Ariens 029-034 - Manual

2 - 6 Before maintenance, adjustments, or service (except where specifically recommended), shut off engine. Allow hot parts to cool. Keep unit free of dirt, stones, and other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Storage DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any ignitio...

3 - 7 SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 932025 932026 932027 932029 932030 Description ST 5+2 ST 524 ST 724 ST 824 ST 5+2 Engine HSK-50 HSK-50 HSK-70 HSK-80 HSK-50 Manufacturer Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity - q...

4 - 11 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 1. Traction Drive Lever2. Attachment Clutch Lever3. Engine Ignition and Key4. Primer Bulb5. Choke6. Throttle7. Speed Selector8. Recoil Starter Handle9. Chute Crank10.Discharge Chute Deflector 11.Discharge Chute12.Auge...

4 - 12 4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Belt Service Position To ensure...

4 - 13 To add fuel to the fuel tank: 1. Refuel the unit only in a well ventilated, open area. 2. Stop the engine and allow to cool. 3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank. Remove the cap from the fuel tank. 4. Fill the fuel tank to within 1...

4 - 15 4.8 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT To Replace the Attachment Drive Belt: 1. Shut off engine and allow to cool completely. 2. Place unit in Belt Service Position. 3. Support handlebar. 4. Loosen lower cap screws holding attachment to frame (one on each side). 5. Remove upper cap screws. 6. Separate hou...

4 - 18 Attachment Clutch/Impeller Brake To check impeller brake: 1. Tip unit forward onto auger/impeller housing. 2. Remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws. 3. Measure distance between impeller brake shoe pad and belt with attachment clutch engaged (Figure 10). Impeller brake shoe should be...

5 - 20 5.1 LOWER HANDLEBAR Remove nut and washer attaching lower handlebar to each side of frame and remove lower handlebar. Check parts for wear or replacement. Assemble, using reverse procedure. 5.2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH HANDLE Remove (2) push nuts, pin and (2) screws holding Clutch Handle and pivot t...

6 - 21 6.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective action responses. The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for several types of engines. Use only those possible causes and corrective acti...

7 - 23 7.1 WHEELS AND AXLE The wheels are bolted directly to the axle shaft. To remove the wheels, loosen the bolt and nut. Push the bolt out and slide the wheel hub off of the axle. To remove the axle, 1. Place the unit in the Upright Service Position. 2. Remove both wheels. 3. 724 Models- Remove b...

8 - 24 8.1 FRICTION WHEEL 1. To replace friction wheel, tip unit up onto housing on a level surface. 2. Remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws. 3. Remove right hand wheel, tire. 4. Remove bearing flange screws on the right hand side of the frame. Remove bearing flange on frame (Figures 16 a...

10 - 29 10.1 ALUMINUM GEAR CASE 1. Remove auger/impeller and gear case from housing referring to Auger/Impeller Section. 2. Remove six bolts that hold right and left gear case halves together (Figure 23). 3. If flange bushings need replacement, first remove seals from outside of gearcase halves with...