Ariens Sno-Tek 03883300A Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

CONTROLS and FEATURES. . . . . . . . .11

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  . . . . .  18

STORAGE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

ACCESSORIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30

NON-ENGLISH MANUALS

Manuals in languages other than English may 
be obtained from your dealer. Visit your 
dealer or www.ariens.com for a list of 
languages available for your equipment.
Manuals printed in languages other than 
English are also available as a free download 
on our website:

http://www.ariens.com

MANUALES EN IDIOMAS 
DIFERENTES DEL INGLES

Puede obtener manuales en idiomas 
diferentes del inglés en su distribuidor. Visite 
a su distribuidor o vaya a www.ariens.com 
para obtener una lista de idiomas disponibles 
para su equipo.

También puede imprimir manuales en 
idiomas diferentes del inglés descargándolos 
gratuitamente de nuestra página Web:

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MANUELS NON ANGLAIS

Des manuels dans différentes langues sont 
disponibles chez votre revendeur.  Rendez-
vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site 
www.ariens.com pour consulter la liste des 
langues disponibles pour votre équipement.

Les manuels imprimés dans des langues 
différentes de l'anglais sont également 
disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur 
notre site Web :

http://www.ariens.com

MANUALS

Before operation of unit, carefully and 
completely read your manuals. If used 
improperly, this unit could be dangerous and 
cause personal injury or property damage. 
The contents will provide you with safety 
instructions for the safe use of your unit 
during normal operation and maintenance.

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are 
given from operator standing in operation 
position and facing the direction of forward 
travel.

ENGINE MANUAL

The engine on this unit is covered by a 
separate manual specific to the engine. This 
manual is included in the literature package 
that shipped with the unit. Refer to this 
manual for engine service recommendations. 
If the engine manual is not available, contact 
the engine manufacturer for a replacement 
manual.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS

When ordering replacement parts or making 
service inquiries, know the Model and Serial 
numbers of your unit and engine.
Numbers are located on the product 
registration form in the unit literature 
package. They are printed on a serial number 
label, located on the frame of your unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Figure 1

Serial Number Label

OS8010

Summary of Contents for Sno-Tek 03883300A

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Propri taire Utilisateur Models 920400 Sno Tek 24 920401 Sno Tek 26 Sno Tek 03883300A 8 09 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS...

Page 2: ...uipement Les manuels imprim s dans des langues diff rentes de l anglais sont galement disponibles en t l chargement gratuit sur notre site Web http www ariens com MANUALS Before operation of unit care...

Page 3: ...ns dealer go to www ariens com on the internet DISCLAIMER Ariens reserves the right to discontinue make changes to and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligatio...

Page 4: ...as 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...

Page 5: ...Thrown objects can cause injury Check for weak spots on docks ramps or floors Avoid uneven work areas and rough terrain Stay alert for hidden hazards Read Owner Operator Manual Keep people away from...

Page 6: ...harge area when operating this unit Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area Always provide good ventilation ALWAYS disengage attachment stop unit and...

Page 7: ...ontainers 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 fro...

Page 8: ...osition NOTE Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebars upward 5 Install and tighten the hardware on the handlebar assembly and shift rod ASSEMBLY WARNING AVOID INJURY Read a...

Page 9: ...l to auger housing with hardware removed in step 1 Install Discharge Chute Crank Figure 6 1 Slide chute crank through the support bracket 2 Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with spr...

Page 10: ...n Run in Attachment Belt 1 Start unit in a well ventilated area according to Starting and Shut Off on page 15 2 Engage attachment clutch lever and run attachment for about 15 minutes 3 Stop unit wait...

Page 11: ...Scraper Blade 11 Auger Gearcase 12 Clean out Tool 13 Oil Fill and Dipstick 14 Gas Tank and Cap 15 Recoil Starter Handle 16 Primer Bulb 17 Ignition Switch Push Pull 18 Engine Shutoff Switch 19 Choke 20...

Page 12: ...en the attachment clutch lever is engaged the impeller may be frozen in the auger housing Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw NOTE If belt sque...

Page 13: ...1 from the auger housing and use it to remove the clog from the discharge chute 4 Replace the snow clean out tool on the auger housing Discharge Chute Deflector ALWAYS position discharge chute deflect...

Page 14: ...se unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher These engines operate best on unleaded gasoline Maximum recommended ethanol content 10 Adding a Fuel Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Li...

Page 15: ...h surface s Allow 1 1 4 in 30 mm between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces 6 Check Engine Fuel Crankcase Oil Check and add fuel if required Check that the engine crankcase oil is full using...

Page 16: ...more than once ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be cleared and with direction of the wind TRAVELING To travel from one work area to another 1 Press down on handlebars enough to raise front of uni...

Page 17: ...gine manual for detailed instructions CHECK ENGINE OIL The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all tim...

Page 18: ...t should be lubricated Figure 13 at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours Auger Shaft NOTE To grease auger shaft remove shear bolt nuts and shear bolts Apply grease at the grease zerks and t...

Page 19: ...the auger impeller housing and jam the auger breaking shear bolts which secure the auger to the shaft Figure 15 This allows auger to turn freely on the shaft which may help prevent damage to gear cas...

Page 20: ...h Unit should move forward d Stop unit e Shift speed selector into first reverse speed f Engage the traction clutch Unit should move backward g Shut off unit 7 Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as nec...

Page 21: ...nto engine sheave 4 Replace belt finger IMPORTANT With the clutch lever engaged the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1 8 in 3 2 mm from the belt but not touching the belt...

Page 22: ...riven pulley it may be necessary to turn crankshaft pulley using recoil starter handle 3 Replace traction drive belt 4 Swing drive plate toward friction disc to slide finger into stop hole in frame Re...

Page 23: ...on on page 24 If roller is less than 1 2 in 12 7 mm from frame loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer to the belt Tighten adjustment nut and recheck the roller clearance If roller is more t...

Page 24: ...1 16 in 1 6 mm from belt If there is more than 1 16 in 1 6 mm gap go to Check Belt Finger Clearance Figure 29 on page 25 If there is less than 1 16 in 1 6 mm gap go to Step 2 2 If there is less than 1...

Page 25: ...in 19 0 20 3 cm adjust the traction clutch To adjust traction clutch Figure 31 1 With the traction drive clutch lever disengaged loosen the jam nut on the cable adjuster Turn adjustment barrel up the...

Page 26: ...NOTE Be sure to save washers between bearing and sliding fork for reassembly 9 Remove friction disc assembly from frame 10 Remove three screws holding friction disc to carrier bearing 11 Remove old fr...

Page 27: ...painted surfaces Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate resulting in gu...

Page 28: ...tion disc not adjusted properly 2 Traction belt not functioning 3 Speed selector not adjusted properly 1 Repair or replace friction disc see Friction Disc Replacement on page 26 2 Repair or replace tr...

Page 29: ...0 61 0 26 0 66 0 Gear Case Aluminum Aluminum Auger Diameter in cm 11 0 27 9 11 0 27 9 Impeller Impeller Diameter in cm 12 0 30 5 12 0 30 5 Impeller Speed RPM 1320 1320 Impeller Tip Speed ft min m min...

Page 30: ...Genuine Ariens brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase An authorized Ariens dealer will...

Page 31: ...e to time change the design of its products Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shal...

Page 32: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 www ariens com...

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