Adjustments; Adjust Scraper Blade; Adjust Skid Shoes - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe 30 EFI Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: Battery charger is shipped in
the literature pack.
2. Connect battery connector to charger.
See Figure 19.
Figure 19
3. Plug charger into outlet.
4. Reconnect battery connector when
battery is ready for use. See Figure 18.
IMPORTANT: Battery and charger are each
7.2 volts.
NOTICE: Read through all battery and
charger information below before charging
battery.
Battery and Charger
• Only use supplied charger for battery.
• Do not charge battery longer than 48 hours.
• Fully charge battery before initial use and
any time replacement is installed.
• Battery should be charged every 3 months
while in storage.
• If battery becomes warm to the touch
during charging, disconnect battery from
charger immediately.
• Disconnect battery when charger light turns
green; battery is ready for use.
• Do not use charger in moist or wet
conditions.
• Unplug charger when not in use.
• Never leave charger/battery unattended
while charging.
• If wires become frayed, discontinue use
and replace immediately.
• If plastic connector is broken, discontinue
use and replace immediately.
• Dispose of old battery according to state or
local laws.

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the Safety
section before proceeding.

ADJUST SCRAPER BLADE

The auger housing may be damaged if blade
wears down too much.
1. Tip unit back onto handlebar, support
auger housing and loosen nuts retaining
blade.
2. Lower blade and tighten nuts.
3. Adjust skid shoes. See Adjust Skid Shoes
on page 16.
NOTICE: ALWAYS adjust skid shoes after
adjusting blade to prevent premature wear of
blade and auger housing damage.

ADJUST SKID SHOES

See Figure 20.
1. Place unit on a hard, flat surface.
2. Place a spacer under each scraper blade
end.
• Use two 3 mm (1/8") thick spacers for
hard, smooth surfaces.
• Use two 22 mm (7/8") thick spacers for
uneven or gravel surfaces.
3. Loosen skid shoe hardware and lower
skid shoes to contact surface. Adjust both
shoes equally.
4. Tighten skid shoe hardware.
3
1. Spacer
2. Scraper Blade
3. Skid Shoe
EN - 16
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Figure 20
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