WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every machine 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.
SITUATION! If not avoided, penalties. Emission controls and components WILL RESULT in death or can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company serious injury. dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your 2.
SAFETY DECALS Stop engine, remove key, The safety decals on your machine are visual and read manual before reminders of the important safety information making any repairs or in this manual. All messages on your unit adjustments. must be fully understood and carefully followed.
Keep the area of operation clear of all 3. DANGER! persons, particularly small children. Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area. Danger! Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow thrower in reverse.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Thrown objects can cause injury. Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid • Use an approved fuel container. uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay • Never add fuel to a running engine or hot alert for hidden hazards.
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Do not carry passengers. Before cleaning, removing clogs or making any inspections, repairs, etc., disengage Disengage attachment drive when traveling clutch(es), stop unit and engine, remove from one work area to another. key, allow moving parts to stop. Allow hot Disengage power to the auger/impeller parts to cool.
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Accessories slope always block the wheels. Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or Use only Ariens Company-recommended embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if attachments that are appropriate to your use a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or and can be used safely in your application.
FUEL VALVE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read See Figure 6. and understand the Safety section Controls fuel flow to the engine. The fuel before proceeding. valve has two positions: • Closed – Use this position to service, See Figure 3 for all controls and features transport or store the unit.
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens 4. Open fuel valve. recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in 5. If engine is cold, turn choke to CLOSED all fuel.
8. Electric Start Models Only: When engine starts, disconnect power cord from wall outlet, then disconnect cord from power cord receptacle. 9. Recoil Start: Pull recoil starter handle. a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. b.
Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The Maintenance Schedule on Page 12 shows the recommended service schedule. 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.
4. Position new paddles with wear indicator holes on the left side as you face the unit. 5. Install spacers into paddle holes and secure paddle with new hex bolts and nuts. 6. Tighten nuts to 5.6 – 10.2 N•m (50 – 90 lb-in).
REPLACE BELT 5. Install new belt on engine sheave, idler and drive pulley. Route belt between idler 1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel and belt finger on idler arm. valve. Allow unit to cool. 6. Reinstall extension spring. 2.
IMPORTANT: If auger paddles are pulling too strongly or scraper blade is not clearing completely, loosen nuts (do not remove) and slide scraper assembly down slightly. Tighten nuts. ADJUST REMOTE CHUTE ROTATION CABLES Model 938033 1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel valve.
ACCESSORIES SHORT TERM 1. Engage auger momentarily to remove See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of loose or melting snow to prevent auger compatible accessories and attachments for shaft from freezing. your unit.
DO NOT use your hands. Auger paddles are worn Replace auger paddles. See Maintenance or damaged. Schedule on page 12 or see your Ariens Dealer. Remote Remote chute rotation Adjust remote chute rotation cables. See Adjust discharge cables are loose.
, Sno-Tek ® and Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty 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.
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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.
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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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