If used Dealer. Visit your dealer or improperly, this unit could be dangerous and www.ariens.com for a list of cause personal injury or property damage. languages available for your The contents will provide you with safety equipment.
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6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and Customer Note: If the dealer does not return the card to the Ariens Company or register your product, please fill out, sign, and go to www.ariens.com. return the product registration card to Ariens or go to www.ariens.com.
SAFETY Practices and Laws WARNING: To avoid injury to Practice usual and customary safe working hands and feet, always disengage precautions, for the benefit of yourself and clutches, shut off engine, and wait others. Understand and follow all safety for all movement to stop before messages.
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1. WARNING! 3. DANGER! Read Owner/Operator Manual. ROTATING PARTS. Keep clear of auger while engine is running. • Read Operator’s Manual. OL1801 • Allow operation only by OS2080 properly trained adult, never children. Keep people away from unit • Stop engine and remove while operating.
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DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if and engine, remove key and allow moving a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if parts to stop before leaving operator’s an edge caves in.
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DO NOT park unit on a slope unless Explosive Gases from battery can cause absolutely necessary. When parking on a death or serious injury. Poisonous battery slope always block the wheels. fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and chemical burns.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. Check components frequently. If worn or See Engine Manual for proper storage. damaged, replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts. Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit. ASSEMBLY Assembly WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Tools Required: and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
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Install Discharge Chute and NOTE: Do not remove the pin installed on the chute rod. Discharge Chute Crank NOTE: To ensure the discharge chute follows (Figure 5) its full range of travel, make sure the control 1. Grease underside of discharge chute lever is pushed all the way to the left before ring (if not already greased).
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Deflector Remote Connect the cable end to the cable anchor on the discharge deflector before clipping the cable to the cable bracket on the discharge chute. 1. Route deflector remote cable along the left side of the chute pedestal. 2. Insert the barrel on the cable end into the bracket on left side of chute deflector (Figure 9).
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Check Function of Dual Handle Check Auger Gearcase Oil Interlock Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase on page 23). Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release Check Engine Crankcase Oil attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with should remain engaged until traction clutch 5W-30 oil in crankcase.
OPERATION Attachment Clutch - Right Hand WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Lever and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever against handlebar (1) to WARNING: To avoid injury to engage attachment. hands and feet, always disengage Release both clutch clutches, shut off engine, and wait levers (2) to disengage for all movement to stop before...
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Ignition Switch (12V start on dash Choke Control Knob panel) (926023, 500, 501) 926016, 017, 500, 501 The ignition switch is operated by a removable key. It has three positions: 1.Stop 2.Run 3.Start OS0232 Primer Bulb Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for easier engine start.
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2. Part-Throttle Deflector Remote 3. Slow (cold weather Place deflector into position before operation. starts) DO NOT throw snow any higher than 4. Stop (engine is off) (Not necessary. on 12V models) Place deflector remote in a forward notch to Electric Starter 120V throw snow lower.
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Differential Lock (926021, 022, 023) Scraper Blade (Figure 14) The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to keep better contact with the The differential can be locked for maximum surface being cleared. It also prevents traction or unlocked to allow for easier damage to the housing from normal wear.
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Drift Cutters Lift up on the handlebars and tap the Foot Pedal to move the auger housing into a down (Figure 15) position. Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are taller than the auger housing and direct the Normal snow into the auger.
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The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. 926016, 017, 500, 501 5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) below bottom of filler neck with unleaded Closed Position: Use this gasoline.
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6. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against Starter. 10. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read TROUBLESHOOTING on page 36.) and understand the entire Safety 11.
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NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking Traveling than a cold engine. To travel from one work area to another: 5. Set throttle to proper starting position. 1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle 6. Turn ignition key to the START position position.
MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep MAINTENANCE your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should SCHEDULE engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine Service Each Every Every Yearly manufacturer's service center.
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Make sure the attachment clutch and traction drain to level of plug and replace plug. drive clutch are adjusted to the range IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear specified in Check Clutch Spring Adjustment lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). on page 23.
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IMPORTANT: Battery is maintenance-free. get on friction disc, friction plate or belts. Do not tamper with or attempt to open battery. NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or See SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See page 25 for charging procedures.
Shear Bolts (housing closest to ground). 3. Reposition scraper blade flush with IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for runners and tighten lock nuts. replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit. See Runners SERVICE PARTS on page 36.
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OS7150 1. Auger 2. Shear Bolts Figure 25 For Replacement: OS7155 1. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in the shaft. 2. Drive shear bolt through hole (if shear 1. Upper 4. Upper bolt was broken this will drive remaining Position Mounting part from shaft).
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7. Check and adjust attachment clutch, Discharge Chute speed selector and traction clutch. See If chute does not stay in position while Speed Selector Adjustment on page 28 throwing snow or if chute does not rotate and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on freely, adjust the cable under the control page 31.
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Loosen upper adjustment nut. 1. Shift Rod 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 3. Speed Selector Lever 4. Hairpin Figure 31 OS7185 OS7180 Tighten lower Attachment Clutch/Brake adjustment nut. Adjustment Figure 30 (Figures 32, 33 and 34) Speed Selector Adjustment IMPORTANT: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in To adjust (Figure 31): unexpected movement of auger...
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Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance NOTE: It will be difficult to check the measurement inside the frame. Use a 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) minimum spacer as a gauge to check the clearance between the roller and the frame. 1. With the clutch lever engaged, check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm.
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Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring Extension 1. Check the attachment clutch cable spring extension. Measure the length of the attachment clutch cable spring with the clutch lever disengaged. Then measure the attachment clutch spring with the clutch lever engaged. See Figure 35.
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Check belt finger clearance here. With the attachment clutch engaged, there should be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) clearance between the belts and the belt finger. The belt finger should not touch the belts. Minimum of 1/16 in. OS7201 (1.6 mm).
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8. With the clutch disengaged, check that there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) clearance between friction disc and drive plate assembly. IMPORTANT: If spring length cannot be adjusted within specified range, see your Dealer for repairs. Attachment Drive Belts Replacement Remove old attachment drive belts: 1.
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Install new attachment drive belts: 1. Place new attachment belts onto attachment pulley. NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch lever will make it easier to reconnect the housing and frame. 2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts. 3.
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Friction Disc Replacement Battery (926023, 500, 501) 1. Place unit into service position. Charging 2. Remove bottom cover by removing six 1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off hex bolts. engine. 3. With axle locked, hold one wheel so 2.
STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire 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.
SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Order the following parts through your See your authorized Ariens dealer to add Dealer: the additional accessories available to your Part No. Description Sno-Thro. 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease Part No. Description (3, 3 oz. cartridges) 72406500 Front Weight Kit...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Does not 1. Friction disc not adjusted 1. Repair or replace friction disc. properly. See Friction Disc Replacement operate in on page 34 Forward / 2. Traction belt not 2. Repair or replace traction drive Reverse.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926016 926017 926021 926022 Description ST11528DLE ST9526DLE ST9526DLET ST11528DLET Engine - Tecumseh Tecumseh Briggs & Briggs & Stratton Stratton OH318SA OH318SA 20A1141120E1 21C3140118E1 Power Max - HP (kW) 11.5 (8.6) 9.5 (7.0) 9.5 (7.0) 11.5 (8.6) Maximum RPM 3600 ±...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926023 926500 926501 Description ST1332DLET ST1332DLE ST1336DLE Engine - Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Tecumseh 21B4171117E1 OH358SA OH358SA Power Max - HP (kW) 13.0 (9.7) 13.0 (9.7) 13.0 (9.7) Maximum RPM 3600 ± 150 Displacement - in. (cc) 20.85 (342) 21.8 (358) 21.8 (358)
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(2) or workmanship, and repair or replace any years after the date of purchase, and that Ariens defective part, subject to the conditions, will repair any defect in material or workmanship, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
(12) months after the date of purchase. Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...