Operation and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for Before operation of the unit, carefully and completely any claims or damages, whether warranty, property read manuals supplied with the unit. The contents will...
SECTION 2 - SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY ALERTS 2.6 PREPARATION Look for these symbols to point out Before starting any removal of parts, proper important safety precautions. They preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean mean: work area at the start of each job will allow you to perform service repairs easily and quickly.
2.9 SAFETY RULES Hazardous Slopes DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Avoid operating on Walk Around Inspection slopes. When you must operate on a slope, travel up Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work and down the slope. Never operate cross a slope. area to understand: Never operate on a slope greater than 10 degrees.
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Before maintenance, adjustments, or service (except where specifically recommended), shut off engine. Allow hot parts to cool. Keep unit free of dirt, stones, and other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Storage DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any ignition sources are present.
SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Traction Drive Lever 11.Discharge Chute 2. Attachment Clutch Lever 12.Auger 3. Engine Ignition and Key 13.Impeller 4. Primer Bulb 14.Scraper Blade 5. Choke 15.Runner(s) 6. Throttle 16.Gas Tank and Cap 7.
4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS 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. WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on To add fuel to the fuel tank: friction wheel, drive disc or belts. 1. Refuel the unit only in a well ventilated, open area. Apply Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the 2.
2. Add lubricant, if required, allow oil to drain to level IMPORTANT: DO NOT over fill. Oil level must not of plug and replace plug (Figure 4). exceed Full (F) mark. 3. Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (P/N 00008000). Engine Oil Type Ambient Temperature...
4.8 ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in death or serious injury. IMPELLER BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged. Brake must be at least 1/16" (1.6 mm) to 1/8" (3.2 mm) minimum from belt when disengaged. BELT FINGERS MUST BE between 1/16 to 1/8"...
4. The shear bolts should not be overtightened to collapse the auger center tube to the auger drive shaft. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens Shear Bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may 4.11 TIRE PRESSURE result in severe damage to the unit.
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The chute bracket and gear strap are also slotted for vertical adjustment of the discharge chute. Loosen mounting nut and move discharge chute up or down so that chute ring is approximately centered between retainer clip and lower ring. Retighten. Runners Runners should be adjusted as conditions require.
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3. Measure distance between impeller brake shoe Attachment Clutch/Impeller Brake pad and belt with attachment clutch engaged (Figure 10). Impeller brake shoe should be 1/16" WARNING: AUGER/IMPELLER MUST STOP (1.6 mm) minimum from belt. When attachment within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/ clutch is disengaged, brake must contact belt.
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With the other hand move the traction drive clutch lever toward the handle grip until all cable slack is removed, and hold it there. 3. Measure the distance between the lever and 3 1 /4"- 3 3 /4" handle grip. Proper measurement is 3-1/4 to 3-3/4" (8.25 - 9.52 cm) (Figure 11).
SECTION 6 - ENGINE 6.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for isolate engine problems and give possible causes and several types of engines. Use only those possible corrective action responses.
See your engine manual for information on the opera- tion and maintenance of your engine. Follow those instructions for oil and filter changes. 6.2 REMOVING THE ENGINE 1. Drain gasoline. 2. Place unit in the Belt Service Position. 3. Remove both belts from the engine pulleys. Remove pulleys.
SECTION 7 - REDUCTION DRIVE 7.1 WHEELS AND AXLE 7.2 SPROCKET AND CHAIN - 824 MODELS ONLY The wheels are bolted directly to the axle shaft. To remove the wheels, loosen the bolt and nut. Push the The 824 models have a reduction sprocket driven by bolt out and slide the wheel hub off of the axle.
SECTION 8 - FRICTION WHEEL DRIVE 8.1 FRICTION WHEEL NOTE: The 824 Models have a sprocket assembly with chain drive. Slide the sprocket off the shaft and remove 1. To replace friction wheel, tip unit up onto housing (see Figure 19). on a level surface.
8.2 FRICTION WHEEL CARRIER appropriate sections of this manual for more information. The friction wheel carrier is not repairable and is 6. Pull the shaft out of the bushing. replaced when needed. Inspect the carrier when the friction wheel is serviced. 7.
5. Remove three lock nuts attaching bearing support IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for to housing and remove bearing support. replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may 6.
9.4 DISCHARGE CHUTE NOTE: Chute must rotate freely. To adjust the gears tighten or loosen the lower nut (Figure 21). This will adjust the spring tension on the gears. WARNING: DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
9.5 RUNNERS raise runners so that scraper blade scrapes clean. To reduce tendency of housing to ride up over heavy wet or hard-packed snow, remove runners and re-install CAUTION: Adjust auger/impeller housing with the narrow edge down. height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
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