Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
EN - 2 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . 12 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . ...
Page 4 - SAFETY ALERTS; Personal Safety Is Involved!; NOTATIONS; SAFETY
EN - 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; High
EN - 5 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 assembly, maintenance or se...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY
EN - 8 Package Contents Tools Required • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge • Torque Wrench (Optional) Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift...
Page 12 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES
EN - 12 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Speed Selector3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Discharge Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard6. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector (Model 920021) 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Auger Gearcase 12. Clean-out Tool 13. Skid Shoe(s)14. Axle Lock ...
Page 15 - Dual Handle Interlock; Ignition Switch; Speed Selector; OPERATION
EN - 15 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figures 9 – 11 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...
Page 16 - Recoil Starter Handle; OFF; START
EN - 16 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: Open (1): Use this position to run the unit. Closed (2): Use this position to service, transport, or store the unit. Choke Control ...
Page 17 - Discharge Chute
EN - 17 Place deflector remote in a forward notch to throw snow lower. Place deflector remote in a rearward notch to throw snow higher. IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 26, or repair before operation. Discharge Chute D...
Page 18 - FILLING FUEL TANK; Add fuel to fuel tank:
EN - 18 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 wear. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will become damaged. Skid Shoes The skid sho...
Page 19 - TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY; Manual Start
EN - 19 IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system components, required to meet EPA and/or CARB regulations, that will only function properly when the fuel tank has been filled to the recommended level. Overfilling may cause permanen...
Page 20 - Shut Off; SNOW REMOVAL; Tips for Operation; TRAVELING; TRANSPORT
EN - 20 4. If engine is cold, apply choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions. NOTICE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine. 5. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch and turn it to the "Start" position. 6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly ...
Page 21 - CHECK FASTENERS; MAINTENANCE; Service Position; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EN - 21 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 (Figure 15) Place unit on a flat le...
Page 23 - Auger Shaft
EN - 23 BOTTOM COVER REMOVAL (Models 920013, 021) 1. Remove the six screws that attach the bottom cover (4) to the frame and remove the bottom cover. 2. Reinstall cover to the frame using six screws. (Model 920022) (Figure 17) 1. Place the unit into the service position. 2. Remove the three top-lock...
Page 27 - DISCHARGE CHUTE
EN - 27 REMOTE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Models 920021, 022) (Figures 23 and 24) Deflector must stay in selected position while throwing snow. If deflector does not stay in set position: 1. Tighten nut beneath control panel to increase pressure on deflector control (Figure 23). If defl...
Page 28 - Remove Attachment Cable Slack
EN - 28 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT (Figure 26) To adjust: 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector arm. Save hardware for reinstallation. 2. Place the speed selector on control panel in the fastest forward speed position. 3. Turn the speed selector arm straight down towards the ground a...
Page 30 - Check Attachment Brake; Check Belt Finger Clearance
EN - 30 • If roller is less than 1/2" (12.7 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer to the belt. Tighten adjustment nut and recheck the roller clearance (Figure 30). • If roller is more than 7/8" (22.2 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler away ...
Page 31 - Remove Attachment Drive Belt
EN - 31 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. 1. Loosen jam nut on traction cable adjustment barrel. Turn adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack. 2. With traction clutch disengaged, check that swing g...
Page 32 - Replace Attachment Drive Belt
EN - 32 Replace Attachment Drive Belt 1. Place new belt onto attachment pulley (Figure 34). NOTICE: Engage attachment clutch lever while connecting housing to frame to hold brake out of the way. 2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts. 3. Place belt onto engine sheave. 4. Re...
Page 33 - FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT; Remove Friction Disc
EN - 33 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Figure 36) NOTICE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt. 1. Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 31). 2. Detach traction idler spri...
Page 35 - TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
EN - 35 13. Insert new friction disc assembly into frame. Install washers onto carrier bearing and slide into speed selector arm. 14. Slide hex shaft through new friction disc assembly. Install pinion gear and washer onto hex shaft and slide shaft into right bearing. 15. Install left bearing using h...
Page 36 - FUEL SYSTEM; Add Fuel Stabilizer; STORAGE
EN - 36 HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT (Model 920022 (Figure 42) 1. Make sure that height adjustment lock finger is fully engaged (Figure 42). 2. Loosen jam nuts on cable mount bracket. 3. Adjust the jam nuts to remove all cable slack and bring the overtravel arm into slight contact with the right...
Page 37 - PROBLEM
EN - 37 SERVICE PARTS Order the following parts through your Dealer: Part No. Description 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (Three 3-oz. Cartridges) 21547400 Spark Plug 07200513 Impeller Belt 07200603 Traction Belt (Models 920013, 021) 07200114 Traction Belt (Model 920022) 53200500 Shear Bolts 00170800...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING
EN - 38 Does not operate in Forward / Reverse. 1. Friction disc worn out. 2. Traction belt not functioning. 3. Speed selector not adjusted properly. 1. Replace friction disc (see Friction Disc Replacement on page 33). 2. Repair or replace traction drive belt (see Traction Drive Belt Replacement on p...
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