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Owner/Operator Manual

 

Models

 

924108 - ST824SLE

924109 - ST1028SLE

924110 - ST824DLE

924112 - ST928LE

924113 - ST1132LE

924115 - ST1028SLE

 

02478200D  11/99

Supercedes 02478200A,B,C

Printed in USA

 

Sno-Thro

 

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Summary of Contents for 924 SNO-THRO 924108

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Models 924108 ST824SLE 924109 ST1028SLE 924110 ST824DLE 924112 ST928LE 924113 ST1132LE 924115 ST1028SLE 02478200D 11 99 Supercedes 02478200A B C Printed in USA Sno Thro ...

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Page 3: ...ank 16 Fuel Shut Off Valve 17 Engine 17 Drive Belts 17 Shear Bolts 19 Tire Pressure 19 Friction Wheel Auger Gearcase 19 Lubrication Locations 20 Adjustments 20 Cleaning and Storage 23 Attachments and Accessories 23 Maintenance Schedule 24 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 25 Warranty 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to ca...

Page 4: ...formance durability or safety of this unit and may void the warranty Claims meeting requirements during limited warranty period will be honored To guarantee full warranty service make sure your registration card has been returned DELIVERY Customer Note Your unit should be ready to run when you take delivery Your retailer is required to review important information in this manual with you before or...

Page 5: ...injury CAUTION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION If not avoided MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices NOTATIONS NOTE General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices IMPORTANT Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment PRACTICES AND LAWS Practice usual and customary safe workin...

Page 6: ...e injured or damaged by thrown objects Keep all controls guards and safety devices properly serviced and functional Keep people away from unit while operating 3 DANGER Rotating parts Stop engine and remove key before clearing 4 HOT SURFACES DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow parts to cool OL4000 OL4010 OL4340 OL0900 OL3292 Figure 2 OS0572 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAY...

Page 7: ...ation frequently Adjust and service as required All motion of drive wheels and auger impeller must stop quickly when control levers are released OPERATIONAL SAFETY Rules of Operation Understand How to operate all controls The functions of all controls How to STOP in an Emergency Child Safety NEVER allow children to operate play on or near unit Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area Pre ...

Page 8: ...and people away from unit during operation Safety Gear DO NOT operate unit without wearing adequate winter outer garments Wear adequate safety gear protective gloves Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery surfaces Protect eyes face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit Wear appropriate hearing protection Avoid Sharp Edges Sharp edges can cut Movement of parts can cut off ...

Page 9: ...lled fuel Replacement Parts ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion Hardware Keep hardware tight Check shear bolts frequently Cleaning Keep unit free of ice or other debris Clean up oil or fuel spills Storage For unit storage or extended storage NEVER store with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where any ignition sources are prese...

Page 10: ... difficult to turn loosen nut on spring under the chute gear 4 Install Optional Deflector Remote On models with remote deflector route cable around right side of engine Install cable clamp around cable and fasten to engine on right side using existing screw Slide cable end through hole on bracket on side of chute and install e ring Attach cable eye to stud on chute Hold in place with flat washer a...

Page 11: ... could result in death or serious injury Check attachment brake and clutch function see Maintenance Section 7 Connect Traction Clutch Install traction clutch cable rod end into rod adapter Move traction clutch lever up and forward as far as possible and secure rod to adapter with setscrew adjust per Maintenance Section WARNING FAILURE OF CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT together with improper usage or adjustm...

Page 12: ...Clutch Lever against the Handlebar to engage wheel drive for propelling unit Forward speed will vary according to snow depth and moisture content Release lever to stop movement NOTE When traveling to or from area to be cleared press down on handlebars enough to raise front of unit slightly off surface and engage Traction Drive Clutch without engaging Attachment Drive Clutch NOTE Attachment Clutch ...

Page 13: ...NTROLS AND FEATURES LOCATIONS 10 3 7 9 1 6 5 2 4 8 8 Recoil Starter Handle 9 Deflector Remote Control 10 Chute Crank 11 Discharge Chute Deflector 12 Discharge Chute 13 Auger 14 Impeller OS0591 OS1131 Figure 4 18 19 15 Scraper Blade 16 Runner s 17 Headlight 18 Fuel Shut Off Valve 19 Starter Button 20 Differential Lock 110 112 113 21 Axle Lock Pin 108 109 115 21 20 ...

Page 14: ...w any higher than necessary IMPORTANT If Chute Deflector does not stay in set position adjust as directed in Adjustment Section or repair before operation Deflector Remote Control 109 113 115 For operation push Deflector Remote Control knob forward to adjust Deflector downward To adjust Deflector upward push Deflector Remote Control knob downward Throttle The Throttle controls the engine speed To ...

Page 15: ... if required Refer to General Maintenance Section Crankcase Oil Check that the engine crankcase oil is full using dipstick Refer to General Maintenance Section Differential Lock Knob 110 112 113 Differential Lock Knob is located on the left wheel hub With differential locked power is applied equally to both wheels To engage differential lock Pull and turn knob to Locked 1 position and release knob...

Page 16: ... run impeller a few minutes to prevent freeze up of impeller NOTE Try out each control without the engine running to see how they work and what they do Electric Start See Figure 3 for all Controls and Features locations WARNING Use only extension cords and receptacles with U L approved 3 wire grounding 1 Connect extension cord to prongs on starter Plug cord into 110 V 3 wire grounded household out...

Page 17: ...e needed 3 If engine is cold apply choke See Engine Manual for detailed instructions NOTE A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine If fuel drips out of carburetor during starting engine is over choked Pull starter handle several times with choke open before continuing 4 Set Throttle to proper starting position 5 Insert key into Ignition Switch 6 Push key into Run position NOTE The en...

Page 18: ...rvice be required contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer s service center WARNING ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death or serious injury ALWAYS stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before adjusting or servicing HOT SURFACES can result in death or serious injury DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow ...

Page 19: ...kcase oil should be checked daily or every 5 hours of operation Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result See Engine Manual To check park unit of a flat level surface and 1 Clean all debris away from around oil cap 2 Remove oil cap and dipstick Wipe oil off dipstick with a clean cloth Replace dipstick until cap bottoms on tube Remove...

Page 20: ...nit up on housing and remove bottom cover before separating unit 2 Remove two screws securing belt guard to unit and remove belt guard cover 3 Remove hair pin from chute crank to remove chute crank arm 4 Loosen cap screws and carefully rotate belt fingers out and away from belt and pulley Figure 7 Remove attachment drive belt Figure 8 from engine pulley it may be necessary to turn engine pulley us...

Page 21: ... in position and remove cap screws Release traction clutch lever shift to third 3 position and remove friction wheel Figure 10 4 Secure new friction wheel on hub with five cap screws and torque cap screws to 8 10 ft lbs 10 6 13 3 Nm 5 Replace bottom cover 6 Adjust Traction Drive Clutch see Adjustments AUGER GEARCASE IMPORTANT Too much lubricant may cause excessive leakage Too little lubricant will...

Page 22: ...Lever Arm 8 Axle Shaft OS0641 LUBRICATION LOCATIONS WARNING HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow parts to cool IMPORTANT Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication IMPORTANT DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction wheel drive disc or belts Apply Sten Mix Hi Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings O...

Page 23: ...and results in uneven clearing Scraper Blade IMPORTANT Damage to auger impeller housing will result if blade wears down too far Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear To adjust scraper blade 1 Tip unit back onto handlebar support housing and loosen nuts retaining blade With runners adjusted to their full up position reposition scraper blade down flush with runners and tighten lock nuts...

Page 24: ...e Repeat as necessary When wheel drag is obtained with linkage aligned turn nut back three turns Wheels will then turn freely Speed Selector Adjustment is required if you are unable to shift into all gears 1 Put unit into Service Position 2 Disconnect the speed selector rod from the adjustment lever by removing hairpin Figure 17 3 Place the speed selector in the fast reverse speed position Figure ...

Page 25: ...ionally apply a light coat of spray lubricant to exposed metal joints and surfaces Wipe off excess with soft cloth Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners Clean unit thoroughly and lubricate see lubrication instructions To avoid rust touch up any painted areas that may have become scratched or chipped Store unit in a cool dry protected area IMPORTANT NEVER spray unit with water or store unit outdoo...

Page 26: ...se TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Engine will not crank Engine will not start Engine stops Engine power noise idle and shut down Does not operate in Forward Reverse OS1150 OS0751 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis More frequent service may be required due to working conditions heavy loads high ambient temperatures d...

Page 27: ... 1 5 15 2 5 45 1 5 13 7 Chute Rotation Angle 220 Rotation Control at Handlebar Yes Remote Deflector Control No No No Yes Yes Yes Dual Handle Interlock Yes Impeller Speed RPM 1100 Auger Diameter in cm 15 38 1 16 40 6 15 38 1 16 40 6 15 38 1 Speed RPM 110 Auger Brake Yes Auger Clutch Yes Drive Disc O Matic Speeds 6 Forward and 2 Reverse Lock Out Differential No Yes Yes No Yes No Adjustment Skids Yes...

Page 28: ...ninety days after date of purchase if any product is rented or leased Purchaser s Responsibilities The purchaser must perform maintenance minor adjustments per the operator s manual The purchaser must notify Ariens Company or an authorized Ariens service representative of the need for warranty service The purchaser must transport the product to and from the place of warranty repair Product Registr...

Page 29: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 ...

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