Ariens 509- Manuals

GB - 6 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. 1. WARNING! 2. DANGER! 3. DANGER! SAFETY RULESRead, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly or operating. Failu...

GB - 9 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...

GB - 11 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Chute Crank (932041, 042, 141, 509, 510, 511) 5. Muffler Guard (932041, 042, 141, 509, 510, 511) 6. Discharge Chute Deflector 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Auger Gearcase 12. Clean-...

GB - 12 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 7 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 moisture conten...

GB - 13 Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 8) To clear the chute: 1. Shut off the engine. 2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the auger housing and use it to remove the clog. 4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger housi...

GB - 14 FILLING FUEL TANK Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: • Closed Position: Use this position to service, transport, or store the unit. • Open Position: Use this position...

GB - 15 5. Set throttle to proper starting position. 6. Insert key into ignition switch and push into RUN position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted. 7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly. 8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm str...

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....

GB - 17 CHANGE ENGINE OILChange 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 o...

GB - 18 RUNNERSRunners should be adjusted as conditions require (Figure 14). 1. Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level surface. 2. Adjust runners by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade, loosen runner hardware, slide runners to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm)...

GB - 19 DISCHARGE CHUTEIf chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 17). SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 18): 1. Disconnect pivot pin from the speed selector arm. Save the hardware for reinstallation...

GB - 20 IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover, when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws before separating unit. 6. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing. 7. Remove top two cap screws and loosen lower two cap scre...

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 19 and 20). 1. Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 19). 2. Pull idler away from...

GB - 22 4. Adjust attachment clutch lever measurement, if necessary. a. Loosen attachment idler nut (Figure 20). b. To increase distance between clutch lever and handlebar, move the idler towards the attachment belt. c. To decrease the distance between the clutch lever and handlebar, move the idler ...

GB - 23 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figure 27): 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. 2. Tip the unit up onto front housing on a level surface. 3. Remove lockpins from wheel axles and remove wheels. 4. Remove two bolts from ...

GB - 24 6. Reinstall the bearing cap/bushing on the right side of frame. 7. Reinstall roll pins in shaft. Be sure pins are centered in shaft. 8. Connect the pivot pin to the speed selector arm with the hardware removed in step 6 of Remove Friction Disc on page 23 9. Reinstall tires with lockpins. 10...

GB - 25 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 ...

GB - 26 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 932040 932041 932042 932140 932141 932509 932510 932511 Description ST5520E ST7524E ST624E ST5520E ST7524E ST7524 ST5520 ST624 Engine - Tecumseh LH195SP OH195SP OH195SA LH195SP OH195SP OH195SA OH195SA Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM 5.5 (4.1) 7.5 (5.6) 6.0 (...

2 - 7 Battery Avoid Electric Shock. DO NOT remove wire from spark plug while engine is running. Do not put battery in fire or mutilate. Explosive Gases! Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical burns. No flames, No Sparks, No smoki...

3 - 8 SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911044 911045 911046 911047 Description Name LM214SP LM219SP LM217SP LM21SB Engine Manufacture Tecumseh Briggs Tecumseh Tecumseh Cycles Four Four Four Four HP (3600RPM) 5.5 5 5.5 5.5 Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) 1.5 (1.4) 1.6 (1.5) 1.5 (1.4) 1.5 (1.4) Fue...

4 - 21 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS OM0032 1. Engine Control2. Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models) 3. Speed Selector (Self-propelled)4. Primer (Briggs Engine)5. Side Discharge Cover6. Side Discharge Deflector 7. Cutting Height Levers (2 Rear Wheel A...

4 - 22 4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto bench if needed. A handlebar service position is provided for tipping the unit for cleaning and service (Figure 3). See Adjustments. IMPORTANT: When ...

4 - 24 To check (Figure 7): 1. Start engine and slowly release control until engine stops firing. 2. Measure distance between handlebar and control at the point that engine stopped firing. 3. Turn cable nuts at handlebar mount clockwise if measurement is more than 1-1/4" or counter-clockwise if ...

4 - 26 4.12 FRICTION WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Early Models (Side Pull) Adjust rear cutting height levers to middle position. Check to be sure there is slack in the friction wheel drive cable, if not readjust cable nuts. Set speed selector at slowest speed and loosen the two cap screws on drive mount. Hold l...

5 - 27 5.1 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...

5 - 28 5.2 ENGINE SERVICE LOCATIONS Figure 14 1. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick2. Air Cleaner 3. Spark Plug and Wire4. Fuel Cap and Tank 5. Primer 6. Filter OM0550 OM0570 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 4 Robin Engine Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV 2 Cycle Briggs Engine Kawasaki Engine Briggs & Stra...

5 - 29 5.3 ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT: Change engine crankcase oil after first two (2) hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every twenty five hours of operation (more often in dusty dirty conditions). Refer to Engine Manual for oil type and grade and detailed instructions. Engine Oil Check and Chang...

5 - 31 5.5 ENGINE COOLING The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around engine and over cooling fins on cylinder head and block to prevent overheating. Once a year or every one hundred (100) operating hours (more if conditions require) clean engine fins and external surfaces of engine o...

6 - 32 6.1 BLADE BRAKE/CLUTCH REMOVAL Remove mower blade. Squeeze brake/clutch bail against handlebar and insert cotter pin into open hole of actuating rod. Remove 3/8-24x2-1/2" cap screw that retains brake, blade, clutch (BBC) leaf spring and leaf spring from shaft. Remove BBC flywheel by secur...

6 - 33 6.2 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: On BBC model blade brake/clutch assembly must be removed to change belt. Place right rear adjustment lever in first notch and left rear height adjustment lever in third notch. This provides clearance between friction wheel and drive disk. Remove belt from idle...

6 - 34 Figure 22 Friction Drive 1. Height Adjustment Lever2. Spacer Tube3. Ball Bearing4. Handlebar Mounting Bracket 5. Rear Quadrant6. Front Height Adjustment Lever7. Front Quadrant8. Adjuster Bracket 9. De-Thatcher Retainer 10.Flat Washer PM0065 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6 - 35 Figure 23 Gear Drive 1. Washer2. Inner Wheel Cover3. Ratchet Pinion4. Ball Bearing5. Height Adjuster 6. Rear Quadrant7. Height Adjustment Lever8. Handlebar Mounting Bracket9. Key Ratchet10.Tuff Torque Transmission 11.Front Quadrant12.Washer13.Spacer14.De-Thatcher Retainer15.Adjuster Bracket P...

7 - 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 26 Gear Drive Handlebars and Controls 1. Traction Bail2. Handlebar3. Engine Bail Weldment4. Engine Control Cable 5. Throttle Cable6. Handlebar Adjuster7. Speed Control Bracket PM0320

8 - 39 8.1 BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS) IMPORTANT: Use battery charger supplied only. DO NOT attempt to "jump start" mower. To charge with battery charger, connect charger plug to mating plug on battery (not engine) and plug charger into 110 volt Alternating Current (A.C.) outlet. Charge ...

9 - 40 9.1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Rear wheels must be removed to perform repairs in this section. Block up rear of mower to raise rear wheels off work surface. Remove snap ring secur-ing wheel to axle and remove washer and wheel. 9.2 GEAR REMOVAL Remove snap ring securing gear cover over idler shaft, re...

9 - 41 Assemble in reverse order. Refer to Section 4.12 to adjust friction wheel drive. On models with plastic friction wheel hub, remove drive cover nut and remove drive cover. Remove two taptites and snap ring from gear cover and remove gear cover. Remove cotter pin from shift link and move shift ...

10 - 43 10.1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Rear wheels must be removed to perform repairs in this section. Block up rear of mower to raise rear wheels off work surface. Remove snap ring secur-ing wheel to axle and remove washer and wheel. 10.2 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT The 3-speed transmission is not repairable...