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- Page 1 Sno-Tek Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 920400 – Sno-Tek 24 920401 – Sno-Tek 26 ™ ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 03883300A 8/09 Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NON-ENGLISH MANUALS Manuals in languages other than English may be obtained from your dealer. Visit your dealer or www.ariens.com for a list of languages available for your equipment. Manuals printed in languages other than English are also available as a free download on our website: http://www.ariens.com... -
Page 3: Product Registration
4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review limited warranty policy. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. GB - 3... -
Page 4: Safety
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower. Hand contact with the rotating impeller is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. -
Page 5: Safety Rules
1. WARNING! Read Owner/Operator Manual. OL1801 Keep people away from unit while operating. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. OL4370 Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. - Page 6 DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Falling snow, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident. Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light.
- Page 7 Check clutch and brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. All motion of drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop quickly when control levers are released. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
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Page 8: Assembly
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. Sno-Tek™ Unit 2. Discharge Chute 3. Chute Crank Figure 3 ASSEMBLY Tools Required: •... - Page 9 Install Discharge Chute (Figure 5) 1. Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of the chute pedestal. 2. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware removed in step 1. 1. Mounting Hardware 2.
- Page 10 Check Function of 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. If they do not, contact your dealer for repairs.
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Page 11: Product View And Parts
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard 6. Discharge Chute Deflector 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Auger Gearcase 12. Clean-out Tool 13. -
Page 12: Controls And Features
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower. Keep hands and feet away from auger and impeller. - Page 13 Forward: (6) Fastest (1) Slowest Reverse: (1) Slow (2) Fast IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to reverse with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be changed without declutching. Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit.
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Page 14: Filling Fuel Tank
Discharge Chute Crank IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 18, or repair before operation. Rotate the chute with the discharge chute crank handle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. -
Page 15: Pre-Start
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering fuel tank. 4. Remove cap. IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct type and grade of fuel. 5. Fill fuel tank to indicator line in filler neck with unleaded gasoline. 6. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Use slow speed to clear deep or hard packed snow. Ariens dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should... -
Page 17: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Each Every Performed 5 hrs. Check Dual • Handle Interlock Check • Fasteners Check Clutch •... -
Page 18: Service And Adjustments
2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). Gearcase filler plug may require an application of Loc-Tite® 565 thread sealant with repeated servicing. -
Page 19: Shear Bolts
1. Skid Shoe 2. Skid Shoe Hardware Figure 14 SHEAR BOLTS IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit and may void the warranty. Occasionally a foreign object may enter the... -
Page 20: Speed Selector Adjustment
DISCHARGE CHUTE If discharge chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 17). OS7177 Figure 17 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 18): 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector arm. -
Page 21: Replace Attachment Drive Belt
4. Remove belt finger by removing cap screws mounting belt finger to engine (Figure 20 or Figure 21). 5. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle). CAUTION: Always support the unit frame and housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together. -
Page 22: Traction Drive Belt Replacement
1. Belt Finger 2. Belt Figure 21 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figures 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23) CAUTION: Always support the frame and blower housing when loosening the cap screws holding them... - Page 23 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. AUGER / IMPELLER MUST STOP within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released. WARNING: Adjustment procedure requires the engine to be run with the belt cover off.
- Page 24 Roller should be 1/2 – 7/8 in. (12.7 – 22.2 mm) from the frame when the attachment clutch is engaged. Figure 26 Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring Extension 1. Check the attachment clutch cable spring extension. Measure the length of the attachment clutch cable spring with the clutch lever disengaged.
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Page 25: Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment
Check Belt Finger Clearance (Figure 29) 1. With clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt. To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and move the finger to the proper position. - Page 26 1. Traction Drive Clutch Cable 2. Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut Figure 31 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figure 31 and Figure 32): 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so that no spills occur.
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Page 27: Storage
07200513 Impeller Belt 07200101 Traction Belt 53200500 Shear Bolts 00170800 Friction Disc 00592900 Gas Stabilizer (4 oz.) ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your Sno-Tek model. Part No. Description 72000200 Slicer Bar 72406500 Front Weight Kit... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Engine will 1. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. crank/start. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor. 4. Key switch not in run position. 5. Engine start switch turned off. Engine stops. 1. -
Page 29: Specifications
Model Number Description Engine Gross Torque* - ft-lbs (N-m) Displacement - in. (cc) High Idle - RPM (min) Start Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (Liters) Chute Chute Rotation Angle Rotation Control Deflector Control Auger Snow Clearing Width - in. (cm) Gear Case Auger Diameter - in. -
Page 30: Warranty
Genuine Ariens brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period. - Page 31 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.
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