Page 2 - DISCLAIMER; TABLE OF CONTENTS
GB - 2 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MAINTENANCE . ...
Page 3 - SAFETY ALERTS; Personal Safety Is Involved!; NOTATIONS; SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS; SAFETY
GB - 3 NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com on the internet. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all controls function as described in this manual. 4. Revie...
Page 4 - SAFETY RULES
GB - 4 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 before asse...
Page 7 - Install Discharge Chute; ASSEMBLY
GB - 7 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 wing knobs on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the wing nuts on the shift rod. 3. Put th...
Page 9 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES
GB - 9 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Chute Crank (932046, 047) 5. Muffler Guard 6. Discharge Chute Deflector 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Auger Gearcase 12. Clean-out Tool 13. Oil Fill and Dipstick 14. Gas Tank and Cap...
Page 11 - Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever; NOTE: When traveling to or from the; Attachment Clutch - Right Hand Lever; NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.; Primer Bulb; OPERATION
GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 7 or Figure 8 for all Controls and Features locations. Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Lever Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch Lever against the Handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for propelling unit. Forward speed will vary according to snow depth and moi...
Page 13 - Axle Lock Pin; NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked.; Scraper Blade; FILLING FUEL TANK; To add fuel to fuel tank:
GB - 13 Chute Handle (932048) IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in Discharge Chute (932045, 046, 047) on page 19, or repair before operation. Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Handle. Always stand opposite the direction of snow discharge when rotating the disc...
Page 14 - Check Function of Clutches; TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY; Manual Start
GB - 14 PRE-START 1. Frozen Impeller IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to be sure it is not frozen. To check impeller: 1. With ignition key switch in “Stop” position, squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged position. 2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle. 3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot...
Page 15 - Shut Off; SNOW REMOVAL; Tips for Operation; TRAVELING
GB - 15 4. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged. 5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) additional priming may be needed. 6. Insert key into ignition switch on engine and push into "R...
Page 16 - SERVICE POSITION; MAINTENANCE; Service Position; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GB - 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 an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. SERVICE POSITION Place unit on a flat level surface....
Page 17 - IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be maintained.; GENERAL LUBRICATION; Auger Shaft
GB - 17 CHANGE ENGINE OIL Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, thereafter change oil every 25 hours (more often if required). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contamination. Remove the ...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GB - 18 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 runners to fully raised ...
Page 19 - SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT; Remove Attachment Drive Belt
GB - 19 DISCHARGE CHUTE (932045, 046, 047) If chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 19). SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 20): 1. Disconnect pivot pin from the speed selector arm. Save the hardwar...
Page 20 - Replace Attachment Drive Belt
GB - 20 4. Remove belt finger by removing cap screw mounting belt finger to engine (Figure 22 or Figure 23). 5. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle). IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover, when tipping unit apart, ...
Page 21 - TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
GB - 21 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 21, 22, 23 and 24). 1. Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 19). 2. Pull idler a...
Page 23 - Remove Friction Disc
GB - 23 5. Check Brake When the clutch lever is disengaged, the brake must contact the attachment belt. When the clutch lever is engaged, the brake must be more than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) away from the belt and must not contact the frame (Figure 27). 6. Repeat steps 3–5 until attachment clutch lever dis...
Page 25 - SHORT TERM; STORAGE
GB - 25 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 n...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING
GB - 26 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 ...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS
GB - 27 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 932045 932046 932047 932048 Description ST8524E ST724E ST5524E ST5520 Engine - Briggs 15A1930118E1 Tecumseh OH195SA Tecumseh LH195SP Tecumseh LH195SP Power Max - HP (kW) 8.5 (6.3) 7.0 (5.2) 5.5 (4.1) 5.5 (4.1) Fast Idle Speed - RPM (min -1 ) 3600 ± 100 3600 ± 150 ...
