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Unit does not
drive forward or
in reverse.

Traction drive cable is not
adjusted correctly.

Remove slack from cable. See

Adjust

Traction Drive Clutch

on page

22.

Traction belt is not functioning.

Repair or replace traction drive belt. Refer
to the service manual for your unit.

Speed selector is not adjusted
correctly.

Adjust speed selector. See

Transmission is bypassed.

Push the bypass rod in to engage the
transmission for normal operation. See

Move Unit Manually

on page

13.

Unit does not
throw snow or
throws it
poorly.

Shear bolts are broken.

See

Replace Shear Bolts

on page

18.

Attachment clutch / brake is not
adjusted correctly.

See

Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake

page

19.

Impeller is frozen in place.

Move unit to a warm place to thaw.

Ice or debris is obstructing auger. Stop engine, remove key and wait for

moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction before restarting.

Discharge chute is clogged with
snow.

Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool. Clean discharge chute and auger
housing with clean-out tool. DO NOT use
your hands.

Auger drive belt is slipping, worn
or damaged.

Adjust or replace auger drive belt. Refer
to the service manual for your unit.

Auger drive belt is loose or
damaged.

Replace belt or adjust auger control
cable. Refer to the service manual 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 down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear correctly.
See

Adjust Scraper Blade

on page

17.

Unit pulls to the
left or right.

Skid shoes and scraper blade
need adjustment.

Adjust skid shoes and scraper blade. See

on page 17.

Belt squeals
continuously.

Impeller may be frozen.

Move unit to a warm area to thaw.

Attachment clutch needs
adjustment.

See

Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake

page

19.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Probable Cause

Correction

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Page 1: ...926078 Pro 28 RapidTrak SN 005000 926079 Pro 32 RapidTrak SN 005000 Operator s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur 05270600 4 19 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS E10 Sno Thro Professional Series With Hydrostatic Drive ...

Page 2: ...Steering 11 OPERATION 11 Emergency Stopping 11 Before Operating Unit 11 Start The Engine 11 Operate Unit 12 Stop the Engine 13 Move Unit Manually 13 Transport Unit 14 MAINTENANCE 14 Service Position 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Service Parts 14 Add Fuel Stabilizer 14 Check Dual Handle Interlock 15 Check Fasteners 15 Check Clutch Operation 15 Check Engine Oil 15 Change Engine Oil 15 Check Auger Gearc...

Page 3: ...rchaser Record model number here Record serial number here Figure 1 Model Serial Number Decal 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 recommendatio...

Page 4: ...ide 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 the on boa...

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: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...m engine exhaust can cause injury or death Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive Handle with care Use only an approved gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout No smoking 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 secu...

Page 10: ...placement Shear Bolts 2 16 Attachment Clutch Lever 17 Traction Drive Clutch Lever 18 Height Adjustment Lever 19 Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 20 Discharge Chute Deflector Lever 21 Heated Hand Grip Switch 22 Scraper Blade 23 Drift Cutter 2 24 Skid Shoe 2 25 Snow Clean out Tool 26 Discharge Chute 27 Discharge Chute Deflector 28 Belt Cover 29 Gearcase CONTROLS FEATURES Figure 3 13 12 22 24 14 25 27 ...

Page 11: ...e Figure 5 Controls fuel flow to the engine ELECTRIC START BUTTON Starts a correctly choked engine CHOKE CONTROL KNOB See Figure 6 Controls airflow to the engine THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER See Figure 7 Controls engine speed SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 8 Controls the speed of forward and reverse travel WARNING Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding Figure 4 Stop Run Figure 5 Figur...

Page 12: ...clutch lever continuously Auger continues to turn until both clutch levers are released HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER RIGHT SIDE See Figure 11 Raises or lowers auger housing for various snow clearing situations DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATION LEVER See Figure 12 Rotates discharge chute to control snow discharge Pull lever back to unlock chute move lever left or right to desired position and then push lever for...

Page 13: ...efore leaving operator s position BEFORE OPERATING UNIT IMPORTANT Register your product See Register Your Product on page 1 1 Check for a frozen impeller a Turn engine key to stop position and remove key b Engage attachment clutch lever and pull recoil starter handle c If handle does not pull move unit to a warm area to thaw 2 Check fuel level and add fuel if needed IMPORTANT Use fresh unleaded fu...

Page 14: ...let and then from starter OPERATE UNIT 1 Rotate discharge chute and move deflector to desired positions 2 Select desired speed 3 Engage attachment clutch NOTICE Stop auger when traveling between work areas 4 Engage traction drive clutch IMPORTANT When the unit is turned left or right the Auto TurnTM differential automatically unlocks wheels for easier turning On a straight path the differential lo...

Page 15: ... 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 Move throttle control lever to the slow position 5 Turn engine key to stop position and remove key 6 Turn fuel valve to off position MOVE UNIT MANUALLY See Fig...

Page 16: ...g unit up onto housing to avoid spills Refer to engine manual for instructions Make sure unit is secure and will not tip Figure 18 Service Performed Each Use Every 5 hrs Every 25 hrs Annually As Needed Add Fuel Stabilizer Check Attachment Drive Clutch Operation Check Traction Drive Clutch Operation Check Dual Handle Interlock Check Fasteners Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Replace Spark Plug Ge...

Page 17: ...RCASE OIL 1 Place unit on flat level surface 2 Remove oil fill plug and seal washer See Figure 19 IMPORTANT DO NOT remove gearcase cover 3 Check oil level with suitable measuring device such as a clean screwdriver and add oil if needed Oil level must be 6 1 cm 6 7 cm 2 4 2 6 from the flat surface of the gearcase cover IMPORTANT Ariens recommends using only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube...

Page 18: ...me 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 1 Lubricate as shown in Figures 21 and 22 Refer to the service manual for track wheel removal instructions 2 Reinstall bottom cover and return unit to operating position CAUTION AVOID INJURY The track carriage will rotate ...

Page 19: ...auger housing and loosen nuts retaining blade 2 Lower blade and tighten nuts 3 Adjust skid shoes See Adjust Skid Shoes on page 17 NOTICE ALWAYS adjust skid shoes after adjusting blade to prevent premature wear of blade and auger housing damage ADJUST SKID SHOES See Figure 25 1 Place unit on a hard flat surface 2 Place a spacer under each scraper blade end Use two 3 mm 1 8 thick spacers for hard sm...

Page 20: ...or does not follow full range of travel 1 Position deflector control in the rear most position 2 Adjust nuts on chute cable See Figure 28 To adjust deflector lower loosen lower nut and tighten upper nut To adjust deflector higher loosen upper nut and tighten lower nut ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE See Figure 29 If discharge chute does not stay in selected position 1 Remove discharge chute gear cover 2 Lo...

Page 21: ...it to ground 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 hardware from unit 4 Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel and then turn the adjustment barrel d...

Page 22: ...oller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm Roller should be 12 7 mm 22 2 mm 1 2 7 8 from the frame See Figure 33 If roller is 12 7 mm 22 2 mm 1 2 7 8 from frame no further adjustment is required See Figure 34 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 If roller is more than 22 2...

Page 23: ...etween the plastic roller and the frame See Figure 34 IMPORTANT If adjustments cannot be brought into specified ranges see your dealer for repair Check Belt Finger Clearance See Figure 36 With attachment clutch engaged the 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 mov...

Page 24: ...m unit 4 Loosen jam nut on traction cable adjustment barrel and then turn adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove cable slack 5 With the traction clutch disengaged make sure auger idler arm lightly touches the frame See Figure 38 6 Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment barrel See Figure 37 7 Reinstall belt cover and tighten hardware 8 Reconnect spark plug wire Figure 37 3 2 1 1 Traction D...

Page 25: ...finger 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 Jam Nut 3 Adjustment Barrel 4 Cable Eyelet 5 Cable Slack 2 1 5 4 3 ...

Page 26: ...ion and reattempt starting See Start The Engine on page 11 Engine is faulty See your Ariens dealer or authorized engine manufacturer s service center Engine starts hard or runs poorly 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...

Page 27: ...on before restarting Discharge chute is clogged with snow Stop engine remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool Clean discharge chute and auger housing with clean out tool DO NOT use your hands Auger drive belt is slipping worn or damaged Adjust or replace auger drive belt Refer to the service manual for your unit Auger drive belt is loose or damaged Replace belt o...

Page 28: ...each the carburetor 6 Close 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...

Page 29: ...In dash Lever Auger Snow Clearing Width cm in 71 1 28 0 81 3 32 0 Gearcase Cast Iron Auger Diameter cm in 40 6 16 0 Impeller Impeller Diameter cm in 35 6 14 0 Impeller Speed RPM 1112 Impeller Tip Speed m sec ft sec 20 7 67 9 Drive Auger Dual HA Belt Traction Hydrostatic Speeds Infinitely Variable Axle Control Auto Turn Rubber Track Size cm in 14 0 5 5 Size and Weight Length cm in 153 9 60 6 Height...

Page 30: ...ere are no extensions to the 90 day warranty Outdoor Power Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period AA Serialized Attachments 1 Year CQ Zenith Mowers 2 Years HA Zoom Zoom XL IKON X and IKON XL Mowers 3 Years Residential Use 90 Days Commercial Use HB Apex Mowers 3 Years Residential Use 1 Year Commercial Use HD LM Series Walk Behind Mowers 3 Years Residential Use 90 Day...

Page 31: ... Canada contact the AriensCo dealer for warranty policies that govern within your country Rights may vary from country to country and within any one country Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Exception As required by the California Air Resources Board CARB and the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA the evaporative emissions control system is warranted to the ultimate purchaser and any subs...

Page 32: ...thorized Ariens service representative of the need for warranty service Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner s expense Have the warranty service performed by an authorized Ariens service representative To find an authorized dealer use the dealer locator on our websites or contact us by mail or phone Engine Manufacturer Detail Ariens AX Ariens and Yamaha branded ...

Page 33: ...s subject to Subsection 102 1 of the Australian Consumer Law Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded by the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and failu...

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