Ariens SNO-THRO 938016 - 522- Manuals

GB - 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. 1 & 2. DANGER Keep clear of auger while engine is running. SAFETY Read operator’s manual. • Allow operation only by properly trained adult, never children. Stop e...

GB - 6 SAFETY RULES Walk Around Inspection Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to understand: • Work area. • Your unit. • All safety decals. Work Area ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or ...

GB - 8 TOOLS REQUIRED • 7/16" Open-end wrench TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON 1. Cut off top of carton. 2. Remove front and rear inserts and literature pack. 3. Cut out back of carton and roll unit out. 4. Remove protective packaging materials. ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly 1. Remove retaining nuts and...

GB - 9 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Refer to Figure 1 on the inside front cover for controls and features locations. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is operated with a removable key that has two positions. "STOP" Position: Ignition system is shut down. "RUN" Position: All controls are o...

GB - 11 STARTING AND SHUTOFF IMPORTANT: At start up, allow unit and engine to adjust to the outdoor temperatures before clearing snow. Before shut off, run auger a few minutes to prevent freeze-up of auger. NOTE: Try out each control without the engine running to see how they work and what they do. ...

GB - 12 TO THROW SNOW To propel unit and throw snow: 1. Start engine. 2. Squeeze auger clutch bail against handlebar to engage auger. 3. Lift handlebar so auger contacts surface to be cleared. Lift the handlebar only high enough to propel unit forward. NOTE: Do not lift so high to allow snow to kick...

GB - 13 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Some adjustments must be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedul...

GB - 14 SERVICE POSITION Place unit on a flat level surface. TO ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR If discharge chute deflector does not stay in set position during operation, adjust chute by tightening fasteners evenly until deflector stays in position. NOTE: Use a T30 Torx Drive or a 3/16” (.19 cm) ...

GB - 15 TO ADJUST AUGER CONTROL CABLE There must ALWAYS be some slight noticeable slack in the auger control cable when the auger is disengaged. This allows Extension Spring to pull idler Arm/Brake, which applies the brake to the Belt. The auger clutch bail should travel 6-3/4 to 7-1/4” (17.1-18.4 c...

GB - 16 UNIT Run with auger clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Order any parts required and make necessary repairs to avoid delays when beginning use again. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws...

GB - 17 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 938015 938016 Description 322 522 Engine Power - HP (KW) - 2 Cycle 3 (2.24) 5 (3.73) Engine Operating Fast Idle Speed - RPM 4300 3600 Engine Displacement - cu. in. (cc) 6.0 (98) 8.46 (139) Fuel See Engine Manual for type and grade Fuel to Oil Mix See engine manual...

GB - 18 2 Year Limited Warranty Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufacturedby Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material orworkmanship, ...

GB - 19 DURA-CLEAN™ AugerLimited Lifetime Warranty Ariens Company hereby warrants to the original purchaser that the rubber componentsof the DURA-CLEAN™ Auger manufactured by Ariens Company will be free fromdefects in material and workmanship and will not wear out for the life of the sno-thro, excep...