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Disengage attachment when not in use and 
when traveling from one work area to 
another.

Disengage power to the auger / impeller 
when snow thrower is transported or not in 
use.

Use only attachments and accessories 
approved by the manufacturer of the snow 
thrower (such as wheel weights, 
counterweights or cabs).

This product is equipped with an internal 
combustion engine. Do not use unit on or 
near any unimproved, forest-covered or 
brush-covered land unless exhaust system 
is equipped with a spark arrester meeting 
applicable local, state or federal laws. A 
spark arrester, if used, must be maintained 
in effective working order by operator.

Never operate the snow thrower without 
good visibility or light. Always be sure of 
your footing, and keep a firm hold on the 
handles. Walk; never run.

Never operate unit after or during the use of 
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation 
requires complete and unimpaired attention 
at all times.

Never allow anyone to operate this unit 
when their alertness or coordination is 
impaired.

Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

Avoid contact with sharp edges; sharp 
edges can cut.

Do not throw snow higher than necessary.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating auger / 
impeller inside the discharge chute is the 
most common cause of injury associated 
with snow throwers. Never use your hand to 
clean out the discharge chute.

To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger / 

impeller blades have stopped rotating.

3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your 

hands.

Maintenance and Storage

Secure unit so it will not tip over during 
maintenance. 

Before cleaning, removing clogs or making 
any inspections, repairs, etc., disengage 
clutch(es), stop engine, remove key, allow 
moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool.

Check shear bolts and other bolts at 
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be 
sure the equipment is in safe working 
condition.

Check clutch and brake operation 
frequently.

Do not change engine governor settings and 
do not over-speed engine.

Adjust and service as required. Motion of 
drive wheels and auger / impeller must stop 
quickly when clutch levers are released.

Always maintain unit in safe operating 
condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can 
cause fire or explosion.

Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean 
up oil or fuel spills.

Always keep protective structures, guards, 
and panels in good repair and secured in 
place. Never modify or remove safety 
devices.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel 
tank inside a building where ignition sources 
are present such as hot water heaters, 
space heaters or clothes dryers. Close fuel 
valve and allow the engine to cool 
completely before storing in any enclosure 
or covering the unit.

Always refer to operator's manual for 
important details if the snow thrower is to be 
stored for an extended period.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction 
labels as necessary.

Run the machine a few minutes after 
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the 
auger / impeller.

Personal Protection

Do not operate the equipment without 
wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid 
loose fitting clothing that can get caught in 
moving parts. Wear footwear that will 
improve footing on slippery surfaces.

Wear adequate safety gear, including safety 
glasses with side shields and protective 
gloves.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, and tie 
back hair that may get caught in rotating 
parts.

Summary of Contents for 920024

Page 1: ...tor s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Compact Series 04854600C 4 16 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS E10 Models 920021 Compact 24 SN 135000 920022 Compact 24 Track SN 005000 920024 Compact 20 SN 000101 Sno Thro ...

Page 2: ...erating Unit 11 Start The Engine 11 Operate Unit 11 Stop the Engine 12 Transport Unit 12 MAINTENANCE 13 Service Position 13 Maintenance Schedule 13 Service Parts 13 Check Dual Handle Interlock 13 Check Fasteners 14 Check Clutch Cable Adjustments 14 Check Tire Pressure 14 Check Engine Oil 14 Change Engine Oil 14 Check Auger Gearcase Oil 14 Lubricate Unit 14 ADJUSTMENTS 17 Adjust Scraper Blade 17 Ad...

Page 3: ...l MANUALS Before operating or servicing the unit carefully and completely read the manuals provided with the unit They contain safety instructions and important information about unit controls The engine on this unit is covered by a separate manual Refer to the engine manual for engine service recommendations Contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual if necessary It is your responsi...

Page 4: ...can provide you with training Familiarize yourself and any other operators with all controls and the safe use of the features of this unit If you loan rent or sell this product to others provide them with all manuals If you have any questions please call our customer support line at 920 756 4688 or contact us at www ariens com Do not use this equipment if after reading the Operator s Manual and th...

Page 5: ...issing or damaged safety decals Replacement decal information is in the parts manual for your machine Decals can be ordered from your dealer See Figure 2 for safety decal locations Safety Decal Locations Safety Decal Descriptions 080000945 08000519B Figure 2 3 2 1 1 CAUTION Danger Only use clean out tool to clear blockages NEVER use your hands NEVER direct discharge towards persons or property tha...

Page 6: ...disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate or play on or near the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating the snow thrower in reverse Always ...

Page 7: ...vice Thrown objects can cause injury Check for weak spots on docks ramps or floors Avoid uneven work areas and rough terrain and stay alert for hidden hazards Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric ...

Page 8: ...r during maintenance Before cleaning removing clogs or making any inspections repairs etc disengage clutch es stop engine remove key allow moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Check clutch and brake operation frequently Do not change engine governor settings and ...

Page 9: ...moking no sparks no flames Always allow engine to cool before servicing Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation Never fill or drain fuel tank indoors Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel Never fill fuel 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 Wh...

Page 10: ...4 Attachment Clutch Lever 15 Traction Drive Clutch Lever 16 Height Adjustment Lever Model 920022 17 Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 18 Discharge Chute Deflector Lever 19 Scraper Blade 20 Skid Shoe 2 21 Axle Lock Pin 2 Models 920021 920024 22 Snow Clean out Tool 23 Discharge Chute 24 Discharge Chute Deflector 25 Belt Cover 26 Gearcase CONTROLS FEATURES 18 25 12 21 20 14 22 19 24 10 17 11 13 6 3 7 5 ...

Page 11: ...w to the engine SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 7 Controls the speed of forward and reverse travel AUGER Rotates to bring snow into impeller IMPELLER Throws snow out discharge chute SHEAR BOLT Secures auger to shaft and helps prevent gearcase and gearcase component damage ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER RIGHT SIDE See Figure 8 Controls auger impeller movement TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER LEFT SIDE See Figu...

Page 12: ...r blade and the surface AXLE LOCK PIN Models 920021 920024 Engages or disengages wheels with axle rotation allowing for wheel drive or freewheeling See Set Axle Lock Pin on page 12 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER RIGHT SIDE Model 920022 See Figure 12 Raises or lowers auger housing for various snow clearing situations IMPORTANT All references to left right front or rear are given from the perspective of op...

Page 13: ...on 4 Cold Engines Only Press primer bulb 3 times 5 Turn choke control knob to on position 6 Electric Start Press electric start button NOTICE DO NOT run starter more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on 5 seconds off or overheating and damage may occur 7 Recoil Start Pull recoil starter handle a Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder b Pull handle firmly and quickly with...

Page 14: ...nd wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool 2 Use the snow clean out tool to clear the clog 3 Return the tool to its storage position on the auger housing STOP THE ENGINE 1 Release traction drive clutch lever 2 Run auger impeller for a few minutes to remove loose or melting snow to prevent impeller from freezing 3 Release attachment clutch lever 4 Turn engine key to stop positio...

Page 15: ...se fuel valve and drain fuel from tank and fuel system Refer to engine manual for instructions Make sure unit is secure and will not tip Figure 15 Service Performed Each Use Every 5 hrs Every 25 hrs Annually Check Clutch Lever Operation Check Dual Handle Interlock Check Fasteners Check Clutch Cable Adjustments Check Tire Pressure Check Track Tension Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil General Lubri...

Page 16: ... cover IMPORTANT Ariens recommends using only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube see Service Parts on page 13 Using other lubricants will not automatically void unit warranty but the warranty will not cover damage caused by using unauthorized lubricants 4 Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace if needed 5 Reinstall seal washer rubber side down and oil fill plug Tor...

Page 17: ... rotate it away from frame NOTICE The track carriage will rotate freely without the height adjuster bracket Keep fingers and hands away from pinch points 5 Remove six bolts retaining bottom cover and remove cover Rotate track carriage as needed to remove cover Lubricate Unit Use the following key for all lubrication procedures Traction Drive 1 Lubricate as shown in Figures 18 19 20 and 21 IMPORTAN...

Page 18: ... shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in shaft 5 Insert bolts through holes 6 Secure bolts with nuts 7 Tighten bolts to 7 9 16 5 N m 5 8 12 2 lb ft If a torque wrench is unavailable tighten bolts until they no longer spin freely DO NOT overtighten Figure 19 Models 920021 920024 Figure 20 Model 920022 Figure 21 Model 920022 Figure 22 ...

Page 19: ...rfaces Use two 13 mm 1 2 thick spacers for uneven or gravel surfaces 3 Loosen skid shoe hardware and lower skid shoes to contact surface Adjust both shoes equally 4 Tighten skid shoe hardware REPLACE SHEAR BOLTS IMPORTANT Ariens recommends using only Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing shear bolts See Figure 24 1 Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in the shaft 2 Insert bolts t...

Page 20: ...tighten upper nut To adjust deflector higher loosen upper nut and tighten lower nut ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE See Figure 27 If discharge chute does not stay in selected position tighten nut on carriage bolt ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 28 1 Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector arm Save hardware for reinstallation 2 Position speed selector lever in fastest forward position 3 T...

Page 21: ...action drive clutch Unit should move in reverse c Stop unit If unit does not travel correctly repeat adjustments ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH BRAKE Remove Slack from Attachment Cable 1 Stop engine remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Loosen hardware securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover IMPORTANT DO NOT completely remove ...

Page 22: ... the lower end of the attachment idler arm Roller should be 12 7 22 2 mm 1 2 7 8 from the frame See Figure 31 If roller is 12 7 22 2 mm 1 2 7 8 from frame no further adjustment is required If roller is less than 12 7 mm 1 2 from frame loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer to belt Tighten adjustment nut and recheck roller clearance See Figure 32 If roller is more than 22 2 mm 7 8 from f...

Page 23: ...e belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 3 2 mm 1 8 from belts but must not touch the belts To adjust belt finger 1 Remove belt cover 2 Loosen bolts and move belt finger to correct position 3 Tighten bolts and recheck belt finger clearance 4 Reinstall belt cover and tighten hardware ADJUST TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH See Figure 35 If unit does not drive correctly adjust traction c...

Page 24: ...ssure to track between the upper and rear track rollers Deflection should be approximately 9 5 mm 3 8 See Figure 37 2 Adjust tension as needed with track adjusters Tighten nut to increase tension loosen nut to decrease tension See Figure 38 If unit does not travel correctly adjust track tension See Figure 38 If unit pulls to the left tighten the left track adjuster If unit pulls to the right tight...

Page 25: ... is fully engaged before making adjustments 1 Loosen jam nuts on cable adjustment barrel 2 Tighten right jam nut to remove slack between adjustment barrel and cable eyelet 3 Tighten left jam nut Figure 39 1 Lock Finger 2 Right Jam Nut 3 Left Jam Nut 4 Adjustment Barrel 5 Cable Eyelet 6 Cable Slack 1 6 5 3 2 4 ...

Page 26: ...Fuel mixture is too rich Turn choke control knob to off position See Choke Control Knob on page 9 Spark plug is faulty fouled or incorrectly gapped Clean and correctly set spark plug gap refer to engine manual or see your Ariens dealer Fuel cap vent is blocked Install new fuel cap Engine stops Fuel tank is empty Fill tank with fuel See Before Operating Unit on page 11 Fuel valve is closed Open val...

Page 27: ...OT use your hands Auger drive belt is slipping worn or damaged Adjust or replace auger drive belt Refer to the service guide for your unit Auger drive belt is loose or damaged Replace belt or adjust auger control cable Refer to the service guide for your unit Excessive snow is left behind Scraper blade is worn or damaged Adjust when worn and replace when damaged or when blade has been adjusted dow...

Page 28: ... fuel valve and allow engine to stop on its own 7 Turn engine key to stop position and remove key 8 Store unit in a cool dry protected area Do not store unit outdoors LONG TERM 1 Perform all short term storage items 2 Wash salt and other corrosive ice melting agent residue from unit with mild soap and low pressure water IMPORTANT Never spray unit with high pressure water 3 Lubricate as directed in...

Page 29: ...Diameter cm in 27 9 11 0 Impeller Impeller Diameter cm in 30 5 12 0 Impeller Speed RPM 1190 Impeller Tip Speed m sec ft sec 19 0 62 3 Drive Auger HA Belt Traction Disc O Matic Speeds 6 Forward and 2 Reverse Axle Control Pin Lock Solid Axle Pin Lock Tires Size in 15 x 5 Directional N A 15 x 5 Directional Rubber Track Size cm in N A 14 0 5 5 Wide Directional Track N A Pressure See tire sidewall N A ...

Page 30: ... subject to the conditions limitations and exclusions set forth herein Such repair or replacement will be free of charge labor and parts to the original purchaser except as noted below Special Extensions The chart below details special extensions to this warranty Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use Warranty Period Commercial Use PA Log Splitters Brushes String Trimmers Edgers ...

Page 31: ... Detail All Exc SB Batteries 1 Year All Prorated All Belts Muffler Tires None Commercial These components are not covered when used commercially All Cloth Plastic and Rubber Components Including Belts and Cables Maximum 2 Years All Warranty is limited to 2 years for consumer use 1 year for warranty code PD Except as noted above these components are covered for defect not for wear SA SB SC Idlers M...

Page 32: ...he limits specified in the Owner Operator Manual Modifying the utility vehicle with parts and accessories that are not genuine or authorized Ariens or Gravely parts or accessories Modifying the utility vehicle without express written authorization from Ariens Company Operating the utility vehicle when it has not been completely and properly assembled and pre delivered by an authorized Gravely deal...

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