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Sno-Thro Owner/Operator Manual 9 3 2 9 3 2 9 3 2 S E RI E S S E RI E S S E RI E S M O D E L S 031 - ST524 032 - ST724 03236500A Rev. 8/97 Supersecedes 03236500 Printed in USA...
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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. OL0121 WARNING C C raft...
Cleaning and Storage ......20 Service Manual ........21 Maintenance Schedule ......21 Trouble Shooting ........21 Attachments and Accessories ....21 Maintenance Record......22 Specifications ........23 Warranty ...... Inside Back Cover Rev. 8/97 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro ® ®...
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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 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev.
The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from other than an Ariens authorized replacement part may operator standing in operation position and facing the adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of direction of forward travel.
Notations NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
2. HOT SURFACES! DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS OS0730 allow parts to cool. 3. DANGER Rotating Parts! Stop engine and remove key before clearing. OS1040 Rev. 8/97 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro ® ®...
Operate unit only when there is good visibility and Disengage attachment when not in use. light. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment OL0340 when transporting, crossing drives, etc. OL3560 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
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STOP OL3630 Abnormal Vibrations, Foreign Objects, Clogged Unit Immediately shut off unit as above. Check for any damage or loose parts OL0780 and repair before restart. Rev. 8/97 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro ® ®...
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Before tipping unit up onto housing, rotating parts. remove enough fuel so no spillage will occur. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over during maintenance. OL1253 OL0980 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
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Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. OL3610 NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. Close Fuel Shut Off Valve before transport to prevent fuel leakage. Rev. 8/97 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro ® ®...
If belt squeals when the Attachment Clutch Lever is IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke, engaged, the Impeller is frozen. Immediately release the after engine starts. Attachment Clutch Lever and move the unit to a heated OS1300 area to thaw. Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
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17. Oil Fill and Dipstick 8. Recoil Starter Handle 18. Spark Plug and Wire 9. Chute Crank 19. Belt Guard Cover 10. Discharge Chute Deflector 20. Fuel Shut Off Valve Figure 3 OS0500 OS1380 Rev. 8/97 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro ® ®...
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IMPORTANT: Forward speed can be changed without IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear or de-clutching. DO NOT change motion from forward to Auger / Impeller housing will become damaged. reverse with clutch engaged. Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
Lever force before contacting (cannot pull Starter Handle) move unit to a heated area the Handlebar, adjust as directed in the Adjustments and thaw to prevent possible damage. Section, or repair before operation. Rev. 8/97 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro ® ®...
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity by Once achieved, set throttle to "Fast" position for attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. normal operation. Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
SECTION 4: GENERAL MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments To add fuel to Fuel Tank: which may be required to keep your unit operating at 1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area. peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, 2.
4. Traction Drive Belt 5. Traction Belt Idler For Attachment Drive Belt Replacement: 6. Engine Pulleys 7. Sheaves 1. Shut off engine and allow to cool completely. Figure 5 OS0460 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
8. Separate housing from unit. Lower handlebar on HEAR OLTS floor. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens Shear Bolts for 9. Remove attachment drive belt from sheave (hold replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may brake away from belt).
1. Remove filler plug. Lubricant must be at least up to 6. Clutch Fork 13. Pinion Gear bottom of lube filler hole with unit resting on a level- 7. Drive Pulley 14. Traction Clutch Assembly surface. Figure 8 OS1350 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
3. Ariens Special L-2 Gear Lube Figure 9 OS0620 2. Add lubricant, if required, allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug (Figure 9). 3. Use only Ariens special gear lube L-2 (Part Number 00008000). UBRICATION OCATIONS WARNING...
3. Restart the engine and recheck the 3" - 3-1/4" dimension. Your authorized Ariens Dealer is trained and equipped to 4. Shut off the engine and install the belt guard. service your unit. A periodic checkup by your dealer will help reduce your maintenance costs.
71099700 ... Slicer Bar Clean Cooling Fins 72200600 ... 120 Volt Starter Kit (932031) 72403500 ... 120 Volt Starter Kit (932032) OS0751 Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your Sno-Thro running like new. ROUBLE HOOTING Problem...
DATE 225 HRS. ACTUAL HOURS DATE 250 HRS. ACTUAL HOURS DATE 275 HRS. ACTUAL HOURS DATE 300 HRS. ACTUAL HOURS DATE 325 HRS. ACTUAL HOURS DATE 350 HRS. ACTUAL HOURS DATE OS1111 Ariens 932 Series Sno-Thro Rev. 8/97 ® ®...
• The Company will provide for the replacement of any part found upon examination by the Company to be defective. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge to the purchaser (labor and parts) for two years (24 months) from the date of purchase. Ariens manufactured parts (but not labor) will be free of charge for LABOR PARTS an additional three years (36 months) thereafter.
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