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Ariens Sno-Tek 20R Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Model
939401 – Sno-Tek 20R
(SN 075000 +)
04334300D 11/13
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 939401 – Sno-Tek 20R (SN 075000 +) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Numbers are located on the product registration form in the unit literature The Ariens dealer must register the product package. They are printed on a serial number at the time of purchase. Registering the label, located on the frame of your unit.
  • Page 3 Sno-Tek™ unless all controls function as described in this manual. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review limited warranty policy. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. EN - 3...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DECALS AND WARNING: To avoid injury to hands LOCATIONS and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety for all movement to stop before decals. Refer to Figure 2 below for safety unclogging or working on snow decal locations.
  • Page 5 3. DANGER! Stop engine, remove key, read manual before making any repairs or adjustments. Danger! Read Owner/Operator Manual. ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use Wear appropriate hearing your hands. High speed protection. impeller rotates below discharge opening.
  • Page 6 Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards. area. Always provide good ventilation. DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit embankments.
  • Page 7 Never leave a running unit unattended. When practical, remove gas-powered ALWAYS shut off engine before leaving unit. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized it on the ground. If this is not possible, then use.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. Lower Handlebar 2. Handlebar Hardware 3. Upper Handlebar Figure 4 Install Discharge Chute (Figure 5)
  • Page 9 Install Discharge Chute Crank CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive (Figure 6) separation of tire and rim parts is 1. Slide chute crank through crank support possible when they are serviced bracket. incorrectly: NOTE: Be careful not to damage the nylon • Do not attempt to mount a bushing when sliding crank through bracket.

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 3. Chute Crank 4. Muffler Guard 5. Discharge Chute Deflector 6. Discharge Chute 7. Impeller 8. Auger 9. Scraper Blade 10. Auger Gearcase 11. Clean-out Tool 12. Oil Fill and Dipstick 13.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Attachment Clutch - WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Right Hand Lever and understand the entire Safety Squeeze attachment section before proceeding. clutch lever against handlebar (1) to WARNING: To avoid injury to hands engage attachment. and feet, always disengage Release both clutch clutches, shut off engine, and wait levers (2) to disengage for all movement to stop before...
  • Page 12 The fuel shut-off valve has To clear the discharge chute: two positions: 1. Shut off the engine. Open Position (1): Use this 2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller position to run the unit. blades have stopped rotating. Closed Position (2): Use 3.
  • Page 13 GASOLINE 5. Replace fuel cap and tighten. 6. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel. Fuel Recommendations PRE-START Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. These engines operate 1. Frozen Impeller best on unleaded gasoline. IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check CAUTION: Do NOT use stale or impeller to be sure it is not frozen.
  • Page 14 STARTING AND SHUT OFF 4. Turn off the engine shut-off switch (Stop). WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW 5. Remove key. INSTRUCTIONS could result in SNOW REMOVAL personal injury and/or damage to unit. DO NOT attempt to start your IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust unit at this time.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Ariens dealers will provide any service or MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should Service Each Every Every Yearly engine service be required, contact an Ariens Performed 5 hrs. 25 hrs.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace as needed. ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic Make sure the attachment clutch and traction severe duty gear lube (Part Number drive clutch are adjusted to the range 00068800).
  • Page 17 Auger Shaft (Figure 11) To grease auger shaft, remove shear bolt nuts and shear bolts per instructions in Shear Bolts on page 18. Apply grease at the grease zerks and then turn the auger assemblies on the auger shaft. Replace shear bolts. Grease Figure 11 Axle Shaft...

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 14) and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit. SCRAPER BLADE Occasionally a foreign object may enter the...
  • Page 19 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. AUGER / IMPELLER MUST STOP within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released. WARNING: Adjustment procedure requires the engine to be run with the belt cover off.
  • Page 20 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, • If roller is 1/2 – 7/8 in. (12.7 – check that the attachment idler arm 22.2 mm) from frame, no further lightly touches the frame. See Figure 18. adjustment is required. 6. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment •...
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT: If adjustments cannot be brought into specified ranges see your dealer for repairs. Check Belt Finger Clearance (Figure 23) 1. With clutch lever engaged, belt retaining fingers should be positioned as shown in Figure 23. To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and move the finger to the proper position.
  • Page 22 NOTE: Engage attachment clutch lever while 1/8 to 3/16 in. connecting housing to frame to hold brake out (3.2 – 4.8 mm) of the way. 2. Secure blower housing to frame with cap screws removed in step 7 of Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 21.

  • Page 23: Storage

    NOTE: To make belt removal easier, slowly STORAGE pull the recoil starter while pushing the traction drive belt off the engine pulley. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety Position the traction drive belt on the section before proceeding. engine sheave like this when removing and installing it.

  • Page 24: Service Parts

    07200108 Impeller Belt 07200109 Stretch Fit Traction Belt 53200500 Shear Bolts 00592900 Gas Stabilizer (4 oz.) 06400920 Gear Case Seal Washer ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add additional accessories available for your Sno-Tek™. Part No. Description 72000200 Slicer Bars...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve is 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. closed. 3. Build up of dirt and residue 3. Clean area around around governor/carburetor.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 939401 Description Sno-Tek™ 20 Engine Engine Model LCT Storm Force Gross Torque* – ft-lbs (N-m) 7.1 (9.6) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement – in. (cc) 8.3 (136) High Idle - RPM (min) 3650 ±...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    ® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited 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 1/1/2013 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.
  • Page 30 Extend the bars to cut through drifts and direct snow into the auger. ®2010 Ariens Company ® Registered Trademark and ™ Trademark of Ariens Company. LCT is a registered trademark of Liquid Combustion Tech LLC. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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