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Sno-Thro®
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
932037 - 724
932038 - 5520
932039 - 624
932505 - 724
932507 - 520
932508 - 624
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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 – P.O. Box 157 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ CE RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CE EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE – Brillion, Wisconsin EF-SAMSVARSERKLÆRING FRA PRODUSENTEN – 54110-0157 USA EG-DEKLARATIONEN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE UTFÄRDAD Telephone AV TILLVERKAREN – (920) 756-2141 VAL
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Fred J. Moreaux: 5/10/2004 Date Date Datum Quality and Conformance Manager (Keeper of Technical File) Responsable de la qualité et de la conformité des Data Fecha Dato Ariens Company produits (Dépositaire de la fiche technique) Manager Datum Päiväys Qualitätssicherung und Konformität (Archivar der Data Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA technischen Akte) Responsabile della qualità e della Signature Signature Unterschrift conformità del prodotto (Depositario del file tecnico) Firma Firm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, DISCLAIMER call 1-920-756-4688 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! ONLY use DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without clean-out tool to clear blockages. proper training. NEVER use your hands. High Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, speed impeller rotates below and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury. discharge opening. Wait for all moving parts to stop before Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or
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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 Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on fuel so no spills will occur. Ensure unit is or near any unimproved, forest-covered or secure and will not tip over during brush covered land unless exhaust system is maintenance. equipped with a spark arrester meeting ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark and panels in good repair, in place and arrester, if
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1 1 3 2 2 3 4 1. Discharge Chute 3. Chute Crank 2. Spring Clip 4. Pinion 4 Figure 5 OS3500 1. Wing Knob 3. Lower Handlebar 932037, 039, 505, 508 932507 2. J-Bolt 4. Upper Handlebar Figure 4 OS3000 5 4 4 6 5 Install Discharge Chute and Chute Crank (932037, 039, 505, 507, 508) (Figure 5, 6, and 7) NOTE: See Figure 5 for the items to install on the unit. 1. Grease chute seat (if not already greased). 2. Remove hardware (and chute crank support bracket on models 932037, 039, 4 505, 508) from to
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932038 1 1. Discharge Chute 6 2. Retainer 3 Clip 3. Mounting Nut 2 5 4. Chute 3 Ring 1 4 5. Chute Bracket 4 2 OS1921 Figure 7 5 OS4500 Discharge Chute (932038) 1. Mounting 5. Retaining Clip Hardware 6. Chute Support 1. Grease discharge chute ring if not already 2. Discharge Chute Bracket greased (Figure 8). 3. Discharge Chute 2. Remove mounting hardware from top of Ring engine. 4. Chute Seat 3. Install discharge chute by positioning the chute ring under retainer clip on chute Figure 8
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Traction Drive Clutch Bail 1 26 2. Speed Selector 2 3. Chute Crank (932037, 039, 505, 507, 5 508) 3 4 4. Muffler Guard (932037, 039, 505, 507, 508) 5. Discharge Chute Deflector 6 25 6. Discharge Chute 7. Impeller 7 24 8. Auger 9. Auger Gearcase 23 10. Scraper Blade 11. Oil Fill and Dipstick 12. Gas Tank and Cap 22 13. Recoil Starter Handle 14. Electric Starter (932037, 038, 039) 21 8 15. Primer Bulb 10 16. Throttle (Engine Stop) 20 9 17. Ignition Switch (push-pull) 18.
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OPERATION Ignition Switch WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Key Switch has two positions: and understand the entire Safety 1. “Stop” - pulled out section before proceeding. 2. “Run” - pushed in 2 NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted. WARNING: To avoid injury to hands 1 and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging OS1431 or working on snow thrower. Keep hands and feet away from auger Primer Bulb and impeller. Pushing the prim
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1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for 1 easier start. 2 2. Choke Open position: 1 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 speed, adjust to: 2 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) To clear the chute: 2. Part-Throttle 1. Shut off the engine. 3. Slow (cold weather starts) 3 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure impeller 4. Stop (engine is off) blades hav
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Axle Lock Pin (Figure 10) FILLING FUEL TANK Wheel Unlocked WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: • Closed Position: Use this position to service, transport, or store the unit. • Open Position: Use this position to run the unit. Axle To add fuel to fuel tank: Wheel Locked Lock 1. A
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7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out 4. Adjust Runners slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind Check and adjust Runners (see Service and slowly. Adjustments). Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between 8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm scraper blade and hard, smooth surface(s). stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against Starter. 5. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase O
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To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping Shut Off series of paths. For large areas, start in the 1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Bail and middle and throw snow to each side, so snow allow unit to come to a complete stop. is not cleared more than once. 2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be prevent freeze-up of Impeller. cleared and with direction of the wind. 3. Release Attachment Clutch Bail and wait for all moving parts to come to a compl
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHANGE ENGINE OIL The chart below shows the recommended Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, maintenance schedule that should be thereafter change oil every 25 hours (more performed on a regular basis. More frequent often if required). Refer to Engine Manual for service may be required. detailed instructions. Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE will flow more freely and carry away more contamination. Remove the oil drain plug fro
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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. Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 12) at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours. Auger Shaft NOTE: To grease auger shaft, remove shear bolt nuts, and shear bolts. Turn auger on shaft while applying grease at
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SCRAPER BLADE IMPORTANT: Damage to auger/impeller 1 housing will result if blade wears down too far. Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear. 2 To adjust scraper blade: 1. Tip unit back onto handlebar, support 3 housing and loosen nuts retaining blade. 2. Adjust runners to fully raised position 4 (housing closest to ground). OS0115 3. Reposition scraper blade flush with 1. Pinion runners and tighten lock nuts. 2. Chute Gear 3. Carriage Bolt SHEAR BOLTS 4. Spring IMPORTANT: Use
