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924 Snow-Thro
Service Manual
Models 924124-128, 924335-338, 924516, 924517
00040600A 1/05
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 924 Snow-Thro Service Manual Models 924124-128, 924335-338, 924516, 924517 00040600A 1/05 Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Introduction ....1.5 Section 5 - Handlebars & Controls ..5.23 1.1 The Manual ..... . . 1.5 5.1 Handle Bars .
  • Page 3 Facsimile (920) 756-2407 We the undersigned, ARIENS COMPANY, certify that: Nous, soussignés ARIENS COMPANY, certifions que : Der Unterzeichnete, ARIENS COMPANY, bescheinigt, dass: La sottoscritta società ARIENS COMPANY certifica che: Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, ARIENS COMPANY, certificamos que: Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, bekrefter at: Undertecknad, ARIENS COMPANY, intygar att: Allekirjoittanut, ARIENS COMPANY, vakuuttaa, että: My, ni...
  • Page 4 Date Date Datum Data qualité et de la conformité des produits (Dépositaire de la fiche technique) Manager Fecha Dato Datum Päiväys Ariens Company Qualitätssicherung und Konformität (Archivar der technischen Akte) Responsabile Data della qualità e della conformità del prodotto (Depositario del file tecnico) Gerente de Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA calidad y conformidad (Depositario del archivo técnico) Kvalitet- og...
  • Page 5: Section 1 - Introduction

    1.1 THE MANUAL 1.3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION It is the purpose of this manual to provide complete The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, of purchase. Registering the product will help the repair, and installation of the mechanical components company process warranty claims or contact you with for the 924 Snow-Thro.
  • Page 6: Section 2 - Safety

    Service Bulletin - Notification to update products to resolve certain issues or a notification of a policy change. Product Notices - Notification of limited product located in a certain region. This is a limited distribution to only those who received the product involved. Campaigns - Notification of a safety related issue.
  • Page 7: Service Position

    2.7 SERVICE POSITION Keep children and people away. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. WARNING: ALWAYS block wheels and know that jack stands or blocks used are stable, NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near strong, or secure and will hold the weight of unit.
  • Page 8 DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary. Disengage attachment when not in use. Disengage all clutches before starting engine. Adjust runners to clear Deflected materials can cause injury and property gravel or crushed rock surfaces safely. damage. Disengage clutch bail when not in use. Before starting Always stand clear of the discharge area when engine: disengage clutch bail.
  • Page 9 NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
  • Page 10: Section 3 - Specifications

    SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 924124 924125 924126 924127 924128 Description ST926DLE ST11528LE ST11526DLE ST11528DLE ST1332LE Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Engine - Tecumseh OH318SA OH318SA OH358SA Power Max - HP (KW) 9.0 (6.71) 11.5 (8.6) 13.0 (9.7) ±...
  • Page 11 Model Number 924335 924336 924337 924338 924516 924517 Description ST926DLE ST11526DLE ST11528DLE ST1332LE ST1332DLE ST1336DLE Engine - Tecumseh OH318SA OH318SA OH358SA OH358SA Power Max - HP (kW) 9.0 (6.71) 11.5 (8.6) 13.0 (9.7) ± Fast Idle Speed - RPM 3600 (min Displacement - in.
  • Page 12: Section 4 - General Maintenance & Adjustments

    SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 2. Oil Fill/Dipstick 3. Muffler Guard 4. Belt Cover 5. Discharge Chute Deflector 6. Discharge Chute 7. Electric Chute Motor 8. Impeller 9. Clean-out Tool 10.Auger Gearcase 11.Scraper Blade 12.Auger...
  • Page 13: Service Positions

    4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS Ariens dealers will provide any service or adjustments CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame which may be required to keep your unit operating at and housing when loosening the screws peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, holding them together. Never loosen screws contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine while unit is in service position.
  • Page 14: Filling The Fuel Tank

    5. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten. 6. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine. WARNING: POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS! Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. Personal injury and property damage may result if not handled properly. •...
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    4.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 4.6 STORAGE Short Term IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE water or store unit outdoors. Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free Service Each Every Every Yearly unit of any loose or melting snow. Performed Hours Hours...
  • Page 16: Auger Gearcase

    2. Add lubricant, if required, allow oil to drain to level 3. If low, add oil and bring up to the Full (F) mark. of plug and replace plug (Figure 6). 3. Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (P/N 00008000). 4 - 16...
  • Page 17: Traction Drive Belt Replacement

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT over fill. Oil level must not IMPORTANT: Use care when rotating the belt fingers. exceed Full (F) mark. DO NOT bend belt fingers out of shape. 5. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using Engine Oil Type Ambient Temperature recoil starter handle).
  • Page 18 8. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley (hold brake away from belt). Install new attachment drive belt: 1. Place new attachment belt onto attachment pulley. 2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with cap screws. 3. Place belt onto engine sheave. 4.
  • Page 19: Shear Bolts

    IMPORTANT: Remove battery from unit before cleaning. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for Remove corrosion from battery terminals and cable replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may connections with a wire brush, then wash with a weak result in severe damage to the unit.
  • Page 20: Adjustments

    4.15 ADJUSTMENTS Runners Runners should be adjusted as conditions require. WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START Raising or lowering runners controls distance scraper UP can cause death or serious injury. blade (auger/impeller housing) is held above surface ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, wait for being cleared.
  • Page 21 5. Check spring length. a. Measure the length of the clutch cable spring. b. Engage and hold the attachment clutch lever. Measure the length of the spring again. The spring should be 7/16-11/16 in. (11.1-17.5 mm) longer when the lever is engaged. 6.
  • Page 22 1. Drive Belt 1/16 in minimum 2. Brake Shoe and Pad OS0660 Figure 15 Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. To adjust traction clutch: 1. Place speed selector in First (1) Forward. 2.
  • Page 23: Section 5 - Handlebars & Controls

    SECTION 5 - HANDLEBARS & CONTROLS 5.1 HANDLE BARS 5.2 CONTROLS The handle bars are held in place to the lower handle Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock bars with four bolts and wing knobs.(Figure 18) For Without the engine running, press down (engage) both service put the unit in service position up on the auger clutch levers Figure 18.
  • Page 24: Clutch Yoke And Fork

    1. Auger Cable 2. Traction Cable 3. Tension Spring 4. Deflector Lever 5. Rod Adapter 6. Set Screw 7. Roll Pin 8. Lock Nut 9. Spring Clip PS0881 Figure 19 5.3 CLUTCH YOKE AND FORK 1. Clutch Fork Remove locknut and adapter spacer holding spring 2.
  • Page 25: Section 6 - Engine

    SECTION 6 - ENGINE 6.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for several types of engines. Use only those possible The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to causes and corrective actions that apply to the isolate engine problems and give possible causes and unit.
  • Page 26: Removing The Engine

    See your engine manual for information on the opera- 6.3 INSTALLING THE ENGINE tion and maintenance of your engine. Follow those 1. Position the engine in the frame. instructions for oil and filter changes. 2. Insert mounting bolts and tighten. 6.2 REMOVING THE ENGINE 3.
  • Page 27: Section 7 - Reduction Drive

    SECTION 7 - REDUCTION DRIVE 7.1 DIFFERENTIAL, LOCKOUT, AND 2. Remove roll pin that secures knob, spring and pin to lockout hub. AXLE 3. Remove left hand axle from unit. Place unit in upright service position. 4. Remove roll pin from right hand axle, then remove Models 924124, 126, 127, 335, 336, 337, 516, 517 differential from axle while sliding axle from unit.
  • Page 28: Axle Bearings

    7.2 AXLE BEARINGS To remove axle bearings, remove axles per instructions above. Remove cap screws and lock nut that hold bearing retainer and bearing on the frame. Assemble in reverse order. 7.3 PINION, SHAFT, AND SPROCKET Place unit in upright service position (Figure 24). 1.
  • Page 29: Section 8 - Friction Wheel Drive

    SECTION 8 - FRICTION WHEEL DRIVE 8.1 FRICTION DISK 8.3 DRIVE PLATE SPINDLE 1. To replace friction wheel, tip unit up into the upright Place unit in the belt service position. service position. Remove lock nut from pulley end of spindle and pulley 2.
  • Page 30 1. Spindle Hub 9. Housing Mount 2. Friction Disk 10.Bearing 3. Disc Hub 11.Bearing Spacer 4. Flange Bushing 12.Spindle Housing 5. Sleeve Bushing 13.Carrier 6. Ball Bearing 14.Carrier Shaft 7. Drive Plate 15.Spring Clip Pin 8. Spindle PS0452 Figure 26 8 - 30...
  • Page 31: Section 9 - Auger/Impeller

    3. Grasp auger assembly and pull gear case and IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for auger/impeller assembly free of housing. replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit.
  • Page 32: Discharge Chute

    1. Idler Pulley 2. Rake Shaft Bushing 3. Shear Bolt 4. Ball Bearing 5. Bearing Flange PS1091 Figure 27 9.4 DISCHARGE CHUTE WARNING: DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. 1.
  • Page 33 1. Motor Cover 2. Chute Clamp 3. Chute Gear 4. Electric Motor PS0863 Figure 29 Discharge Chute Manual Rotation 924124-128, 924335-388, 924516 Remove mounting clips from discharge chute, Figure 30 oil and position chute on auger/impeller housing. Secure discharge chute with mounting clips and hardware.
  • Page 34: Deflector

    9.5 DEFLECTOR 9.6 RUNNERS To install a new deflector cable: (Figure 31) CAUTION: Adjust auger/impeller housing 1. Remove e-ring and flat washer from stud on height to clear gravel or crushed rock discharge chute. surfaces. 2. Route deflector cable between the chute and the chute pedestal.
  • Page 35: Section 10 - Gear Case

    Check oil level periodically. Oil level must be up to oil fill hole. Change oil every 25 hours or once each season, whichever comes first. Fill with Ariens Special L-2 Gear Lubricant (P/N 000080). Use approximately 5 oz. 10.2 ALUMINUM GEAR CASE Remove auger/impeller and gear case from housing referring to Auger/Impeller Section.
  • Page 36 Cast Iron Gear Case 1. Impeller 2. Worm Shaft 3. Adjustment Plug 4. Worm and Gear Service Assembly 5. Rake Shaft 6. Gear Case Shaft 7. Gear Case PS0472 PS0474 Figure 32 10 - 36...
  • Page 37 Aluminum Gear Case 1. Impeller 4. Case Left Hand 2. Worm Shaft and Gear 5. Case Right Hand Assembly 6. Rake Shaft 3. Thrust Collar 7. Flanged Bushing PS0285 Figure 33 10 - 37...
  • Page 38: Section 11 - Electrical

    SECTION 11 - ELECTRICAL 11.1 CONTINUITY DIAGRAM Model 924517, 516 Key Switch Hand Warmer Switch Solenoid Chute Motor Switch Model 924124-128,335-338, 518 Hand Warmer Switch 11 - 38...
  • Page 39: Wiring Diagrams

    Model 924124-128, 335-338, 516-518 1. Chute Rotation Switch 2. Handwarmer 3. Handwarmer Switch 4. Ignition Switch 5. 15 AMP Fuse PS0891 11.2 WIRING DIAGRAMS Model 924124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 335, 336, 337, 338, 518 PS0830 11 - 39...
  • Page 40 Model 924517 PS0891 PS0850 11 - 40...
  • Page 41 Model 924516 PS0672 11 - 41...
  • Page 42: Section 12 - Troubleshooting

    SECTION 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start. 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around 3. Clean area around governor/ governor/carburetor.
  • Page 43 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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