Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Ariens Sno-Thro 921001 – ST824E Owner's/Operator's Manual

TRAVELING
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position.
2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise front
of unit slightly off surface.
3. Engage wheel drive clutch without engaging
attachment drive clutch.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or 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.
SERVICE POSITION
WARNING: Before tipping unit up onto
housing, remove fuel so no spills will occur.
Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over
during maintenance.
Place unit on a flat level surface. Tip unit forward onto
front of auger housing for service. Ensure unit is secure
and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto bench if
needed.
Service Position
Figure 21

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The chart below shows the recommended
maintenance schedule that should be performed on a
regular basis. More frequent service may be required.
TRANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and close fuel
shut-off valve when transporting unit on a truck or
trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto
trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Performed
Check Dual Handle
Interlock
Check Fasteners
Check Clutch
Operation
Check Clutch Spring
Adjustments
Clean Engine
Check Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil
Check Tire Pressure
Check Auger
Gearcase
General Lubrication
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After first five hours of operation.
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After first two hours of operation, thereafter every 25
hours.
CHECK DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK
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 is released.
Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch
lever is released.
OS7121
If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust
or repair before operation. See Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 24 and Traction
Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 26.
GB - 18
Each Use Every 5 Every 25
hrs. hrs.
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