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Power Brush 36 Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Model 926062 – Power Brush 36 (SN 002000 +) ENGLISH • 04955800D 9/17 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every power brush 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.
• OBEY THE MESSAGE! penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company SIGNAL WORDS dealer or an authorized engine The safety alert symbol above and signal manufacturer's service center. Contact your...
4. Notice Safety Decal Descriptions NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures 1. WARNING! that are considered important but not hazard related. If not followed, property damage could result. WARNING! 5. Important IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference information worthy of special attention. SAFETY DECALS NEVER direct discharge towards persons or property The safety decals on your unit are visual...
SAFETY RULES 3. DANGER! The following safety instructions are based on the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the DANGER! time of production. Training Read, understand and follow all instructions on the unit and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. DO NOT touch parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before • Use an approved fuel container. attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • NEVER add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
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Disengage attachment when not in use and Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean when traveling from one work area to up oil or fuel spills. another. ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, Disengage power to the attachment when and panels in good repair and secured in unit is transported or not in use.
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NOT transport unit while engine is running. Fuel Accessories Remove fuel before separating brush Use only Ariens Company-recommended attachment from frame. Ensure unit is attachments or accessories that are secure and will not tip during maintenance. designed for your unit and that are DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 3 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 10. Choke Control Lever 2. Attachment Clutch Lever 11. Throttle Control Lever 3. Speed Selector Lever 12. Fuel Valve 4. Brush Lock Trigger 13. Engine Switch 5. Brush Guard 14. Electric Start Button 6.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: Read and See Figure 7. understand the Safety section Controls engine speed. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features Fast locations. ENGINE SWITCH See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. Idle Figure 7 Stop SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 8.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER BRUSH LOCK TRIGGER (RIGHT SIDE) See Figure 11. See Figure 9. Unlocks and locks brush to change cleaning angle. Controls brush rotation. Figure 11 DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK Allows brush to rotate without holding attachment clutch lever continuously. Brush Figure 9 continues to turn until both clutch levers are released.
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / 3. Engage attachment clutch. E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum NOTICE: Stop brush when traveling between recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens work areas. recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. See Short Term on page 23.
Adjust Brush Height SET BRUSH ANGLE See Figure 13. See Figure 14. Adjust height so brush rests 3 mm – 6 mm 1. Squeeze brush lock trigger to unlock (1/8" – 1/4") above delicate surfaces. For brush position. hard surfaces, adjust height so brush lightly 2.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. 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 1. Belt Finger service.
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7. Remove hardware securing brush lock See Figure 18. trigger to handlebar and allow trigger to 8. Remove hardware securing brush rest on brush attachment. See Figure 17. attachment to tractor / frame. 9. Rotate brush attachment apart from tractor / frame on mount rod and remove from frame.
See Figure 19. 6. Reinstall belt finger and secure with two flat steel washers, two locking washers and two hex bolts. Tighten hardware. CAUTION: AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE. Do not leave unit in 7. Torque hardware installed in step 4 to service position for longer than 36.6 N•m –...
SERVICE PARTS • DO NOT stand in front of tire See your Ariens dealer to purchase service assembly when inflating. Use parts for your unit. a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you Description Part No.
LUBRICATE UNIT Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent (see Service Parts on page 16) to lubricate fittings. Lubricate each season or every 25 hours of operation.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 24. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. 2. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector arm. Save hardware for reinstallation.
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4. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment 8. Reconnect spark plug wire. barrel, and then turn the adjustment Check Belt Finger Clearance barrel down to shorten cable and remove See Figure 27. cable slack. See Figure 25. With the attachment clutch engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 3.2 mm (1/8") from belts, but must not touch the belts.
ADJUST TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH See Figure 28. If unit does not drive correctly, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3.
(flooded). and reattempt starting. See Start The Engine on page 11. Engine is faulty. See your Ariens dealer or authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Fuel mixture is too rich. Move choke control lever to off position. See Choke Control Lever on page 9.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Attachment clutch not adjusted Adjust attachment clutch. See Adjust properly. Attachment Clutch on page 18. Debris is caught in brush. Stop engine, wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. Remove obstruction before restarting.
ACCESSORIES SHORT TERM 1. Tighten all hardware to correct See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of specifications. compatible accessories and attachments for 2. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or your unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926062 Engine Engine Model Subaru EX27 265 (16.2) Displacement – cc (in Maximum RPM – No Load 3800 ± 100 Starter 120V Electric and Recoil Fuel Refer to Engine Manual Tank Capacity – L (qt) 6.1 (6.3) Brush Clearing Width –...
® , 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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