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Path-Pro
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Models
938030 – SS21
(SN 000101 +)
938031 – SS21
(SN 000101 +)
938032 – SS21E
(SN 000101 +)
938033 – SS21EC
(SN 000101 +)
938034 – SS21E
(SN 000101 +)
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
E10
L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
04535800A 6/13
FRANÇAIS
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . 10 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . 17 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DELIVERY Customer Note: If this product was purchased without complete assembly and instruction by a retailer, it is your responsibility to: • Read and understand all instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance. NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. Before Operating Unit: 1. Make sure
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SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: This snow thrower is The safety alert symbols above and signal capable of crushing or amputating body parts. Failure to observe the words below are used on decals and in this safety instructions in the manuals manual. and on decals could result in serious Read and understand all safety messages. injury or death. 1. Danger Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence DANGER: Indicates an of children. Never assume that IMMINENTLY HAZ
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1. Safety Decal Identification 2. DANGER! 4 Danger! 1 ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear 3 blockages. NEVER use your hands. High speed auger/impeller rotates below discharge opening. Wait for all moving parts to stop before removing clogs or 2 servicing. Figure 2 2. Safety Decal Description 3. DANGER! 1. DANGER! Danger! Danger! ROTATING PARTS. Keep clear of auger while Read Owner/Operator engine is running. Manual. • Read Operator’s Manual. • Allow operation only b
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Training 4. DANGER! Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit. Be thoroughly familiar Danger! with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate ONLY use clean-out tool to the equipment without proper instruction, clear blockages. NEVER including actual operation. use your hands.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Thrown objects can cause injury. Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid • Use an approved fuel container. uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay • Never add fuel to a running engine or alert for hidden hazards. hot engine. Exercise extreme caution when operating on • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Adjust skid shoes so scraper blade does not
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Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely Maintenance and Storage necessary. Always back up slowly and look down and behind before and while backing. Secure unit so it will not tip over during maintenance. Do not carry passengers. Before cleaning, removing clogs or making Disengage attachment drive when traveling any inspections, repairs, etc., disengage from one work area to another. clutch(es), stop unit and engine, remove key, allow moving parts to stop. Allow hot Disengage power t
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Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or Personal Protection on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Do not operate the equipment without Always place containers on the ground away wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid from your vehicle before filling. loose fitting clothing that can get caught in When practical, remove gas-powered moving parts. Wear footwear that will equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it improve footing on slippery surfaces. on the ground.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 3 2 11 4 5 13 22 14 12 20 6 7 8 9 21 15 16 10 18 19 17 Figure 4 1. Handlebar 12. Oil Fill (Models 938031, 032, 033) 2. Auger Control Bar 13. Oil Drain Plug 3. Auger Control Cable Assembly 14. Fuel Cap & Tank 4. Remote Discharge Chute Handle 15. Choke Control Knob Assembly (Model 938033) 16. Engine Switch 5. Recoil Starter Handle 17. Primer Bulb 6. Discharge Chute Handle 18. Electric Start Button (Models 938030, 031, 032, 034) (Models 938032, 033, 034) 7. Discharge Chu
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES Fuel Shut-off Valve (Item 20) IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST WARNING: AVOID INJURY. be in the closed (off) position before Read and understand the entire transporting the unit. The valve is closed Safety section before proceeding. when it is narrow and vertical when viewed from above. See Figure 4 for all controls and features The fuel shut-off locations. valve has two positions: Engine Switch 1 (Item 16) 1. OFF The engine switch has Use this p
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regulations, that will only function properly Remote Discharge Chute Handle when the fuel tank has been filled to the Assembly recommended level. Overfilling may cause (Item 4) permanent damage to evaporative emissions Model 938033 control system components. Filling to the Move remote discharge chute handle forward recommended level ensures a vapor gap or backward to control direction of snow required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay discharge. close attention while filling the fuel ta
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3. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level must 10. Pull auger control bar (Item 2) back to be maintained at safe operating level. handlebar to start auger; release bar to See SPECIFICATIONS on page 20. See stop auger. Engine Manual for detailed information. Start Engine (Electric Start) 4. Replace cap. Models 938032, 033, 034 To add oil: 1. Check oil level. See Engine Oil on 1. Turn engine off and let cool for at least page 12. three minutes. 2. Position discharge chute (Item 8) in a 2. R
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1. Move engine switch (Item 16) to OFF Remote Discharge Chute Handle position and remove key. Allow unit to Assembly cool. (Item 4) 2. Tip unit back onto engine guard. Do not Model 938033 tip further than engine guard allows or oil IMPORTANT: Always throw snow in a safe may leak out of engine. direction, away from people and windows. 3. Remove six hex bolts and nuts per Move remote discharge chute handle forward paddle. Discard hardware, spacers and or backward to choose the direction
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Adjust Auger Cable 3 1. Move engine switch (Item 16) to OFF 6 1 position and remove key. Allow unit to cool. 2. Slide plastic sleeve up to auger control bar. 3. Insert Z-hook into appropriate hole in adjustment bracket. When auger control bar is disengaged, there should minor slack in cable and no tension. 4. Engage auger control bar to ensure proper operation. There should be no excessive tension on cable. 5. Lower plastic sleeve. 4 5 2 See Figure 7. 1. Extension Spring 2. Drive Pulley
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Adjust Remote Chute Rotation Cables Model 938033 1. Move engine switch (Item 16) to OFF position and remove key. Allow unit to cool. 2. Open fuel and oil door (Item 22) to access chute rotation cable adjustment screws. 3. Loosen chute rotation cable adjustment screws. See Figure 11. Figure 9 1 6. Position scraper assembly under housing. See Figure 10. • D-shaped cutout must be on the left. • Edge must point down and forward. • Scraper assembly bolt holes must align with square bolt hole
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read prolong the life of unit. The following chart and understand the entire Safety shows the recommended service schedule. section before proceeding. Interval Task Action Clean unit. Remove snow and debris with a soft-bristled brush. Do not use harsh abrasives or cleaners. NOTICE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive-type wax. Each Use Check engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 12. Follow engine Perform schedule
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STORAGE SHORT TERM Never spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage and repair as needed. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected area. Protect bare-metal areas with a light coat of oil or anti-rust compound. LONG TERM Perform all short term storage items. Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. Fuel System Gasoline left in
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Engine switch in OFF Move switch to ON position (see Engine Switch position. on page 11). Fuel shut-off valve in Move valve to ON position (see Fuel Shut-off OFF position. Valve on page 11). Fuel tank empty. Fill fuel tank with fuel (see Gasoline on page 12). Cord not plugged in Plug power cord in or replace worn cord. Reset (electric start models circuit breaker. only). Engine not primed. Press the primer bulb twice and start engine. Engine w
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SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer for See your authorized Ariens dealer to add genuine OEM service parts. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Qty Description Part No. Description 00592900 AR Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz) 73801100 Sno-Thro Cover Kit 06900533 1 Auger Cable 70707600 Protective Floor Mat 07200627 1 Auger Belt 73800600 Snow Shield Kit 21547400 1 Spark Plug 73800800 Remote Chute Rotation Kit (Models 938030, 031, 032, 53802900 1 Auger Paddle 034) Re
