts from battery cover. Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel type and tank capacity. 2. Install wire lead to battery terminal. 3. Install battery cover and tighten wing nuts. Check Function of all Controls Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer to Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Operation. Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Run-in Attachment B
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 4 5 2 6 3 1 2. Speed Selector 7 8 3. Deflector Remote Control 4. Chute Control 9 5. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 6. Oil Fill/Dipstick 35 10 7. Muffler Guard 34 8. Discharge Chute Deflector 11 33 9. Discharge Chute 10. Impeller 32 11. Clean-out Tool 31 12. Auger 13. Scraper Blade 12 30 14. Auger Gearcase 15. Recoil Starter Handle 13 29 16. Electric Starter (926001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 14 28 101, 102, 103, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304) 27 16 15 17
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OPERATION Ignition Switch (120V or 240V start on engine) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Key Switch has two positions: understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. “Stop” - pulled out 2 2. "Run" - pushed in WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is 1 always disengage clutches, shut off engine, inserted. and wait for all movement to stop before OS1431 unclogging or working on snow thrower. Ignition Switch (12V start on dash panel) Keep hand
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Throttle Discharge Chute The throttle controls the engine speed. To Discharge chute rotates 200°. 1 increase or decrease the engine speed, ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and adjust to: 2 angle, away from operator and bystanders, before 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) starting engine. 3 2. Part-Throttle Discharge Chute Control 4 3. Slow (cold weather starts) IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, OL2720 4. Stop (engine is off) (Not on 12V models) adjust a
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If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock properly, adjust or repair before operation (see REMOTE WHEEL LOCK (926002, 003, 102, 103, 302, 303, 304) on page 23). 1 Axle Lock Pin (Figure 13) (926001, 101, 504) Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit. NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked. Wheel Unlocked 2 Axle Lock Pin Wheel Locked 1.Stored Position 2.Opera
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3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent 5. Check Remote Wheel Lock (926002, 003, dirt from entering Fuel Tank. 102, 103, 302, 303, 304) 4. Remove Cap. Squeeze and release the remote wheel lock to lock the left wheel for better traction when throwing snow or to IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline unlock the left wheel for easier steering. containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock properly, adjus
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NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) 12. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for additional priming may be needed. travel or adaptation to outside temperature. Set throttle to Fast position for normal operation. 4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Electric Start (12V) NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a 1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. cold engine. 2. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment 5. S
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Tips for Operation TRAVELING Snow is best removed as soon as possible after snow To travel from one work area to another: fall. 1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position. To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of 2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise front paths. For large areas, start in the middle and throw of unit slightly off surface. snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than 3. Engage wheel drive clutch without engaging once. attachment drive clutc
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CHECK ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 The chart below shows the recommended hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in maintenance schedule that should be performed on a safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine regular basis. More frequent service may be required. damage will result (See Engine Manual). Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE detailed instructions. Service Pe
