Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
EN - 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Controls & Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16...
Page 3 - SAFETY
EN - 3 DISCLAIMER Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, make changes to, and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligation. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be ...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY
EN - 8 Tools Required: • Tire Gauge • Pliers • 1/2-In. 3/8-In, 7/16-In, and 9/16-In Wrench and/or Adjustable Wrench Unpacking Unit Unfold Handlebar (Figure 3) 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod.3. Put the speed selecto...
Page 10 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES
EN - 10 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever2. Speed Selector Lever3. Attachment Clutch Lever4. Brush Angle Lock Lever5. Recoil Starter Handle6. Engine Shut Off Switch7. Engine Throttle8. Oil Fill/Dipstick9. Brush Guard 10. Brush 11. Height Adjustment Wheels 12. Fuel Shut Off Valve13. Fuel Fill Cap14. Cho...
Page 11 - STANDARD CONTROLS; Dual Handle Interlock; OPERATION
EN - 11 STANDARD CONTROLS See Controls and Features on page 10. Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch Lever against the handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for propelling unit. Release lever (2) to stop movement. IMPORTANT: When traveling to or from an area to be ...
Page 12 - Recoil Starter Handle; Speed Selector Lever; BRUSH ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
EN - 12 Throttle Lever The throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or decrease engine speed, adjust to: 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) to left2. Part-Throttle at center3. Slow (cold weather starts) to right Electric Starter The electric starter will start a properly choked engine when the s...
Page 13 - Add Fuel to Fuel Tank
EN - 13 3. Lift the brush head assembly off the ground and reverse the unit to move it away from the swept area. 4. Stop engine and allow all moving parts to stop. 5. Check the width of the swept area. The brush pattern should be 2 – 3 inches (5.08 – 7.6 cm) wide, running the length of the brush (Fi...
Page 14 - TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY; Manual Start
EN - 14 5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in (1.27 cm) below bottom of filler neck. See Specifications on page 29 for fuel tank capacity. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system components, required to meet EPA and/or CARB regulatio...
Page 15 - Shut Off; USING THE BRUSH; Tips for Sweeping; TRAVELING
EN - 15 5. Pull recoil starter handle with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against Starter. NOTE: When operating unit in the winter months, recoil guard foam cover must be installed. See Recoil Guard Foam Cover Installation on pag...
Page 16 - SERVICE POSITION; MAINTENANCE
EN - 16 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 a Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. SERVICE POSITION (Figure 7) IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip uni...
Page 17 - OPERATING POSITION; CHECK FASTENERS; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EN - 17 OPERATING POSITION (Figure 7)To connect the brush attachment to traction unit: 1. Place attachment belts onto attachment pulley. NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch lever will make it easier to reconnect the brush attachment to traction unit. 2. Tip traction unit back while guiding brus...
Page 19 - GENERAL LUBRICATION
EN - 19 GENERAL LUBRICATION (Figure 8) 1. Place unit into the service position (See Service Position on page 16). IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts. 2. Apply Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
EN - 20 RECOIL GUARD FOAM COVER INSTALLATION (Figure 9) The recoil foam cover slides over the starter handle and attaches to the recoil guard with Velcro®. NOTE: The recoil guard foam cover is not necessary for operation during the non-winter months. IMPORTANT: When using the unit in the winter mont...
Page 21 - Remove Attachment Cable Slack
EN - 21 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (Figures 11, 12 and 13) Remove Attachment Cable Slack 1. Remove the belt cover.2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and then turn the adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack (Figure 11). 3. With the attachment clutch disengaged...
Page 22 - Check Belt Finger Clearance
EN - 22 Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance (Figure 13) NOTE: It will be difficult to check the measurement inside the frame. Use a 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) minimum spacer as a gauge to check the clearance between the roller and the frame. 1. Remove bottom cover.2. With the attachment clutch lever ...
Page 24 - FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT
EN - 24 2. To gain belt clearance, back out the stop screw from the frame until the drive plate assembly can swing past it (Figure 15). 3. Pull idler away from traction drive belt and remove belt from engine sheave. It may be necessary to turn engine pulley using recoil handle (Figure 16). 4. Remove...
Page 27 - FUEL SYSTEM; Add Fuel Stabilizer; STORAGE
EN - 27 IMPORTANT: Brush segments must be aligned properly so they do not nest together (Figure 19). 7. Remove used brush segments and replace with new segments. IMPORTANT: For each brush segment, align the pair of engagement fingers on alternating support shafts. This will evenly spread the rotatin...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; SERVICE PARTS
EN - 28 To obtain a complete parts manual, find your model and serial number. Then go to www.ariens.com. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start. 1. Fuel tank is empty.2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Engine shut off switch turned off. 4. Engine ignition proble...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN - 29 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926057 Engine Subaru EX27 Engine Displacement – in 3 (cc) 16.2 (265) Fast Idle Speed – RPM 3800 ±100 Starter 120VAC Electric and Recoil Fuel See Engine Manual Tank Capacity – qts. (L) 6.3 (6.1) Clearing Width – in. (cm) 36 (91.44) Brush Diameter – in. (cm) 25 (63....