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Ariens 921017 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is
acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de MTBE
(éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine. L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de
10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie
921 Series
Sno-Thro
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
921013 – Deluxe 30
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
921017 – Deluxe 24 Platinum
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
921018 – Deluxe 30 Platinum
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
921022 – Deluxe 28
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
921023 – Deluxe Track 28
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
921031 – Deluxe 24
(Serial No. 101 and up)
.
04335900D 11/11
®
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 921013 – Deluxe 30 (Serial No. 35000 and up) 921017 – Deluxe 24 Platinum (Serial No. 35000 and up) 921018 – Deluxe 30 Platinum (Serial No. 35000 and up) 921022 – Deluxe 28 (Serial No. 35000 and up) 921023 –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY NOTATIONS WARNING: To avoid injury to NOTE: General reference information for hands and feet, always disengage proper operation and maintenance practices. clutches, shut off engine, and wait IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or for all movement to stop before information required to prevent damage to unclogging or working on snow unit or attachment.
  • Page 5 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Danger! Danger! ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear ONLY use clean-out tool to blockages. NEVER use clear blockages. NEVER your hands. High speed use your hands. impeller rotates below discharge opening. Wait for all moving parts to stop before removing Never direct discharge clogs or servicing.
  • Page 6 Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. Ariens Company dealer or an authorized Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand. engine manufacturer's service center. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all Contact your Ariens Company Equipment rotating parts during operation.
  • Page 7 Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS necessary. ALWAYS back up slowly. Always allow engine to cool before servicing. look down and behind before and while NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or backing.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Tools Required: 921013, 022, 023, 031 – Chute Crank • Pliers Assembly • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 921017, 018 – Chute 9/16 in. and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge Literature Pack • Torque Wrench (Optional) 06900302 Remote Wheel Lock...
  • Page 9 Unfold Lower Handlebar (Figure 4) IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or secure unit so it does not move during assembly. 1. Remove 3/8 in-16 x 3/4 in. serrated head flange bolt from the mounting holes on each side of the frame. Keep bolts.
  • Page 10 Unfold Upper Handlebar Assembly (Figure 7 and 8) 1. Rotate the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward. 1. Adjustment Barrel 2. Jam Nut Figure 8 Connect Headlight Wire Harness (Figure 9) NOTE: The headlight wire harness comes attached to the upper handlebar assembly.
  • Page 11 Install Remote Wheel Lock Trigger Assembly (Figure 10) NOTE: Remote wheel lock trigger assembly comes attached to the Sno-thro unit. 1. Attach remote wheel lock trigger assembly to upper handlebar assembly using one 1/4 in-20 oval head machine screw and one 1/4 in. internal locking washer (Figure 10).
  • Page 12 Install Discharge Chute, Chute NOTE: Be sure the poly liner bushing is Control, and Chute Rod properly seated in the control assembly (921017, 018) mounting hole. NOTE: Mounted control lever should tip (Figures 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17) towards the engine.
  • Page 13 921017, 018 OS7061 1. Chute Rod 2. 3/8 inch Screw 3. Gear Cover 4. Control Assembly 5. Large Hairpin 6. Gear Assembly 7. Chute Lock Cable 1. Chute Control Assembly Lever 8. Alignment Marks 2. Mounting Bracket 9. Small Hairpin 3.
  • Page 14 11. Cut the cable tie that holds the gear assembly together. Make sure the gear components stay in place. 12. Align the holes on the end of the chute rod with the alignment marks on the gear assembly and slide the chute rod end, without a small hairpin, through the gear assembly, through the hook on the chute lock cable, and into the hex hole in...
  • Page 15 Check Track Tension (921023) Check tracking of unit with the differential locked, and tension of tracks (see Track Tension Adjustment on page 35). Check Auger Gearcase Oil Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase on page 26). Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase.

  • Page 16: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 921017, 018 Figure 20 1. Skid Shoe 2. Clean-Out Tool 3. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector 4. Belt Cover 5. Headlight 6. Discharge Chute 7. Impeller 8. Chute Crank (921013, 022, 023, 031) 9. Quick Turn Chute Control Rod...
  • Page 17 15. Choke Control Knob 5. Remote Deflector Control 16. Ignition Key 6. Height Adjuster Trigger (921023) 17. Fuel Tank and Cap 7. Quick Turn Chute Control (921017, 018) 18. Oil Fill/Dipstick 8. Handwarmers (921013, 017, 018) 19. Electric Start 9. Handwarmers Switch 20.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read attachment clutch lever is engaged, the and understand the entire Safety impeller may be frozen in the auger housing. section before proceeding. Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw.
  • Page 19 (Figure 22) bystanders, before starting engine. Quick Turn Chute Control WARNING: Hand contact with the (921017, 018) rotating impeller is the most common cause of injury associated (Figure 23) with snow throwers. Never use your...
  • Page 20 Axle Lock Pin (921031) (Figure 25) Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit. NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked.
  • Page 21 Remote Wheel Lock Normal (921013, 022) Squeeze and release the remote wheel lock control to lock the left wheel for better traction when throwing snow or to unlock the left wheel for easier steering. NOTE: The wheel lock will not release when under load.
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or Fuel Shut-Off Valve reformulated fuels (fuels blended with IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel be in the closed position prior to transporting system or cause performance problems. If the unit. any undesirable operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower percentage of The fuel shut-off valve...
  • Page 23 Stop engine, remove key and wait for all rotating parts to IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens extension cord stop before leaving operator’s position. (P/N 02483100) or an equilavent cord that is rated for a minimum of 13 amps, grounded,...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect adjustments which may be required to keep spark plug wire and allow unit to cool your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should completely.
  • Page 25 CHECK DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK Service Position Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage. CHECK FASTENERS Make sure all hardware is tightened properly. CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever...
  • Page 26 2. Oil Fill Plug NOTE: Inspect seal washer for wear or 3. Seal Washer rubber deterioration and replace as needed. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic Figure 28 OS7132 severe duty gear lube (Part Number 00068800). Use of other lubricants will void GENERAL LUBRICATION unit warranty.

  • Page 27: Service And Adjustments

    Grease Figure 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SKID SHOES WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 30) and understand the entire Safety Skid Shoes should be adjusted as conditions section before proceeding. require. 1. Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level SCRAPER BLADE surface.
  • Page 28 Service Position on page 24). (Figure 31) 2. Loosen jam nuts on cable. Make sure IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens OEM shear the bottom jam nut is loosened enough bolts for replacement. Use of any other type to remove slack from cable (Figure 32).
  • Page 29 REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL QUICK TURN CHUTE CONTROL (Figure 33) (921017, 018) Deflector must stay in selected position while (Figure 34) throwing snow. If chute does not stay in position while throwing snow or if chute does not rotate If deflector does not stay in set position: freely, adjust the cable under the gear cover 1.
  • Page 30 DISCHARGE CHUTE (921013, 019, 022, 023, 031) (Figure 35) If discharge chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring. OS7285 1. Spring 1. Shift Rod 2. Nut 2.
  • Page 31 OS7182 OS7184 1. Adjustment Barrel 2. Jam Nut Figure 37 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the frame (Figure 38). OS7189 6. Tighten jam nut on the adjustment barrel. Roller should be 1/2 – 7/8 in. (12.7 –...
  • Page 32 Check Belt Finger Clearance 3. Remove belt cover. 4. 921017, 018 – Remove chute gear 1. With clutch lever engaged, the belt cover (Figure 42). finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) from 5.
  • Page 33 Figure 42 6. Reconnect chute crank and secure with Install new attachment drive belts: spring clip (921013, 022, 023, 031) or hairpin (921017, 018). 1. Place new attachment belts onto attachment pulley. IMPORTANT: Reconnect chute lock cable NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch and deflector cable (if equipped).
  • Page 34 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. 2. Place unit into service position on a level surface. 3. Remove both wheels. 4. Remove bottom cover by removing six hex bolts.
  • Page 35 2. Check that unit tracks straight with no pulling to either side. Track Adjusters OS7228 Figure 47 HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT (921023) (Figure 48) 1. Make sure that height adjustment lock finger is fully engaged (Figure 48). 2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel.

  • Page 36: Storage

    Washer condition. Store unit in a cool, dry protected area. ACCESSORIES LONG TERM See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low Sno-Thro. pressure water and lubricate (see MAINTENANCE on page 24).

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 21). crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue 3.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 921013 921017 921018 Description Deluxe 24 Deluxe 30 Deluxe 30 Platinum Platinum Engine Engine Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Polar Force 1450 Polar Force 1150 Polar Force1650 Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 14.5 (19.66) 11.5 (15.59)
  • Page 39 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 921022 921023 921031 Description Deluxe 28 Deluxe Track 28 Deluxe 24 Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton Polar Force 1150 Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 11.5 (15.59) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement –...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    ® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited 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 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 41 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 the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com, www.parkersweeper.com.
  • Page 42 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 43 Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
  • Page 44 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 46 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 www.ariens.com...

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