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Owner/Operator Manual
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  • Page 1 Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 924550 - 824 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta product del modelo y número de registration serie del registro del here.
  • Page 2 - El abajo firmante - Undertegnede, - Undertecknaren av detta dokument, - Me, allekirjoittaneet, ARIENS COMPANY, certify that the Snow Thrower - certifie que le chasse-neige - bestätigen daß die Schneefräse, verklaren dat de sneeuwschüiver - certifica che lo spazzavere - certifica que el quita nieves - attesterer at sneslynger - bevitner at snøfreseren - försäkrar att...
  • Page 3 Representative Measured Sound Power Level Guaranteed Sound Power Level - Niveau de puissance acoustique représentatif Niveau garanti de puissance acoustique Repräsentativer gemessener Geräuschpegel Garantierter Geräuschpegel Livello di potenza sonora rappresentativo rilevato Livello di potenza sonora garantito Nivel de potencia acústica representativo medido Nivel de potencia acústica garantizado Representativt målt lydeffektnivå...
  • Page 4: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 1. Traction Drive Clutch 1. Levier d’embrayage 1. Palanca del embrague de Lever de la traction la transmisión de la 2. Differential Lock 2. Blocage du différentiel tracción 3. Ignition Key, Push-Pull 3. Clé de contact, pousser- 2.
  • Page 5 OS2101 OS0503 Figure 1...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Ariens disclaims MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS liability for any claims or damages, whether When ordering replacement parts or making...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Dealer for assistance. Make sure all in this manual. assembly has been properly completed. 4. Review recommended lubrication, NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, maintenance and adjustments. call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. on the internet.
  • Page 8 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. DANGER / PELIGRO ROTATING PARTS Stop engine & remove ignition key before clearing. PIECES EN ROTATION Arreter le moteur et retirer la clé de contact avant le débourrage.
  • Page 9 Keep children and people away. Keep children Stop engine, remove key, read out of work area and under watchful care of a manual before making any responsible adult. repairs, adjustments. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children OL4010 enter area.
  • Page 10 NEVER direct discharge towards persons or Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. property that may be injured or damaged by Striking a foreign object can damage unit. thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel Immediately stop unit and engine. Remove surfaces.
  • Page 11 Spark Arrester DO NOT change engine governor settings or over-speed engine. This product is equipped with an internal Before cleaning, removing clogs or making combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on any inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage or near any unimproved, forest-covered or clutch(es), stop unit and engine, remove brush covered land unless exhaust system is key, allow moving parts to stop.
  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Handlebar and Shift Rod and understand Assembly and Fuel Safety Rules before proceeding. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. Tools Required: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench •...
  • Page 13 6. Slide chute crank rod through bracket Check Tire Pressure under handlebar and through hole in Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure panel. listed on tire sidewall. 7. Align chute crank rod with the universal Check Auger Gearcase Oil joint on chute and fasten with spring clip.
  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION Ignition Switch WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Key Switch has two positions: and understand Operational and 1. “Stop” - pulled out Fuel Safety Rules before 2. Run - pushed in proceeding. NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features OS1431...
  • Page 15 Throttle To resume differential action for transport: The throttle controls the engine • Pull and turn knob to UNLOCKED (2) speed. To increase or decrease position and release. the engine speed, adjust to: Scraper Blade 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) The scraper blade allows the back of the 2.
  • Page 16 2. Check Dual Handle Interlock Manual Start Without the engine running, press down 1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. (engage) both clutch levers. Release 2. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch attachment drive clutch levers are fully should remain engaged until traction clutch disengaged.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    To travel from one work area to another: 1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position. MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE adjustments which may be required to keep The chart below shows the recommended your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should...
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). CHECK FASTENERS Make sure all hardware is tightened properly.
  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    1. Auger and Shaft 6. Pinion Chain 2. Discharge Chute 7. Hex Shaft 3. Sprocket/Pinion 8. Shift Link Grease Assembly 4. Axle Shaft 5. Shift Lever Arm Figure 8 OS0641 OS0741 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Adjusting and understand Maintenance and Hardware Service Safety Rules in Safety section before attempting service or...
  • Page 20 2. Chute Gear 3. Carriage Bolt SHEAR BOLTS 4. Spring IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear Figure 10 bolt may result in severe damage to unit. Occasionally a foreign object may enter the...
  • Page 21 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 13): 1. Place unit into service position. 2. Remove hair pin from adjustment pivot WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in pin. unexpected movement of auger and 3. Pull shift rod and pin out of speed selector impeller causing death or serious lever.
  • Page 22 6. Place unit in service position. Remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws. 7. Check brake. When the clutch lever is disengaged, the brake must contact attachment belt. When the clutch lever is engaged, the brake must be more than 1/16" (1.5 mm) away from the belt (Figure 15).
  • Page 23 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover when tipping unit apart, support handlebars REPLACEMENT firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws Remove old attachment drive belt: before separating unit. 1.
  • Page 24 Install new attachment drive belt: 2. Pull idler away from traction drive belt and remove belt from idler pulley, engine 1. Place new attachment belt onto sheave and driven pulley (it may be attachment pulley. necessary to turn engine pulley using 2.
  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE LONG TERM WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low and understand Storage Safety pressure water and lubricate (see Rules in Safety section before Maintenance). Touch up all scratched painted proceeding. surfaces. Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks SHORT TERM under frame or axle.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Order the following parts through your See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the Dealer: additional accessories available to your Sno-Thro. Part No. Description Part No.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 924550 Model Number 924550 Description 824 Classic Description 824 Classic Engine - Tecumseh HMSK80-155717W Height - in (cm) 43 (109.2) Power Max - HP 8 (5.97) Width - in (cm) 26.6 (67.6) (kW) Weight - lbs (Kg) 250 (113.4) Fast Idle Speed - 3600 ±...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or...
  • Page 29 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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