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Ariens Sno-Tek 20 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual | Manuel de l'utilisateur
Model
920402 – Sno-Tek 24E
(SN 250000 +)
920406 – Sno-Tek 20
(SN 000101 +)
E10
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
•
05137300A
7/17
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual | Manuel de l'utilisateur Model 920402 – Sno-Tek 24E (SN 250000 +) 920406 – Sno-Tek 20 (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 05137300A 7/17 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 Traction Drive ....15 Auger Shaft .

  • Page 3: Welcome

    WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every snow thrower in the Ariens lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.

  • Page 4: Safety

    WILL RESULT in death or or serious injury. If you have purchased this serious injury. product from an Ariens dealer, the dealer can provide you with training. 2. Warning Familiarize yourself and any other operators...

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS Keep people away from unit The safety decals on your machine are visual while operating. Keep reminders of the important safety information children out of work area in this manual. All messages on your unit and under watchful care of a must be fully understood and carefully responsible adult.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Complete a walk-around inspection of the 3. DANGER! unit to understand the unit, your work area and all safety decals. Understand how to operate all controls, the Danger! functions of all controls and how to STOP in an emergency. ROTATING PARTS! Keep Preparation clear of auger while engine is running.
  • Page 7 Never attempt to make any adjustments Do not run the engine indoors, except when while the engine is running (except when starting the engine and for transporting the specifically recommended by manufacturer). snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors;...
  • Page 8 Avoid contact with sharp edges; sharp Always refer to operator's manual for edges can cut. important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. Do not throw snow higher than necessary. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
  • Page 9 Never secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Accessories Use only Ariens Company-recommended attachments or accessories that are designed for your unit and that are appropriate to your use and can be used safely in your application.

  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    CONTROLS & FEATURES Model 920402 Model 920406 Figure 3 1. Engine Key 16. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 2. Engine Run / Stop Switch 17. Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 3. Primer Bulb 18. Discharge Chute Deflector Lever (Model 920402) 4. Fuel Tank and Cap 19.

  • Page 11: Engine Key And Run / Stop Switch

    WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. Figure 5 ENGINE KEY AND RUN / STOP SWITCH ELECTRIC START BUTTON See Figure 4. Starts a correctly choked engine. The removable engine key and the run / stop CHOKE CONTROL KNOB switch are used together to start the engine.

  • Page 12: Attachment Clutch Lever (Right Side)

    ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATION (RIGHT SIDE) LEVER See Figure 8. See Figure 10. Controls auger / impeller movement. Rotates discharge chute left or right to control snow discharge. Figure 8 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (LEFT SIDE) See Figure 9. Allows unit to travel forward and in reverse.

  • Page 13: Manual Discharge Chute Deflector

    87. DO NOT use E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. See Short Term on page 24.

  • Page 14: Operate Unit

    7. Recoil Start: Pull recoil starter handle. a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. b. Pull handle firmly and quickly with a rapid, continuous full-arm stroke. Repeat until engine starts. If engine does not start, see Troubleshooting on page 22.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Ariens Hi-Temp Grease • 97 ml (3 oz) cartridges (3) 00036800 • 414 ml (14 oz) cartridge (1) 00036700 Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml (8 oz) 00068800 Shear Bolt and Nut 53200500 Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml (4 oz) •...

  • Page 16: Check Fasteners

    • DO NOT inflate tires with a compressor; use a hand IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only pump. Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube • DO NOT stand in front of tire (see Service Parts on page 13). Using other assembly when inflating. Use...

  • Page 17: Traction Drive

    AUGER SHAFT Use the following key for all lubrication procedures. See Figure 18. 1. Remove shear bolt nuts and bolts. Grease 2. Apply grease at the grease zerks. 3. Hand rotate auger on auger shaft. 4. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear = Lubricate on Both Sides bolt holes in shaft.

  • Page 18: Adjust Skid Shoes

    3. Skid Shoe Figure 19 4. Tighten skid shoe hardware. REPLACE SHEAR BOLTS IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing shear bolts. See Figure 20. To install shear bolts: 1. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in the shaft.

  • Page 19: Adjust Discharge Chute Deflector Lever

    ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR LEVER See Figure 24. Model 920402 If discharge chute does not stay in selected position, tighten nut on carriage bolt. See Figure 22. If deflector does not stay in selected position, tighten the nut under the control panel. Figure 22 Figure 24 If deflector does not follow full range of travel:...

  • Page 20: Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake

    1. Shift Rod 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 3. Speed Selector Arm 1. Attachment Clutch Cable 4. Hairpin 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel Figure 25 3. Jam Nut Figure 26 ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH & BRAKE 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, make sure auger idler arm lightly touches WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
  • Page 21 Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance 1. Place unit in service position and remove bottom cover. 2. Engage attachment clutch and check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm. Roller should be 12.7 mm –...

  • Page 22: Adjust Traction Drive Clutch

    ADJUST TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH See Figure 32. If unit does not drive correctly, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
  • Page 23 1. Swing Gate Tab 2. Stop Hole Figure 33 5. Reconnect spark plug wire. EN - 21...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    (flooded). and reattempt starting. See Start The Engine on page 11. Engine is faulty. See your Ariens dealer or authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Fuel mixture is too rich. Turn choke control knob to off position. See Start The Engine on page 11.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Shear bolts are broken. See Replace Shear bolts on page 16. Attachment clutch / brake is not See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on adjusted correctly. page 18. Impeller is frozen in place. Move unit to a warm place to thaw. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.

  • Page 26: Storage

    2. Tighten all hardware to correct ACCESSORIES specifications. 3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of damage. Repair as needed. compatible accessories and attachments for 4. Apply a light layer of oil or anti-rust your unit.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 920402 920406 Description Sno-Tek 24E Sno-Tek 20 Engine Sno-Tek 208 Sno-Tek 136 Gross Torque* – N•m (lb-ft) 12.9 (9.5) 9.5 (7.0) 208 (12.7) 136 (8.3) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No load 3600 ± 100 Electric Start 120V Fuel Tank Capacity –...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    , Sno-Tek ® ® Finishing Tool Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore-performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2016 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 29 Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com or www.parkersweeper.com.
  • Page 30 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 32 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 ariensstore.com ariens.custhelp.com parts.ariens.com...

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