Page 2 - WALK BEHIND SNOW THROWER; ARIENS
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Page 3 - WARNING
3 4/29/02 Stated Sound Power Levels are established following Annex V “Internal Control of Production” of directive 2000/14/EC and assessment procedure EN-ISO 3744:1995. Les déclarations de niveau de puissance acoustique sont établies conformément à l'Article V « Contrôle interne de la production » ...
Page 4 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES
4 ENGLISH 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 2. Ignition Switch, push-pull3. Choke4. Throttle (Engine Stop)5. Runner(s)6. Axle Lock Pin (932101, 309) 7. Belt Cover8. Headlight (932101, 309)9. Discharge Chute Deflector 10. Discharge Chute11. Impeller12. Auger13. Scraper Blade14. Spark Plug and Wire15. Pr...
Page 6 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; DISCLAIMER; TABLE OF CONTENTS
GB - 6 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - SAFETY
GB - 7 DELIVERY Customer Note: If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: 1. Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact...
Page 9 - Walk Around Inspection
GB - 9 3. DANGER! 4. HOT SURFACES! ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit.ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before ass...
Page 10 - Operation; Hazardous Slopes
GB - 10 Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Adjust Runners so Scraper Blade does not contact gravel.DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.Deflected...
Page 11 - Spark Arrester; FUEL SAFETY RULES
GB - 11 Spark Arrester This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if it is...
Page 12 - Handlebar and Shift Rod; ASSEMBLY
GB - 12 Tools Required: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge ASSEMBLY Handlebar and Shift Rod 1. Remove lower wing knobs on handlebar assembly (Figure 4). 2. Remove upper wing nut and bolt on shift rod. 3. Loosen upper wing knobs on handlebar....
Page 13 - Check Tire Pressure; Check Engine Crankcase Oil
GB - 13 Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock (932101, 309) Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage. If they do not, conta...
Page 14 - Run in Attachment Belt; CONTROLS; Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever; OPERATION
GB - 14 Run in Attachment Belt 1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area according to Starting and Shut-Off in Operation . 2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run attachment for about 15 minutes. 3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove spark plug wire. 4. Adjust clutch according ...
Page 15 - FILLING FUEL TANK
GB - 15 Choke Control Knob 1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for easier start.2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation. IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. Throttle The throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or decrease the engine speed, adjust t...
Page 16 - Manual Start
GB - 16 PRE-START 1. Frozen Impeller IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to be sure it is not frozen.To check impeller: 1. With key in “Stop” position, squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged position. 2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle. 3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter Han...
Page 17 - Shut Off; SNOW REMOVAL; Tips for Operation; TRAVELING
GB - 17 Electric Start (120V or 240V) (932035, 101, optional on 309, 503) 1. Connect extension cord to prongs on starter. IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of your starter and only use matching outlets. 2. Plug extension into: 240V 3-wire, grounded outlet.120V 3-wire, grounded outlet. ...
Page 18 - CHECK FASTENERS; MAINTENANCE; 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 CLEAN ENGINE Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. CHECK ENGINE OIL The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result (See Engine Manual).Park unit on a...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GB - 20 DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR Deflector must stay in selected position while throwing snow. To adjust, loosen then retighten hardware to desired deflector drag force (Figure 9). DISCHARGE CHUTE If chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to inc...
Page 22 - SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT; Remove Attachment Drive Belt
GB - 22 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 13): 1. Remove hair pin from adjustment pivot pin. 2. Pull shift rod and adjustment pivot pin out of speed selector lever. 3. Place the speed selector in the fastest reverse speed position. 4. Pull the shift rod straight up towards the control pane...
Page 23 - Replace Attachment Drive Belt
GB - 23 Replace Attachment Drive Belt 1. Place new belt onto lower pulley and while holding brake out of way, tip unit together. 2. Secure blower housing to frame with cap screws. 3. Place belt onto engine sheave.4. Make sure engine sheave and attachment pulley align. If alignment is necessary, loos...
Page 28 - STORAGE; TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
GB - 28 9. Reinstall tires with clip pins. 10. Set unit upright. 11. Replace spark plug wire on spark plug. 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...
Page 29 - SERVICE PARTS; ACCESSORIES
GB - 29 To obtain a complete parts manual, find your model and serial number. Then go to www.ariens.com or call 1-800-678-5443. * Available in CE countries. Small rubber beads collect in frame 1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or large pieces of rubber mean friction disc sh...
Page 30 - SPECIFICATIONS
GB - 30 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 932309 932101 932503 932035 Description 824 824 724 724 Engine - Tecumseh HMSK80- 155700W HMSK80- 155699W OHSK70- 72507E OHSK70- 72517E Power Max - HP (Kw/min -1 ) 8 (5.97) 7 (5.22) Fast Idle Speed-RPM (min -1 ) 3600 ± 150 Displacement - in. (cc) 19.43 (318.3) 11....
Page 31 - Year Limited Sno-Thro Warranty
GB - 31 3 Year Limited Sno-Thro Warranty Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufacturedby Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof three (3) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material orwo...