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- Page 1 Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 939003 – ST520E ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 02954900 5/07 Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIFICATIONS ......24 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. -
Page 3: Safety
Ariens Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com on the internet. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. -
Page 4: 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 5 NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires your complete and unimpaired attention at all times. NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired. DO NOT operate unit without wearing adequate winter outer garments.
- Page 6 Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Page 7: 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. Discharge Chute 4. Literature Pack with Extra Shear Bolts 2. - Page 8 Install Discharge Chute Crank (Figures 3 and 6) 1. Slide chute crank through crank support bracket. 2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with spring clip. 1. Chute Crank 2. Crank Support Bracket 3. Pinion Gear 4.
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Page 9: Snow Blower Overview
Figure 7 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 3. Chute Crank 4. Discharge Chute Deflector 5. Discharge Chute 6. Impeller 7. Auger 8. Scraper Blade 9. Auger Gearcase 10. Clean-out Tool 11. Oil Fill and Dipstick 12. -
Page 10: Operation
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 11: Filling Fuel Tank
To clear the discharge chute: 1. Shut off the engine. 2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the auger housing and use it to remove the clog from the discharge chute. -
Page 12: Snow Removal
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY Immediately release both control levers to stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all rotating parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. STARTING AND SHUT OFF WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. -
Page 13: Maintenance
To travel from one work area to another: 1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position. 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. -
Page 14: General Lubrication
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on the belts. NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See SERVICE PARTS on page 22. Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 10) at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours. -
Page 15: Service And Adjustments
1. Runner 2. Runner Hardware Figure 11 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. Occasionally a foreign object may enter the auger/impeller housing and jam the auger, breaking shear bolts (Figure 12) which secure the auger to the shaft. -
Page 16: Discharge Chute
DISCHARGE CHUTE If chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 14). 1. Carriage Bolt 2. Spring Figure 14 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. -
Page 17: Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment
4. Remove two screws securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover. 5. Adjust the attachment idler position. a. Loosen attachment idler nut (Figure 21). b. To increase distance between clutch lever and handlebar, move the idler towards the attachment belt. -
Page 18: Attachment Drive Belt Replacement
ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Remove Attachment Drive Belt (Figures 20 and 21) 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. 2. Remove two screws securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover. 3. -
Page 19: Storage
1/8 to 3/16 in. (3.2–4.8 mm) 1. Belt Finger 2. Belt Figure 22 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 20 and 21). CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame and blower housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together. -
Page 20: Service Parts
Spark Plug 07200108 Impeller Belt 07200109 Stretch Fit Traction Belt 53200500 Shear Bolts ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your Sno-Thro. Part No. Description 73203100 Slicer Bar* 73202500 240 Volt Starter Kit* 72406500 Front Weight Kit* *Available in CE countries. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. crank/start. 2. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor. 3. Key Switch not in run position. 4. Electric starter not functioning. Engine stops. 1. Out of fuel. 2. Mechanical jam in blower rake or impeller. -
Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Description Engine - Tecumseh Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM Fast Idle Speed-RPM (min Displacement - in. (cc) Electric Start Fuel Tank Capacity - qt. (L) Snow Clearing Width - in. (cm) Chute Rotation Angle Impeller Diameter - in. - Page 23 1000 hours of use, whichever comes first, if any product is rented or leased. Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com Warranties 3-Year Limited Sno-Thro Warranty...
- Page 24 (12) months after the date of purchase. 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 25 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...