Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
GB - 2 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS and FEATURES. . . . . . . . .11 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . ...
Page 4 - SAFETY
GB - 4 SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand all safety messag...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES
GB - 5 1. WARNING! 2. DANGER! 3. DANGER! SAFETY RULES Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly or operating. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY
GB - 8 PACKAGE CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Tools Required: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 in. and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod.3. Put the sp...
Page 11 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES
GB - 11 1. Attachment Clutch Lever2. Speed Selector3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever4. Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard6. Discharge Chute Deflector7. Discharge Chute8. Impeller9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Auger Gearcase 12. Clean-out Tool13. Oil Fill and Dipstick 14. Gas Tank and Cap15. Electric Starter1...
Page 12 - Dual Handle Interlock; NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.; Primer Bulb; OPERATION
GB - 12 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 7 for all Controls and Features locations. Dual Handle Interlock When Attachment Clutch and then Traction Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment Clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if released. To stop attachment, release Traction Drive Clutch and both ...
Page 13 - Speed Selector; Choke Control Knob; Throttle
GB - 13 Speed Selector Position the Speed Selector in the appropriate speed notch to control forward and reverse travel. Forward: (6) Fastest (1) SlowestReverse: (1) Slow (2) Fast IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to reverse with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be changed without declut...
Page 15 - FILLING FUEL TANK; Fuel Stabilizer
GB - 15 Scraper Blade The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to keep better contact with the surface being cleared. It also prevents damage to the housing from normal use. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will become damaged. Skid Shoes The sk...
Page 16 - Check Function of Clutches; TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY; Manual Start
GB - 16 5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) below bottom of filler neck with unleaded gasoline. 6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel. PRE-START 1. Frozen Impeller IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to be sure it is not frozen. To check impeller:...
Page 17 - Shut Off; SNOW REMOVAL; Tips for Operation; TRAVELING
GB - 17 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 30.) 10. Adjust choke as needed. 11. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for adaptation to outside temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast position for normal operation. El...
Page 18 - CHECK FASTENERS; MAINTENANCE; Service Position; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GB - 18 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. SERVICE POSITION Place unit on a flat level surface....
Page 19 - Auger Shaft
GB - 19 CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released.Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released. If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust or repair before operation (see Attachment...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GB - 20 SCRAPER BLADE IMPORTANT: Damage to auger/impeller housing will result if blade wears down too far.Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear. To adjust scraper blade: 1. Tip unit back onto handlebar, support housing and loosen nuts retaining blade 2. Adjust skid shoes to fully raised...
Page 21 - SHEAR BOLTS; DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
GB - 21 SHEAR BOLTS IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit and may void the warranty. Occasionally a foreign object may enter the auger/impeller housing and jam the auger, breaking shear bolts which secure the a...
Page 22 - Remove Attachment Drive Belt
GB - 22 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 18): 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector arm. Save hardware for reinstallation. 2. Place the speed selector on dash panel in the fastest forward speed position. 3. Turn the speed selector arm straight down towards the ground as f...
Page 23 - Replace Attachment Drive Belt
GB - 23 7. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on pivot pin. 8. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley (hold brake away from belt). Replace Attachment Drive Belt 1. Place new belt onto attachment pulley. NOTE: Holding down the attac...
Page 24 - Remove Attachment Cable Slack
GB - 24 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figures 19, 20, 21 and 24) 1. Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 22). NOTE: To gain be...
Page 28 - FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT
GB - 28 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figure 31 and Figure 32): 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. 2. Place the unit into the service position on a level surface. 3. Remove lockpins from wheel axles and remove wheels. 4. Re...
Page 29 - Fuel System; STORAGE
GB - 29 SHORT TERM IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors.Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow. Close fuel shut-off valve. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage.Keep all nut...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
GB - 30 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start. 1. Fuel tank is empty.2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor. 4. Key Switch not in run position. 5. Electric starter not functioning. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Open fu...
Page 31 - SPECIFICATIONS
GB - 31 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 920006 920007 920010 Description Compact 24 Compact 20 Compact 24 Engine Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Subaru SX17 Gross Torque* - ft-lbs (N-m) 9.0 (12.2) 9.0 (12.2) TBD Displacement - in. (cc) 12.5 (205) 12.5 (205) 8.5 (169) Hi...
Page 32 - Warranty
ARIENS COMPANY GRAVELY ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NATIONAL ® MOWER | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREAT DANE ® Snow_200832 Three-Year Limited Sno-Thro ® Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens Sno-Thro products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for...
Page 33 - Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty
ARIENS COMPANY GRAVELY ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NATIONAL ® | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREAT DANE ® Snow_200833 Limitations • Batteries are warranted only for a period of 12 months after date of purchase, on a prorated basis. For the first 90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be rep...