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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R
Replaces C-2014
Service Campaign
Ariens Company
655 W. Ryan St.
Brillion, WI 54110
www.ariens.com
Product Family: Ariens Compact Sno-Thro, Ariens Compact Track Sno-Thro, Sno-Tek,
Ariens PB-28, Gravely PB- 28
Subject: Important Product Safety Recall
Dealer Action: STOP SALE – Repair Immediately
Ariens Company has identified a potential safety concern on models and serials listed in the table below.
The auger drive pulley, #00268951, may develop a crack whi
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 Model Description Serial Number Range 920013 Ariens ST22LE Compact 124912 – 124935, 124937 – 125008, 125037 – 125060, Sno-Thro 125094 – 125271 920014 Ariens ST24LE Compact 142966 – 142999, 143264 – 143272, 143274 – 143281, Sno-Thro 143284 – 143287, 143289, 143291 – 143304, 143306 – 143309, 143313 – 143432, 143434 – 143435, 143439 – 143445, 143448, 143450 – 143462, 143466 – 143467, 143469 – 143496, 143500, 143502 – 143506, 143511, 143513
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame and housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together. Never loosen cap screws while unit is in service position. IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing six cap screws before separating unit. 9. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing. 10. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 6. Replace chute crank and secure with spring clip pin. • If Equipped: Reconnect remote deflector cable to control lever. 7. Replace gear cover on top of chute pedestal. 8. Run in the attachment belt(see Run-in Attachment Belt on page 4). 9. Replace belt cover and tighten hardware. 3 4 2 5 1. Traction Belt Idler 1 2. Traction Drive Belt 3. Engine Sheave 4. Belt Finger 8 5. Attachment Drive Belt 6 6. Attachment Pulley 7. Attachment Idler Nu
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. AUGER / IMPELLER MUST STOP within 5 seconds when Attachment Clutch Lever is released. WARNING: Adjustment procedure requires the engine to be run with the belt cover off. AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Remove Attachment Cable Slack (Figur
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 With the attachment clutch disengaged, check the attachment idler arm position here. The attachment idler arm should lightly touch the frame. Figure 5 8. Draw a check mark on the model/serial number label with an indelible black marking pen to signify that the repair has been completed (Figure 6). Draw check mark on model/ serial number label. Figure 6 Page 6 of 8
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT PULLEY REPLACEMENT – POWER BRUSHES Models 921025, 921026, 921313 Remove Attachment Drive Belt (Figures 7 and 8) 1. Shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. 2. Remove the hardware attaching the remote trigger cable to the brush assembly. 3. Remove two screws securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover. 4. Remove belt finger by removing cap screws mounting belt finger to engi
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R Replaces C-2014 IMPORTANT: With the clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from the belt, but not touching the belt, or belt grabbing may occur causing brush to rotate while the attachment clutch is disengaged (Figure 9). 5. Adjust clutch (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 5). 6. Replace belt cover and secure with cap screws. 7. Replace bottom cover and secure with cap screws.
