Page 4 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES
4 ENGLISH 1. Traction Drive Clutch Bail2. Speed Selector3. Chute Crank4. Muffler Guard (932504, 505) 5. Discharge Chute Deflector 6. Discharge Chute7. Impeller8. Auger9. Auger Gearcase 10. Scraper Blade 11. Oil Fill and Dipstick 12. Gas Tank and Cap13. Recoil Starter Handle14. Electric Starter (9320...
Page 6 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; TABLE OF CONTENTS
GB - 6 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - SAFETY
GB - 7 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 - REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
GB - 8 REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. SAFETY DECA...
Page 9 - SAFETY RULES
GB - 9 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 12 - ASSEMBLY
GB - 12 Tools Required: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 in. and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge ASSEMBLY Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) 1. Loosen wing knobs and release J-bolts from lower handlebar. 2. Unfold upper handlebar and align handlebar holes. 3. Put J-bolts through the upp...
Page 14 - Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Bail; OPERATION
GB - 14 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features locations. Traction Drive Clutch - Left Hand Bail Squeeze the Traction Drive Clutch Bail against the Handlebar (1) to engage wheel drive for propelling unit. Forward speed will vary according to snow depth and moisture content....
Page 15 - Wheel Unlocked
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 ...
Page 16 - FILLING FUEL TANK; To add fuel to fuel tank:; TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY; Manual Start
GB - 16 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 ...
Page 17 - SNOW REMOVAL; Tips for Operation; TRAVELING
GB - 17 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 stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against Starter. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine doe...
Page 19 - GENERAL LUBRICATION; Auger Shaft
GB - 19 2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). GENERAL LUBRICATION IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication.IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get o...
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 11). DISCHARGE CHUTE If chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to in...
Page 21 - SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT
GB - 21 2. Drive shear bolt through hole (if shear bolt was broken this will drive remaining part from shaft). 3. Secure shear bolt with nut. SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 15): 1. Remove hair pin from adjustment pivot pin. 2. Pull shift rod and adjustment pivot pin out of speed selecto...
Page 26 - FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT; Remove Friction Disc
GB - 26 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figure 22): 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 (2) bolts f...
Page 27 - SHORT TERM; LONG TERM; STORAGE; ACCESSORIES
GB - 27 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 nut...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
GB - 28 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 fue...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS
GB - 29 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 932036 932504 932037 932505 Description 524 524 724 724 Engine - Tecumseh HSSK50- 67416U HSSK50- 67417U OHSK70- 72517F OHSK70 - 72507F Power Max - HP (Kw/min -1 ) 5.0 (3.73) 7 (5.22) Fast Idle Speed-RPM (min -1 ) 3600 ± 150 Displacement - in. (cc) 11.88 (195) Elec...
Page 30 - DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY
GB - 30 3-Year Limited Sno-Thro Warranty Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or...