Transport; Cleaning And Storage - Ariens 932031 - ST524 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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1. Traction Clutch Cable
2. Speed Selector Rod
3. Control Cable
4. Mounting Nuts
5. Attachment Clutch
Arm
Figure 15
3. Restart the engine and recheck the 3" - 3-1/4"
dimension.
4. Shut off the engine and install the belt guard.
Traction Drive Clutch
Adjust traction clutch to compensate for wear of friction
wheel when slippage occurs.
To adjust traction clutch:
1. Place speed selector in First (1) forward and tip unit
forward onto housing.
2. With one hand, pull the wheel drive clutch arm
upward until a positive stop is obtained (Figure 15).
With the other hand move the traction drive clutch
lever toward the handle grip until all cable slack is
removed, and hold it there.
3. Measure the distance between the lever and handle
grip. Proper measurement is 3-1/4 to 3-3/4" (Figure
14). Shortening the cable by 1/16" with the adjusting
sleeve will increase lever-to-handle grip
measurement by 1/4".
4. Lock adjusting sleeve with jam nut when adjustment
is complete. Restrain adjusting sleeve with wrench
when applying torque to jam nut.
Speed Selector
To adjust:
1. Loosen the bottom nut on the threaded end of the
speed selector rod (Figure 15).
2. Position Speed Selector in (6) "Fast" speed notch.
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6. Speed Selector
Arm
7. Speed Selector
Rod Nuts
8. Swivel
9. Traction Drive
Clutch Arm
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3. Position speed selector arm in its maximum down
position and tighten both nuts against swivel.
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RANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off unit attachment drive when transporting
on 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.
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LEANING AND
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 ignition sources are present. Drain fuel outdoors
away from any ignition source. Allow engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure. Only use approved
fuel containers.
Your authorized Ariens Dealer is trained and equipped to
service your unit. A periodic checkup by your dealer will
help reduce your maintenance costs.
Unit
Run with Impeller 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. Order any parts required and make necessary
repairs to avoid delays when beginning use again.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight and know unit is in
safe working condition. Check all hardware at regular
intervals.
Clean unit thoroughly and lubricate (see lubrication
instructions). Touch up all unpainted areas to avoid rust
and store in a cool, dry protected area.
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with water or store unit
outdoors to aid in prevention of rust or corrosion. Water
can seep into sealed bearings, which are sealed against
dirt and debris only, causing reduced component life.
Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under
frame or axle
Engine
When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove
all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to
Engine Manufacturer's instructions.
932 Series Sno-Thro
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TORAGE
WARNING
Rev. 8/97