background image

GB - 4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Controls and Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Service Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

THE MANUAL

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.

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.

• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers 

here.

• Record Engine Model and Serial number 

here.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

The Ariens dealer must register the product at 
the time of purchase. Registering the product 
will help the company process warranty claims 
or contact you with the latest service 
information. All claims meeting requirements 
during the limited warranty period will be 
honored, whether or not the product 
registration card is returned. Keep a proof of 
purchase if you do not register your unit.

Customer Note: If the dealer does not 
register your product, please fill out, sign, and 
return the product registration card to Ariens 
or go to www.ariens.com.

UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT 
PARTS

Use only Ariens replacement parts. The 
replacement of any part on this vehicle with 
anything other than an Ariens authorized 
replacement part may adversely affect the 
performance, durability, or safety of this unit 
and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims 
liability for any claims or damages, whether 
warranty, property damage, personal injury or 
death arising out of the use of unauthorized 
replacement parts. 

For a brief list of replacement parts see 
Service Parts in this manual. To obtain a 
complete parts manual, find your model and 
serial number. Then go to www.ariens.com or 
call 1-920-756-4688.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Serial Number 
Label

Figure 2

OS0522

© Copyright 200

4

 Ariens Company

Summary of Contents for SNO-THRO 932037 - 724

Page 1: ...95500A 7 04 Supersedes 00295500 Printed in USA Transfer model serial number label from product registration here Coller l autocollant du mod le et du num ro de s rie dans cet encadr Transferir aqu la...

Page 2: ...elsbezeichnung Nome commerciale Nombre comercial Handelsnavn Handelsbeteckning Kauppanimi Nazwa handlowa Ariens Model Mod le Modell Modello Modelo Modell Modell Malli Model 932505 932507 932508 Confor...

Page 3: ...hniczn Ariens Company Brillion WI 54110 0157 USA Signature Signature Unterschrift Firma Firma Signatur Namnteckning Allekirjoitus Podpis 5 10 2004 Date Date Datum Data Fecha Dato Datum P iv ys Data Mo...

Page 4: ...dealer must register the product at the time of purchase Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information All claims meeting re...

Page 5: ...ey mean Attention Personal Safety Is Involved Become Alert Obey The Message The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual Read and understand all safety m...

Page 6: ...lesionarse o propiedad que pueda da arse por los objetos arrojados Read operator s manual Allow operation only by properly trained adult never children Stop engine and remove ignition key prior to le...

Page 7: ...se of medication drugs or alcohol Safe operation requires your complete and unimpaired attention at all times NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired D...

Page 8: ...down and behind before and while backing Disengage attachment drive when traveling from one work area to another Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble Striking a foreign object can damage unit...

Page 9: ...ep protective structures guards and panels in good repair in place and securely fastened NEVER modify or remove safety devices DO NOT change engine governor settings or over speed engine Fumes from en...

Page 10: ...508 to engine with hardware removed in step 2 5 Loosen mounting nut on chute bracket and move discharge chute up or down until chute ring is centered between retainer clip and chute seat Tighten hardw...

Page 11: ...ithout 5W 30 oil in crankcase Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions Fill Engine Fuel Tank Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel type and tank capacity Check Function of all Controls Ensure...

Page 12: ...d Dipstick 12 Gas Tank and Cap 13 Recoil Starter Handle 14 Electric Starter 932037 038 039 15 Primer Bulb 16 Throttle Engine Stop 17 Ignition Switch push pull 18 Choke 19 Spark Plug and Wire 20 Runner...

Page 13: ...e may be frozen Immediately release the attachment clutch bail and move the unit into a heated area to thaw Ignition Switch Key Switch has two positions 1 Stop pulled out 2 Run pushed in NOTE DO NOT t...

Page 14: ...AYS position discharge chute in safe direction and angle away from operator and bystanders before starting engine Snow Clean Out Tool To clear the chute 1 Shut off the engine 2 Wait 10 seconds to be s...

Page 15: ...cool 3 Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering Fuel Tank 4 Remove Cap IMPORTANT DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol See Engine Manual for correct type and grad...

Page 16: ...let Starter Handle snap against Starter 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts If engine does not start refer to Troubleshooting 10 Adjust choke as needed 11 Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow...

Page 17: ...tion of the wind TRAVELING To travel from one work area to another 1 Set Throttle to Slow or Part Throttle position 2 Press down on handlebars enough to raise front of unit slightly off surface 3 Enga...

Page 18: ...gine Manual for detailed instructions Run engine just prior to changing oil Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contamination Remove the oil drain plug from the rear of the unit and tip...

Page 19: ...urn auger on shaft while applying grease at zerk fittings Replace shear bolt per instructions in Service and Adjustments DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR Deflector must stay in selected position while throwi...

Page 20: ...to fully raised position housing closest to ground 3 Reposition scraper blade flush with runners and tighten lock nuts SHEAR BOLTS IMPORTANT Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement Use of any othe...

Page 21: ...key disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely 2 Remove two screws securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover 3 Remove spring pin from chute crank rod assembly and separate 9...

Page 22: ...sing impeller to rotate while attachment clutch is disengaged Figure 19 6 Adjust clutch per Attachment Clutch Impeller Brake Adjustment below 7 Reinstall chute strap and mounting hardware onto engine...

Page 23: ...sary Figure 20 b With the clutch bail disengaged loosen the control cable mounting nuts on the attachment clutch arm Figure 23 c Pull up on the cable body to remove cable slack d Finger tighten mounti...

Page 24: ...ION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If drive slips adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear To test traction clutch Figure 22 1 Put unit in first forward speed 2 Without engine running push...

Page 25: ...and washer on rod 7 Carefully tap two 2 roll pins out of center and right end of shaft 8 Remove four 4 nuts from bearing cap on left side of unit Figure 23 1 Traction Clutch Cable 2 Shift Rod 3 Attach...

Page 26: ...gear 3 Reinstall the flange bearing and washers into the shift forks Be sure the washers are inside the forks 4 Reinstall the bearing and outside bearing cap on the left side of the frame 5 On the rig...

Page 27: ...3202500 240 Volt Starter Kit 72406500 Front Weight Kit Available in CE countries TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank start 1 Fuel tank is empty 2 Fuel shut off valv...

Page 28: ...be checked and replaced as necessary Unit throws snow poorly or does not throw snow 1 Shear bolts broken 2 Auger is frozen in place 3 Ice or debris is obstructing auger 4 Attachment clutch brake out...

Page 29: ...nk Capacity qt L 3 5 3 3 2 0 1 96 3 5 3 3 2 0 1 96 Snow Clearing Width in cm 24 61 0 20 50 8 24 61 0 20 50 8 24 61 0 Chute Rotation Angle 195 Impeller Diameter in cm 10 25 Speed RPM Max min 1 1410 120...

Page 30: ...hts light bulbs are not covered by this warranty Any defect which is the result of misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident is not covered by this warranty Products...

Page 31: ...P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects...

Reviews: