Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 932035 - 724 932503 - 724 932101 - 824 932309 - 824 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer model & serial number label from product registration here. Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré. Transferir aquí la etiqueta del modelo y número de serie del registro del producto.
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 2. Ignition Switch, push-pull 3. Choke 4. Throttle (Engine Stop) 5. Runner(s) 6. Axle Lock Pin (932101, 309) 7. Belt Cover 8. Headlight (932101, 309) 9. Discharge Chute Deflector 10. Discharge Chute 11. Impeller 12. Auger 13. Scraper Blade 14. Spark Plug and Wire 15. Primer Bulb 16. Oil Fill and Dipstick 17. Gas Tank and Cap 18. Recoil Starter Handle 19. Attachment Clutch Lever 20. Speed Selector 21. Electric Starter (932035, 101) 22.
9 8 10 11 7 12 6 5 13 14 15 16 4 17 3 18 2 19 1 21 20 22 Figure 1 OS0502 OS2100 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DELIVERY Customer Note: If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: 1. Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet. 2.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. 2 DANGER / PELIGRO 3 ROTATING PARTS Stop engine & remove ignition key before clearing. PIECES EN ROTATION Arreter le moteur et retirer la clé de contact avant le débourrage. PIEZAS GIRATORIAS Detener el motor y sacar la llave antes de despejar. 08093900 DANGER / PELIGRO 1 ROTATING PARTS Keep clear of auger while engine is running.
Keep children and people away. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area. DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without proper training. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury. Check for weak spots on dock, ramps or floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Adjust Runners so Scraper Blade does not contact gravel. DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary. Deflected materials can cause injury and property damage. Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this unit. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Spark Arrester Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion. Keep all hardware properly tightened. Check shear bolts frequently. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Assembly and Fuel Safety Rules before proceeding. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. Tools Required: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge ASSEMBLY Handlebar and Shift Rod 5 4 2 7. Install wing nut and bolt removed in step 2 onto shift rod and tighten hardware. Install Discharge Chute and Crank Figures 5 and 6. 1.
724 1 2 12 1 4 11 10 2 9 8 3 7 DS0123 3 824 2 6 5 4 1 5 3 6 4 OS1751 4. Gear Cover 5. Discharge Chute Bracket 6. Engine Bracket Figure 5 7. Mounting Nut 8. Flat Gear 9. Pinion 10.Chute Strap 11.Universal Joint 12.Spring Clip Figure 6 5 1. Mounting Hardware 2. Discharge Chute Crank 3. Chute Strap DS0112 1. Pinion Bracket 2. Gear Strap 3. Chute Bracket 4. Retainer Clip 5. Lower Ring 6.
Run in Attachment Belt 3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove spark plug wire. 4. Adjust clutch according to Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment in Service and Adjustments. 1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area according to Starting and Shut-Off in Operation. 2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run attachment for about 15 minutes. OPERATION IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the attachment clutch lever is engaged, the attachment drive may be frozen.
Choke Control Knob 2 1 OS1300 Chute Crank 1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for easier start. 2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation. IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. Axle Lock Pin (932101, 309) Throttle 1 2 3 STOP IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in Service and Adjustments, or repair before operation. Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Crank Handle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls.
PRE-START STARTING AND SHUT OFF 1. Frozen Impeller IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to be sure it is not frozen. To check impeller: 1. With key in “Stop” position, squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever to Engaged position. 2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle. 3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter Handle) move unit to a heated area and thaw to prevent possible damage. 2.
Electric Start (120V or 240V) SNOW REMOVAL (932035, 101, optional on 309, 503) 1. Connect extension cord to prongs on starter. IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to unit. Know voltage of your starter and only use matching outlets. 2. Plug extension into: 240V 3-wire, grounded outlet. 120V 3-wire, grounded outlet. 3. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. 4. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged. 5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine.
MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Performed WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance and Service Safety Rules in Safety section before attempting any maintenance.
CLEAN ENGINE 1 Refer to Engine 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 times or engine damage will result (See Engine Manual). Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 2 1. Auger Gearcase 2.
824 OS1731 Grease Oil 724 OS1373 Figure 8 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Hardware WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance and Service Safety Rules in Safety section before attempting service or adjustments. DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR Deflector must stay in selected position while throwing snow. To adjust, loosen then retighten hardware to desired deflector drag force (Figure 9).
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. 2. Adjust runners to fully raised position (housing closest to ground). 3. Reposition scraper blade flush with runners and tighten lock nuts. 1 2 3 4 1. Pinion 2. Chute Gear 3. Carriage Bolt 4.
SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT f. Engage traction clutch. Unit should move backward. g. Shut off unit. 9. Adjust pivot pin as needed so unit travels forward when speed selector lever is in first forward position and backward when speed selector lever is in first reverse position. 10. Secure adjustment pivot pin to speed selector lever with hairpin. 3 3 turns up the shift rod 4 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 2 Remove Attachment Drive Belt 1 1. Shift Rod 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 3. Speed Selector Lever 4.
Replace Attachment Drive Belt 2 1 3 9 4 5 1. Place new belt onto lower pulley and while holding brake out of way, tip unit together. 2. Secure blower housing to frame with cap screws. 3. Place belt onto engine sheave. 4. Make sure engine sheave and attachment pulley align. If alignment is necessary, loosen engine sheave set screws, reposition sheave and retighten set screws. 5. Replace belt finger. IMPORTANT: BELT FINGER MUST BE between 1/16 to 1/8 in (1.
TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figures 14 & 15). CAUTION: Always support SnoThro frame and blower housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together. Never loosen cap screws while unit is in service position. 1. Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt). 2.
8. Check belt finger clearance. With clutch lever engaged, belt fingers should be 1/16–1/8 in (1.6-3 mm) from belt. Adjust belt fingers as necessary. 9. Replace belt cover. 10. Check that auger/impeller stops within 3 seconds after attachment clutch/ impeller brake bail is released. 1 2 1/16 in (1,6 mm) OS2030 1. Drive Belt 2. Brake Shoe and Pad Figure 16 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear.
FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT (932035, 503) 6 11 5 1 2 3 8. Reinstall one nut to keep the inside bearing cap in place. 9. Remove bearing cap/bushing and washer from right side of unit. 10. Reinstall nuts on screws through side frame to keep screws in place. 11. Carefully tap two (2) roll pins out of center and right end of shaft. 12. Slide friction disc assembly and hex shaft to the right until the left end of shaft is clear of left bearing. Tap lightly if necessary, to loosen.
FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT (932101, 309) 10. Carefully tap roll pins out of hex shaft. 11. Remove three (3) hex bolts and nuts holding friction disc to shift carrier. 12. Tap hex shaft on left side to loosen from shift carrier. 13. Hold shift carrier and slide the shaft slowly to the right. Be sure to catch spacer inside housing at the left end of the shaft. The shaft slides out of the small sprocket which is held by the chain. 14. Slide shaft only far enough to remove the old friction disc from the shaft.
9. Reinstall tires with clip pins. 10. Set unit upright. 11. Replace spark plug wire on spark plug. STORAGE LONG TERM WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Storage Safety Rules in Safety section before proceeding. SHORT TERM IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Small rubber beads collect in frame 1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or large pieces of rubber mean friction disc should be checked and replaced as necessary. Unit does not throw snow 1. Shear bolts broken. 2. Attachment clutch/brake not adjusted properly. 3. Attachment drive belt worn or damaged. 1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts). 2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment). 3.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Description Engine - Tecumseh Power Max - HP (Kw/min-1) 932309 932101 824 824 HMSK80HMSK80155700W 155699W 8 (5.97) 3600 ± 150 Fast Idle Speed-RPM (min-1) Displacement - in. (cc) Electric Start Fuel Tank Capacity - qt. (L) Snow Clearing Width in. (cm) Snow Throwing Distance ft (m) Chute Rotation Angle Rotation Control at Handlebar Dual Handle Interlock Impeller Diameter - in. (cm) 19.43 (318.3) 11.88 (195) Optional 120V Optional 120V 240V 120V or 240V See Engine Manual 4 (3.
3 Year Limited Sno-Thro Warranty Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.