Ariens Sno-Thro 926038 - Pro 28 Operator's Manual page 24

Problem Probable Cause
Shear bolts are broken.
Attachment clutch / brake is not
adjusted correctly.
Impeller is frozen in place.
Ice or debris is obstructing auger. Stop engine, remove key and wait for
Unit does not
Discharge chute is clogged with
throw snow or
snow.
throws it
poorly.
Auger drive belt is slipping, worn
or damaged.
Auger drive belt is loose or
damaged.
Excessive Scraper blade is worn or
snow is left damaged.
behind.
Unit pulls to the Skid shoes and scraper blade
left or right. need adjustment.
Belt squeals Impeller may be frozen.
continuously.
Attachment clutch needs
adjustment.
Small rubber Friction disc wear.
beads collect in
frame.
TROUBLESHOOTING
EN - 22
Correction
See Replace Shear bolts on page 17.
See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on
page 18.
Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction before restarting.
Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool. Clean discharge chute and auger
housing with clean-out tool. DO NOT use
your hands.
Adjust or replace auger drive belt. Refer
to the service guide for your unit.
Replace belt or adjust auger control
cable. Refer to the service guide for your
unit.
Adjust when worn and replace when
damaged or when blade has been
adjusted down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear correctly.
See Adjust Handlebar Height on page 16.
Adjust skid shoes and scraper blade. See
Adjust Skid Shoes and Adjust Handlebar
Height on page 16.
Move unit to a warm area to thaw.
See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on
page 18.
This is normal friction disc wear and no
correction is needed unless there are
chunks or large pieces of rubber collecting
in frame. If repair is needed, refer to the
service guide for your unit.