Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Pro 28 Operator's Manual page 24

Problem Probable Cause
Shear bolts are broken.
Attachment clutch / brake is not
adjusted correctly.
Impeller is frozen in place.
Ice or debris is obstructing auger. Stop engine, remove key and wait for
Unit does not
Discharge chute is clogged with
throw snow or
snow.
throws it
poorly.
Auger drive belt is slipping, worn
or damaged.
Auger drive belt is loose or
damaged.
Scraper blade is worn or
Excessive damaged.
snow is left
behind.
Skid shoes and scraper blade
Unit pulls to the
need adjustment.
left or right.
Impeller may be frozen.
Belt squeals
Attachment clutch needs
continuously.
adjustment.
Friction disc wear.
Small rubber
beads collect in
frame.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Correction
See Replace Shear bolts on page 16.
See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on
page 18.
Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction before restarting.
Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool. Clean discharge chute and auger
housing with clean-out tool. DO NOT use
your hands.
Adjust or replace auger drive belt. Refer
to the service manual for your unit.
Replace belt or adjust auger control
cable. Refer to the service manual for
your unit.
Adjust when worn and replace when
damaged or when blade has been
adjusted down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear correctly.
See Adjust Scraper Blade on page 16.
Adjust skid shoes and scraper blade. See
Adjust Skid Shoes and Adjust Scraper
Blade on page 16.
Move unit to a warm area to thaw.
See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on
page 18.
This is normal friction disc wear and no
correction is needed unless there are
chunks or large pieces of rubber collecting
in frame. If repair is needed, refer to the
service manual for your unit.