Ariens 932031 - ST524 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download

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03236500A Rev. 8/97

Supersecedes 03236500

Printed in USA

Owner/Operator Manual

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655 West Ryan Street • P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157 • 920-756-2141 • Fax 920-756-4421

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S E R I E S

M O D E L S

031 - ST524
032 - ST724

Sno-Thro

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Page 1: ...cts Front and Rear Tine Tillers Walk Behind Lawn Mowers Zero Turning Radius Mowers Rear Engine Riding Mowers Yard and Garden Tractors Commercial Walk Behind and Riding Mowers Sno Thros 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 4421 932 932 932 SERIES SERIES SERIES M O D E L S 031 ST524 032 ST724 Sno Thro ...

Page 2: ... or advice required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency b A factory trained staff is available to support your equipment needs They stock genuine Ariens parts and lubricants manufactured with the same precision and skill as the original c If your questions are not resolved by the support staf d When contacting your Ariens Dealer supply your model and serial numbers u u u u u V V V ted i...

Page 3: ...ng 2 Safety Decals and Locations 3 Safety Rules 4 SECTION 3 OPERATION Controls and Features 8 Pre Start 11 Starting and Shut Off 12 Throwing Snow 12 SECTION 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Service Position 13 Filling Fuel Tank 13 Fuel Shut Off Valve 13 Engine 13 Drive Belts 14 Shear Bolts 15 Tire Pressure 15 Friction Wheel 15 Auger Gearcase 16 Lubrication Locations 17 Adjustments 18 Transport 20 Cleaning an...

Page 4: ...ht 1997 Ariens Company All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Ariens Company ...

Page 5: ...adversely affect the performance 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 to Ariens Company DISCLAIMER Ariens Company is hereinafter referred to as Ariens Ariens reserves the right to discontinue make changes to and add ...

Page 6: ...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 WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION of this unit can result in death or serious injury Before starting engine follow these three steps 1 Read and understand this manual and all safety ...

Page 7: ...RATION For detailed lubrication starting and operating instructions see engine owner s manual and equipment manufacturer s instruction LUBRICATION Summer SAE 30 Oil Winter SAE 5W 30 Oil 5 DANGER Keep clear of auger while engine is running SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY READ OWNERS MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND PURPOSE OF ALL SAFETY ALERTS ALLOW OPERATION ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED ADULT NEVER ...

Page 8: ...tion Dust smoke fog etc can reduce vision and cause an accident Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light Safety Guards and Devices ALWAYS keep protective structures guards and panels in good repair in place and securely fastened NEVER modify or remove safety devices Clutches and Brakes Check clutch and brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required OPERATIONAL SAFETY Ru...

Page 9: ...d engine remove key and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position Abnormal Vibrations Foreign Objects Clogged Unit Immediately shut off unit as above Check for any damage or loose parts and repair before restart Parking Run unit a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of impeller Never leave a running unit unattended ALWAYS shut off engine before leaving unit ALW...

Page 10: ...ir that may get caught in rotating parts Safe Distances Keep children and people away from unit during operation Avoid Thrown Objects Deflected materials can cause injury and property damage DO NOT point discharge at anyone or discharge directly onto paved or gravel surfaces Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this unit Avoid Exhaust Fumes...

Page 11: ...r fuel spills Storage For unit storage or extended storage NEVER store with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where any ignition sources are present Allow engine to cool completely For extended storage clean unit thoroughly See Engine Manual for proper storage Transport Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle NEVER secure from ...

Page 12: ...th and moisture content Release lever to stop movement NOTE For transport of unit 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 should be engaged before Traction Drive Clutch when throwing snow Attachment Clutch Right Hand Lever WARNING THROWN...

Page 13: ... Selector 8 Recoil Starter Handle 9 Chute Crank 10 Discharge Chute Deflector CONTROLS AND FEATURES LOCATIONS 11 Discharge Chute 12 Auger 13 Impeller 14 Scraper Blade 15 Runner s 16 Gas Tank and Cap 17 Oil Fill and Dipstick 18 Spark Plug and Wire 19 Belt Guard Cover 20 Fuel Shut Off Valve OS0500 OS1380 Figure 3 15 11 13 12 10 14 1 9 3 7 5 6 2 4 8 17 16 18 19 20 ...

Page 14: ...ion Push Deflector handle forward to adjust Deflector downward Push Deflector Handle downward to adjust Deflector upward IMPORTANT If Chute Deflector does not stay in set position adjust as directed in Adjustment Section or repair before operation Scraper Blade IMPORTANT DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear or Auger Impeller housing will become damaged Throttle The Throttle controls the engine speed...

Page 15: ...pick up gravel On concrete blacktop or packed snow surfaces raise Runners so that Scraper Blade scrapes clean To reduce tendency of housing to ride up over heavy wet or hard packed snow remove Runners and reinstall with their narrow edge down PRE START WARNING IMPROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR could result in death or serious injury Wear adequate winter gear protective gloves and footwear which wi...

Page 16: ...starts If engine does not start refer to Engine Manual 9 Open choke slowly by gradually turning control to Choke Open position 10 Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow position for adaptation to ambient temperature or transport Once achieved set throttle to Fast position for normal operation WARNING ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS are a warning of trouble Immediately stop unit and engine remove key and allow ...

Page 17: ...ing fins on cylinder head and block to prevent overheating Figure 5 Yearly more often if conditions require remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling fins Clean external surfaces of engine of dust dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to improper cooling See Engine Manual IMPORTANT DO NOT operate engine with cooling shrouds removed or engine overheating and damage will result Ariens Dealers wi...

Page 18: ...freely and carry away more contamination 1 Drain crankcase by removing oil drain plug see Engine Manual 2 When oil has drained replace plug and refill engine crankcase with new oil of proper grade 3 Recheck oil level with dipstick ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT WARNING IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in death or serious injury IMPELLER BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged Brake must be at least 1 1...

Page 19: ...m belt and remove belt from idler pulley engine and driven pulley it may be necessary to turn engine pulley using rewind starter IMPORTANT Use care when rotating the belt fingers to prevent deformation of parts NOTE To gain clearance engage traction clutch and if necessary pull back attachment idler arm clevis pin 2 Replace traction drive belt and belt fingers in reverse order making sure pulleys ...

Page 20: ...ear must mesh with the large gear Ensure the flat washer is between the bearing and the pinion gear 14 Place the flat washer on the right end of the hex shaft 15 Install the bearing flange on the right side of frame 16 Slide the traction clutch rod up and into the frame and connect to the traction drive lower linkage with clevis and cotter pin 17 Reconnect the traction clutch rod to the lower link...

Page 21: ...valent to the lube fittings Order P N 00036800 Three Pack of 3 oz cartridges or 00036700 10 pack of 14 oz cartridges Apply oil at lubrication points Unit should be lubricated at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours Figure 10 See Maintenance Schedule NOTE To grease auger shaft remove shear bolt nuts and shear bolts Turn auger on shaft while applying grease at zerk fittings Replace shear ...

Page 22: ...ed as conditions require Raising or lowering runners controls distance scraper blade auger impeller housing is held above surface being cleared 1 Position unit on a hard flat smooth level surface 2 Adjust runners by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade loosen hardware slide runners to flat surface Figure 12 Allow 1 8 3mm between scraper blade and hard smooth surfac...

Page 23: ...aged Figure 13 Impeller brake shoe should be 1 16 1 6 mm minimum from belt When attachment clutch is disengaged brake must contact belt To Properly Adjust Attachment Clutch Impeller Brake 1 Without the engine running remove the belt cover Attachment brake is seated against the attachment drive belt when the attachment clutch lever is in the released full up position Adjust the control cable mounti...

Page 24: ...truck or trailer NOTE For transport of unit to or from area to be cleared press down on handlebars enough to raise front of unit slightly off surface and engage wheel drive clutch without engaging attachment drive clutch CLEANING AND STORAGE WARNING FLAMMABLE FUEL and its EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can result in death or serious injury DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any...

Page 25: ... Ariens parts to keep your Sno Thro running like new Check if Key Switch is in run position Check for electrical problems Solenoid not functioning Fuel tank is empty Ignition switch in Off position Build up of dirt and residue around governor carburetor Check for electrical problems Check for engine ignition problems See Engine Manufacturer s Service Manual Wrong carburetor adjustment Mechanical j...

Page 26: ...S ACTUAL HOURS DATE 125 HRS ACTUAL HOURS DATE 150 HRS ACTUAL HOURS DATE 175 HRS ACTUAL HOURS DATE 200 HRS DATE DATE DATE DATE ACTUAL HOURS ACTUAL HOURS ACTUAL HOURS ACTUAL HOURS 225 HRS 250 HRS 275 HRS 300 HRS ACTUAL HOURS DATE 50 HRS ACTUAL HOURS DATE 25 HRS DATE DATE ACTUAL HOURS ACTUAL HOURS 325 HRS 350 HRS SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED MAINTENANCE RECORD Check Tire Pressure Clean Cooling Fins Yearly...

Page 27: ...3 79 Snow Clearing Width in cm 24 61 Snow Throwing Distance ft meters 5 35 1 5 10 7 Chute Chute Rotation Angle 220 Chute Rotation Control at Handlebar Yes Impeller Impeller Dia in cm 10 25 Impeller Speed RPM 1100 1300 Auger Diameter in cm 11 28 Speed RPM 110 130 Auger Clutch Yes Auger Brake Yes Drive Disc O Matic Speeds 6 Forward and 2 Reverse Adjustment Skids Yes Pneumatic Tires in cm 10 7 27 1 S...

Page 28: ...TION Return of registration card required to validate warranty PURCHASED COMPONENTS NORMAL WEAR Two year labor and parts on purchased components i e tractor drive train components manufactured by Dana Eaton Foote Sundstrand and any plastic and electrical components wire harness bags boots tubes etc Two year labor and parts on normal wear items i e belts and rubber components bearings cables contro...

Page 29: ...cts Front and Rear Tine Tillers Walk Behind Lawn Mowers Zero Turning Radius Mowers Rear Engine Riding Mowers Yard and Garden Tractors Commercial Walk Behind and Riding Mowers Sno Thros 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 4421 932 932 932 SERIES SERIES SERIES M O D E L S 031 ST524 032 ST724 Sno Thro ...

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