Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum SHO 24 Operator's Manual
Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum SHO 24 Operator's Manual

Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum SHO 24 Operator's Manual

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Platinum Series
Models
921050 – Platinum SHO 24
(SN 000101 +)
921051 – Platinum SHO 30
(SN 000101 +)
921052 – Platinum SHO 28 Track
(SN 000101 +)
E10
Sno-Thro
Operator's Manual
Manuel du Utilisateur
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
®
05001400A
4/16
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Platinum Series Models 921050 – Platinum SHO 24 (SN 000101 +) 921051 – Platinum SHO 30 (SN 000101 +) 921052 – Platinum SHO 28 Track (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 05001400A 4/16 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 Change Engine Oil....14 Check Auger Gearcase Oil .
  • 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

    • BECOME ALERT! penalties. Emission controls and components • OBEY THE MESSAGE! can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine SIGNAL WORDS manufacturer's service center. Contact your The safety alert symbol above and signal Ariens Company Equipment Retailer...
  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    4. Notice Safety Decal Descriptions NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures 1. CAUTION! that are considered important but not hazard related. If not followed, property damage could result. Danger! 5. Important IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference information worthy of special attention. SAFETY DECALS Only use clean-out tool to The safety decals on your machine are visual clear blockages.
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES 2. DANGER! The following safety instructions are based on the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the Danger! time of production. Training Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.
  • Page 7 Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Thrown objects can cause injury. Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid • Use an approved fuel container. uneven work areas and rough terrain and • Never add fuel to a running engine or hot stay alert for hidden hazards.
  • Page 8 Disengage attachment when not in use and Maintenance and Storage when traveling from one work area to Secure unit so it will not tip over during another. maintenance. Disengage power to the auger / impeller Before cleaning, removing clogs or making when snow thrower is transported or not in any inspections, repairs, etc., disengage use.
  • Page 9 Accessories Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if Use only Ariens Company-recommended a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or attachments or accessories that are if an edge caves in.
  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 3 1. Engine Key 15. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Primer Bulb 16. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 3. Fuel Tank and Cap 17. Height Adjustment Lever (Model 921052) 4. Fuel Valve 18. Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 5. Electric Start Button 19.
  • Page 11: Engine Key

    THROTTLE CONTROL KNOB WARNING: Read and See Figure 7. understand the Safety section Controls engine speed. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE KEY See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot Idle be removed when in run position.
  • Page 12: Attachment Clutch Lever (Right Side)

    ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER (RIGHT SIDE) See Figure 9. 200° Controls auger / impeller movement. Figure 9 Figure 11 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR LEVER (LEFT SIDE) LEVER See Figure 10. See Figure 12. Allows unit to travel forward and in reverse. Moves discharge deflector up or down to control height of snow discharge.
  • Page 13: Height Adjustment Lever (Right Side)

    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 25.
  • Page 14: Operate Unit

    MAINTENANCE Raised Position WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine service. Lowered Position SERVICE POSITION See Figure 15.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    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 52100100 Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml (4 oz.) 04730400 •...
  • Page 16: Check Tire Pressure

    IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube Explosive separation of tire and (see Service Parts on page 13). Using other rim parts is possible. lubricants will not automatically void unit •...
  • Page 17 5. Remove six bolts retaining bottom cover Models 921050, 921051 and remove cover. Rotate track carriage as needed to remove cover. 1. Top-lock Flange Nut 2. Height Adjuster Plate 3. Height Adjuster Stop 4. Bottom Cover 5. Rear Axle Figure 18 Figure 17 Models 921050, 921051 Lubricate Unit...
  • Page 18: Lubricate Auger Shaft

    4. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear Model 921052 bolt holes in shaft. 5. Insert bolts through holes. 6. Secure bolts with nuts. 7. Tighten bolts to 7.9 – 16.5 N•m (5.8 – 12.2 lbf-ft). If a torque wrench is unavailable, tighten bolts until they no longer spin freely.
  • Page 19: Replace Shear Bolts

    REPLACE SHEAR BOLTS Figure 25. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only • To adjust deflector lower, loosen lower Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing nut and tighten upper nut. shear bolts. • To adjust deflector higher, loosen upper See Figure 22.
  • Page 20: Lever

    ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE 5. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm with hardware removed in step 1 and See Figure 26. check forward and reverse speeds. If discharge chute does not stay in selected a. Start unit, position speed selector position: lever in the first forward position and 1.
  • Page 21 Remove Slack from Attachment Cable 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Loosen hardware securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT completely remove hardware from unit.
  • Page 22: Adjust Traction Drive Clutch

    • If roller is 12.7 – 22.2 mm (1/2 – 7/8") To adjust belt finger: from frame, no further adjustment is 1. Remove belt cover. required. 2. Loosen bolts and move belt finger to • If roller is less than 12.7 mm (1/2") from correct position.
  • Page 23: Adjust Track Tension

    ADJUST TRACK TENSION Model 921052 1. Check tension by applying pressure to track between the upper and rear track rollers. Deflection should be approximately 9.5 mm (3/8"). See Figure 35. Apply pressure here. 1. Traction Drive Clutch Cable Figure 35 2.
  • Page 24: Adjust Height Adjustment Cable

    ADJUST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CABLE Model 921052 See Figure 37. NOTICE: Make sure height-adjuster lock finger is fully engaged before making adjustments. 1. Loosen jam nuts on cable adjustment barrel. 2. Tighten right jam nut to remove slack between adjustment barrel and cable eyelet.
  • Page 25: 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 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Shear bolts are broken. See Replace Shear bolts on page 17. 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 27: Storage

    ACCESSORIES specifications. 3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or damage. Repair as needed. See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for 4. Apply a light layer of oil or anti-rust your unit.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Model Number 921050 921051 921052 Description Platinum 28 SHO Platinum 24 SHO Platinum 30 SHO Track Engine Ariens AX Gross Torque* – N•m (lbf-ft) 23.1 (17.0) 27.1 (20.0) 23.1 (17.0) 369.0 (22.5) 414.0 (25.3) 369.0 (22.5) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3600 ±...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    , Sno-Tek ® and Chore Performing 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 1/1/2015 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 30 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 31 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.
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