Ariens SNO-THRO 924122 1124- Manuals

GB - 9 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 assembly, maint...

GB - 11 Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, ...

GB - 12 PACKAGE CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Handlebar and Shift Rod 1. Remove lower wing knobs on handlebar assembly (Figure 5). 2. Remove upper wing nut and bolt on shift rod. 3. Loosen upper wing knobs on handlebar. 4. Loosen lower wing nut and bolt on shift rod. 5. Put speed selector lever into fastest rev...

GB - 14 Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock 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, contact your dealer...

GB - 17 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 normal wear. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will become damaged. Runners The runn...

GB - 18 STARTING AND SHUT OFF IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust to the outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before shut-off, run the attachment a few minutes to prevent freeze-up.NOTE: Try out each control without the engine running to see how it works and what it does. Manual Start 1...

GB - 19 IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur. (If engine does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.) 7. Adjust choke as needed.8. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for travel or adaptation to outside temperature. Once achi...

GB - 20 * After first two hours of operation. CHECK DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK 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. CHECK FAS...

GB - 21 GENERAL LUBRICATION IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication.IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts.NOTE: Apply Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See Service Parts.Sno-Thro should be lubr...

GB - 22 DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR (924118, 551) Deflector must stay in selected position while throwing snow. To adjust, loosen then retighten hardware to desired deflector drag force (Figure 12). DEFLECTOR REMOTE (924121, 122, 332, 505, 506, 508) Deflector must stay in selected position while throw...

GB - 25 6. Adjust spring length. NOTE: Approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) movement of the idler will change spring extension by 1/8 in. (3 mm). a. Loosen the idler adjustment nut. b. To increase spring extension, move idler towards belt (Figure 21). c. To decrease spring extension, move idler away from be...

GB - 26 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Remove old attachment drive belt: 1. Shut off engine and allow to cool completely. 2. Remove belt cover (Figure 20). 3. Remove spring clip from chute crank to remove chute crank. 4. Remove hardware holding chute strap to engine bracket and lift discharge chu...

GB - 27 8. Remove cap screws securing housing to frame (one on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on pivot pins (Figure 20). 9. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley (hold brake away from belt). Install new attachment drive belt: 1. Place new attachment belt onto attachment pulley...

GB - 28 BATTERY (924332, 505, 506, 508) Charging 1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off engine. 2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 3. Loosen wing nut and remove battery. Place battery on bench or other well ventilated place. 4. Connect positive (+) lead of charge...

GB - 29 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. Ignition switch starter circuit not functioning. 6. Battery dis...