Section 3: Assembly; Assembly - Ariens Sno-Thro 924108 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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ECTION
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in
personal injury and/or damage to unit.
Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/
Operator Manual before beginning.
Tools Required:
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Open-End Wrenches: 3/8,7/16,1/2, 9/16 and/or
Adjustable Wrench
• Allen Wrench
• Tire Gauge
• Hand Hex Driver
Package Contents:
Headlight

Assembly

Speed
Selector
L i t
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P a
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Handlebar
Assembly
U U
NPACKING NIT
Using a standard box knife, cut off the top of the box
approximately one inch down on each side. Remove the
handlebar assembly, chute, headlight, shift rod, nuts and
bolts, owner's packet and all of the packing cardboard.
Reach into the box and grasp the main unit by the
augers. Pull up on the entire assembly until it is resting
at approximately 45° inside the box. Now, tip the entire
box until it is resting on the auger side. Go to the front of
the open box and pull on the augers until the unit is
resting on the wheels. Roll the unit out of the box.
Using one of the 3/8" bolts, run it down into both of the
left side threaded holes to clear out any paint or other
obstructions.
Remove remaining packing material and discard.
8
SSEMBLY
Discharge
Chute
Rod
Sno-Thro
Assembly
A C
SSEMBLY
Check each box after preparation completion.
1. Install Handlebar and Attachment Clutch
Position lower handlebars on frame without
installing hardware. Hook clutch cable spring on
clutch arm. Fasten lower handlebars to frame
using 3/8" hardware supplied. The right hand side
is attached using a flat washer, lock washer and
nut (front and rear). The left side uses a flat
washer, lock washer and cap screw at the front.
The rear has the chute crank support bracket, lock
washer, and cap screw securing the handlebar.
2. Install Headlight
On models with standard headlight, put the wire
through the slot and then assemble the light a
hardware to the panel. Route the wire down the
handlebar. Attach the wire to the handlebar using
the plastic ties. Plug the terminal into the mating
alternator connector. Unscrew the fan housing
bolt, attach the loop terminal to the screw and
retighten the bolt for ground.
3. Install Discharge Chute and Crank
Grease ring for discharge chute on the blower
housing. Install chute by sliding chute ring under
front clip on blower housing and putting chute on
housing. Attach chute bracket to engine bracket
using bolts, flat washers, lock washers, nuts and
spacers.
Slide chute crank through bracket under handle
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bar and hole in front of panel. Adjust bracket
under the handlebar to align the chute crank with
the universal joint. Attach the chute crank to the
universal joint with the spring clip.
IMPORTANT: Chute should rotate easily. If the
chute is 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 and
e-ring.
NOTE: Check deflector movement to highest
position. Adjust threaded connector under
handlebar to obtain full travel.
HECKLIST
(Figure 3)
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