Ariens Sno-Thro 926038 - Pro 28 Operator's Manual

Ariens Sno-Thro 926038 - Pro 28 Operator's Manual

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Professional Series
Models
926038 – Pro 28
(SN 120000 +)
926039 – Pro 32
(SN 120000 +)
E10
Sno-Thro
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Operator's Manual
Manuel du Utilisateur
04855400B
®
6/15
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Professional Series Models 926038 – Pro 28 (SN 120000 +) 926039 – Pro 32 (SN 120000 +) ENGLISH • 04855400B 6/15 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 2 Check Auger Gearcase Oil ..15 Lubricate Unit.
  • Page 3: Welcome

    WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every snow thrower in the Ariens lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.
  • Page 4: Safety

    1. Danger SAFETY DANGER: Indicates an Read these safety rules and follow them IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS closely. Failure to follow these rules could SITUATION! If not avoided, lead to loss of control of unit, severe personal WILL RESULT in death or injury or death to you or bystanders, or result serious injury.
  • Page 5 Safety Decal Locations Stop engine, remove key, and read manual before making any repairs or adjustments. Read operator’s manual. Wear appropriate hearing protection. 2. DANGER! 08000519B Figure 2 Safety Decal Descriptions Danger! 1. CAUTION! Danger! ROTATING PARTS! Only use clean-out tool to clear blockages.
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Complete a walk-around inspection of the 3. DANGER! unit to understand the unit, your work area and all safety decals. Understand how to operate all controls, the Danger! functions of all controls and how to STOP in an emergency. ROTATING PARTS! Keep Preparation clear of auger while engine is running.
  • Page 7 Never attempt to make any adjustments Do not run the engine indoors, except when while the engine is running (except when starting the engine and for transporting the specifically recommended by manufacturer). snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors;...
  • Page 8 Avoid contact with sharp edges; sharp Always refer to operator's manual for edges can cut. important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. Do not throw snow higher than necessary. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
  • Page 9 Never secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Accessories Use only Ariens Company-recommended attachments or accessories that are designed for your unit and that are appropriate to your use and can be used safely in your application.
  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 3 1. Engine Key 17. Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 2. Primer Bulb 18. Discharge Chute Deflector Lever 3. Fuel Tank and Cap 19. Heated Hand Grip Switch 4. Fuel Valve 20. Scraper Blade 5. Electric Start Button 21.
  • Page 11: Engine Key

    THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: Read and See Figure 7. understand the Safety section Controls engine speed. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE KEY Slow Fast (Run) See Figure 4. Figure 7 Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
  • Page 12: Attachment Clutch Lever (Right Side)

    ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER (RIGHT SIDE) See Figure 9. Controls auger / impeller movement. 200° Figure 9 Figure 11 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR LEVER (LEFT SIDE) LEVER See Figure 10. See Figure 12. Allows unit to travel forward and in reverse. Moves discharge deflector up or down to control height of snow discharge.
  • Page 13: Auto-Turn™ Steering

    AUTO-TURN™ STEERING START THE ENGINE Automatically locks or unlocks wheels to 1. Electric Start Models Only: Connect allow unit to turn more precisely. power cord to starter and then into 120V 3-wire grounded outlet. IMPORTANT: Use a power cord that is UL OPERATION listed or CSA certified, rated for a minimum of 13 amps, grounded and labeled as suitable...
  • Page 14: Stop The Engine

    Figure 13. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine service.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    • 414 ml (14 oz) cartridge (1) 00036700 pump. • DO NOT stand in front of tire Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml (8 oz) 00068800 assembly when inflating. Use Shear Bolt and Nut 52100100 a clip-on chuck and extension Fuel Stabilizer –...
  • Page 16: Check Auger Gearcase Oil

    (2.4 – 2.6") from the flat surface of the gearcase cover. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (see Service Parts on page 14). Using other lubricants will not automatically void unit warranty, but the warranty will not cover damage caused by using unauthorized lubricants.
  • Page 17: Adjustments

    4. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear ADJUSTMENTS bolt holes in shaft. 5. Insert bolts through holes. 6. Secure bolts with nuts. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 7. Tighten bolts to 7.9 – 16.5 N•m Read and understand the Safety (5.8 –...
  • Page 18: Adjust Scraper Blade

    REPLACE SHEAR BOLTS position. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only 2. Adjust nuts on chute cable. See Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing Figure 21. shear bolts. Using other shear bolts will not • To adjust deflector lower, loosen lower automatically void unit warranty, but the nut and tighten upper nut.
  • Page 19: Lever

    ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE 5. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm with hardware removed in step 1 and See Figure 22. check forward and reverse speeds. If discharge chute does not stay in selected a. Start unit, position speed selector position: lever in the first forward position and 1.
  • Page 20 Remove Slack from Attachment Cable 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Loosen hardware securing belt cover to unit and remove belt cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT completely remove hardware from unit.
  • Page 21: Adjust Traction Drive Clutch

    • If roller is 12.7 – 22.2 mm (1/2 – 7/8") To adjust belt finger: from frame, no further adjustment is 1. Remove belt cover. required. 2. Loosen bolts and move belt finger to • If roller is less than 12.7 mm (1/2") from correct position.
  • Page 22 1. Traction Drive Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut Figure 29 4. With traction clutch disengaged, check that the drive plate touches the stop bolt. See Figure 30. 1. Drive Plate 2. Stop Bolt Figure 30 5. Reconnect spark plug wire. EN - 20...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Turn choke control knob to off position and start engine. See Start The Engine on page 12. Engine is faulty. See your Ariens dealer or authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Fuel mixture is too rich. Turn choke control knob to off position.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Shear bolts are broken. See Replace Shear bolts on page 17. Attachment clutch / brake is not See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on adjusted correctly. page 18. Impeller is frozen in place. Move unit to a warm place to thaw. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
  • Page 25: Storage

    ACCESSORIES specifications. 3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or damage. Repair as needed. See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for 4. Apply a light layer of oil or anti-rust your unit.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926038 926039 Description Pro 28 Pro 32 Engine Briggs & Stratton Polar Force Pro 2100 Gross Torque* – N•m (lbf-ft) 28.5 (21.0) 420.0 (25.6) Displacement – cm High Idle – RPM (min.) 3600 ± 100 Electric Start 120V Fuel Tank Capacity –...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    , Sno-Tek ® and Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Warrant Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2015 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 28 Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com or www.parkersweeper.com.
  • Page 29 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
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