Summary of Contents for Ariens Professional 21 938024-SSR
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Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Professional 21 Models 938024 – SSR (SN 000101 +) 938025 – SSRC (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 05147700 7/17 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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.
• BECOME ALERT! penalties. Emission controls and components • OBEY THE MESSAGE! can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine SIGNAL WORDS manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer The safety alert symbol above and signal...
4. Notice Safety Decal Descriptions NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures 1. DANGER! that are considered important but not hazard related. If not followed, property damage could result. 5. Important Danger! IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference information worthy of special attention. SAFETY DECALS Only use clean-out tool to The safety decals on your machine are visual clear blockages.
Training 2. DANGER! Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit. Be thoroughly familiar Danger! with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the • Use an approved fuel container. spark plug, thoroughly inspect the snow • Never add fuel to a running engine or hot thrower for any damage, and repair the engine.
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This product is equipped with an internal Always maintain unit in safe operating combustion type engine. Do not use unit on condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can or near any unimproved, forest-covered or cause fire or explosion. brush-covered land unless exhaust system Keep unit free of ice or other debris.
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Never secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Accessories Use only Ariens Company-approved attachments that are appropriate to your use and can be used safely in your application. EN - 7...
CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 3 1. Handlebar 9. Oil Fill Port 2. Auger Control Lever 10. Oil Drain 3. Auger Control Cable Adjustment Plate 11. Fuel Tank & Cap 4. Discharge Chute Rotation Lever (Model 12. Choke Control Knob 938025) 13.
FUEL VALVE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read See Figure 6. and understand the Safety section Controls fuel flow to the engine. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE SWITCH See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. Engine switch must be in the run position to start and operate the engine.
87. DO NOT use E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. See Short Term Storage on page 18.
OPERATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. EMERGENCY STOPPING 1. Release auger control lever. 2. Push engine switch to the stop position. 3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. START THE ENGINE 1.
TRANSPORTING UNIT Model 938024 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. NOTICE: Use extra care when loading or unloading onto truck or trailer. DO NOT lift using discharge chute handle. 2.
The Maintenance Schedule on Page 13 shows the recommended service schedule. CLEAN UNIT Your Ariens dealer can provide service and 1. Wash salt and other corrosive ice-melting adjustments to keep your unit operating at agent residue from unit with mild soap peak efficiency.
CHECK AUGER PADDLE WEAR SERVICE & See Figure 13. ADJUSTMENTS Check that paddles have not worn past wear indicator holes. Replace auger paddles when paddles have worn completely through wear WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read indicator holes. See Replace Auger Paddles and understand the Safety section on page 14.
See Figure 15. 4. Remove hardware retaining paddles to center plate and side plates. Discard all parts. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove center plate. Figure 17 5. Rotate auger paddles by hand to ensure paddles are secure and do not interfere with housing.
See Figure 20. 4. Disconnect extension spring from idler arm. 5. Remove belt from drive sheave, idler sheave and engine sheave. 1. Plastic Sleeve 2. Z-hook 3. Adjustment Bracket Figure 18 6. Start engine and engage auger control lever to ensure proper operation. 7.
REPLACE SCRAPER BLADE Install Scraper Blade 1. Insert pivot rod through new scraper Replace scraper blade when worn too much blade. or with every other auger paddle replacement. IMPORTANT: Reinstall pivot rod so wrench flats are positioned toward the right side of Remove Scraper Blade unit.
ACCESSORIES SHORT TERM STORAGE 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.
Choke Control Knob on page 9. Engine starts Spark plug is faulty, Clean and correctly set spark plug gap (refer to hard or runs fouled or incorrectly engine manual) or see your Ariens Dealer. poorly. gapped. Fuel cap vent is Install new fuel cap. blocked.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 938024 938025 Description Professional 21 SSR Professional 21 SSRC Engine Engine Model AX 208 208 (12.7) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No load 3600 ± 50 Oil Capacity – L (Pt.) 0.47 (1.0) Fuel Tank Capacity – L (Qt.) 1.4 (1.5) Fuel Octane Rating See Engine Manual...
, Sno-Tek ® ® Finishing Tool 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 1/1/2016 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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