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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
926 Series
Sno-Thro
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
926037 – Pro 26
926038 – Pro 28
926039 – Pro 32
926040 – Pro 36
926041 – Pro-Track 26
926042 – Pro-Track 28
926043 – Pro-Track 32
926104 – Pro 32 12V
926105 – Pro 36 12V
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03882900D 8/10
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 926 Series Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 926037 – Pro 26 926038 – Pro 28 926039 – Pro 32 926040 – Pro 36 926041 – Pro-Track 26 926042 – Pro-Track 28 926043 – Pro-Track 32 926104 – Pro 32 12V 926105 –...
  • 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: Product Registration

    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: Safety Rules

    Wear appropriate hearing personnel may result in severe fines or protection. penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine OL4690 manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer...
  • Page 6 NEVER allow children to operate or play on Always stand clear of the discharge area or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if when operating this unit. children enter area. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without or death.
  • Page 7 Check clutch and brake operation frequently. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the Adjust and service as required. All motion of fuel tank or container opening at all times until drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- quickly when control levers are released.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. a building where any ignition sources are See Engine Manual for proper storage. present such as hot water heaters, space Use only attachments or accessories heaters, or clothes dryers.
  • Page 9 Install Discharge Chute and 7. Align the holes on the end of the chute rod with the mark on the gear assembly Discharge Chute Rod and slide the end without a pin through (Figure 5, 6, 7 and 8) the gear assembly, through the hook on 1.
  • Page 10 9. Connect the chute lock cable to the lock Remote Deflector Control arm by fitting the cable ball end into the (Figure 9) slot on the lock arm and then insert the Connect the cable end to the cable anchor on chute lock cable fitting into the bracket the discharge deflector before clipping the on the chute pedestal (Figure 8).
  • Page 11 Check Function of Dual Handle Check Track Tension Interlock (926041, 042, 043) Without the engine running, press down Check tracking of unit with the differential (engage) both clutch levers. Release locked, and tension of tracks (see Track attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch Tension Adjustment on page 32).
  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 10 1. Oil Drain 19. Belt Cover 2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 20. Headlight 3. Primer Bulb 21. Auger 4. Recoil Starter Handle 22. Auger Gearcase 5. Throttle (Engine Stop) 23. Scraper Blade 6. Choke Control Knob 24.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Attachment Clutch - WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Right Hand Lever and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever against handlebar (1) to engage attachment. WARNING: To avoid injury to hands Release both clutch and feet, always disengage levers (2) to disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait power and apply brake...
  • Page 14 Speed Selector Snow Clean-Out Tool Position the Speed Selector in the (Figure 11) appropriate speed notch to control forward and reverse travel. WARNING: Hand contact with the Forward: rotating impeller is the most (6) Fastest common cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
  • Page 15 Discharge Chute Control Differential (Figure 12) Lock Knob IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in Discharge Chute Control on page 25, or repair before operation. Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute Control (Figure 12). OS7105 Figure 12 IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute...
  • Page 16 Drift Cutters Track Angle (Figure 14) (926041, 042, 043) Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are (Figure 15) taller than the auger housing and direct the The track angle can be adjusted to position snow into the auger. Store the drift cutters on the auger housing for level clearing, deep the auger housing when not in use.
  • Page 17: Filling Fuel Tank

    FILLING FUEL TANK Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read be in the closed and understand the entire Safety position prior to section before proceeding. transporting the unit. GASOLINE The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that Open (1): Use this meets the following guidelines:...
  • Page 18 Stop engine, grounded outlet. 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 STARTING AND SHUT OFF...
  • Page 19 12. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity position for adaptation to outside by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast Use slow speed to clear deep or hard packed position for normal operation.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or Service Position adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION The chart below shows the recommended Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds maintenance schedule that should be when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever performed on a regular basis. More frequent is released. service may be required. Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released.
  • Page 22 Grease 2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L-3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (Part Number 00068800). NOTE: Gearcase filler plug may require an application of Loc-Tite®...
  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    Replace Fuse (926104, 105) 3. Install a new fuse of the same amp- rating and type. 1. Remove the two screws and the cover plate from beneath the battery. Fuse and fuse holder. OS7455 Figure 20 4. Replace the cover plate and secure in OS7450 position with the two screws removed in Cover plate and...
  • Page 24 4 using the (Figure 22) different hardware locations shown in IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for Figure 23. replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit. See SERVICE PARTS on page 33.
  • Page 25 7. Check and adjust attachment clutch, Loosen the cable by loosening the rear speed selector and traction clutch. See adjustment nut, and then tightening the Speed Selector Adjustment on page 25. forward adjustment nut against the bracket until the lock arm engages the gear teeth. 8.
  • Page 26 8. Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as necessary so unit travels forward when speed selector is in first forward position and travels backward when speed selector is in first reverse position. 9. Connect the pivot pin to the speed selector arm with the hardware removed in step 1.
  • Page 27 Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Clearance Spring Extension (Figure 30) (Figure 31 and 32) NOTE: It will be difficult to check the 1. Check the attachment clutch cable measurement inside the frame. Use a 1/2 in. spring extension.
  • Page 28 2. If there is less than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) gap between brake pad and belts, follow these steps: a. To increase brake pad gap, loosen idler adjustment nut, and move idler away from belt. Position idler to achieve a 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) minimum brake pad gap and a 1/2 in.
  • Page 29 Check belt finger clearance here. With the attachment clutch engaged, there should be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) clearance between the belts and the belt finger. The belt finger should not touch the belts. OS7196 1/2 – 11/16 in. 1.
  • Page 30 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELTS REPLACEMENT (Figure 36) Remove old attachment drive belts: 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. 2. Loosen hardware securing belt cover to unit (Figure 37). NOTE: Do NOT completely remove the hardware from unit.
  • Page 31 TRACTION DRIVE BELT FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT (Figure 38) 1. Place unit into service position. (Figure 37) 2. Remove bottom cover by removing six NOTE: Replacement will be easier with hex bolts. housing and frame tipped apart and bottom cover off. 3.
  • Page 32 BATTERY (926104, 105) Charging 1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off engine. 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. Track 3. Loosen wing nut and remove battery. Adjusters Place battery on bench or other well- ventilated place.
  • Page 33: Storage

    WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Part No. Description and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (3, 3 oz cartridges ) SHORT TERM 00592900 Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz.) IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high 21534100 Spark Plug pressure water or store unit outdoors.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue 3. Clean area around around governor/carburetor.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926037 926038 926039 926040 Description Pro 26 Pro 28 Pro 32 Pro 36 Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Polar Force 1450 Polar Force 1550 Polar Force 1650 Gross Torque* - ft-lbs 14.5 (19.66) 15.5 (21.01) 16.5 (22.37)
  • Page 36 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926041 926042 926043 Description Pro-Track 26 Pro-Track 28 Pro-Track 32 Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton 1450 1550 1650 Polar Force Polar Force Polar Force Gross Torque* - ft-lbs (N-m) 14.5 (19.66) 15.5 (21.01) 16.5 (22.37) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer...
  • Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926104 926105 Description Pro 32 Pro 36 Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton 1650 Series Gross Torque* - ft-lbs (N-m) 16.5 (22.37) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement - in. (cc) 20.87 (342) High Idle - RPM (min) 3600 ±...
  • Page 38: Warranty

    The battery pack and/or battery subassemblies on AMP series electric Sno-Thro products is/are war- ranted to the original purchaser for two years from the date of purchase. Ariens will replace, free of charge to the original purchaser, any battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship for one year after the date of purchase.
  • Page 39 Canada. In all other countries, contact place of purchase for warranty information. Disclaimer Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
  • Page 40 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 www.ariens.com...

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