Summary of Contents for Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series
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Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Professional Series With Hydrostatic Drive Models 926078 – Pro 28 RapidTrak (SN 005000 +) 926079 – Pro 32 RapidTrak (SN 005000 +) ENGLISH • 05270600 4/19 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every snow thrower 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 dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service SIGNAL WORDS center. Contact your Ariens Equipment The safety alert symbol above and signal...
4. Notice Safety Decal Descriptions NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures 1. CAUTION! that are considered important but not hazard related. If not followed, property damage could result. Danger! 5. Important 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.
SAFETY RULES 2. 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 machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.
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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 and • Never add fuel to a running engine or hot stay alert for hidden hazards.
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Disengage attachment when not in use and Maintenance and Storage when traveling from one work area to Secure unit so it will not tip over during another. maintenance. Disengage power to the auger / impeller Before cleaning, removing clogs or making when snow thrower is transported or not in any inspections, repairs, etc., disengage use.
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Never fill or drain fuel tank indoors. Personal Protection Replace fuel cap securely and clean up Do not operate the equipment without spilled fuel. wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or moving parts.
CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 3 1. Engine Key 16. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Primer Bulb 17. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 18. Height Adjustment Lever 3. Fuel Tank and Cap 19. Discharge Chute Rotation Lever 4. Fuel Valve 20. Discharge Chute Deflector Lever 5.
CHOKE CONTROL KNOB WARNING: Read and See Figure 6. understand the Safety section Controls airflow to the engine. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE KEY See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER (RIGHT SIDE) (RIGHT SIDE) See Figure 9. See Figure 11. Controls auger / impeller movement. Raises or lowers auger housing for various snow-clearing situations. Figure 11 Figure 9 DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATION TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER LEVER (LEFT SIDE) See Figure 12.
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum SKID SHOE recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens Controls the distance between the scraper recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in blade and the surface.
All Models • Digger Operation: Clears packed snow. Squeeze height adjustment lever and lift up 2. Turn fuel valve to on position. on handlebar. Release lever to latch rear 3. Turn choke control knob to on position. track idlers in lowered position. 4.
Position Drift Cutters Clear a Clogged Discharge Chute Use drift cutters if snow to be cleared is higher than auger housing. WARNING: NEVER use your hand to clean out discharge 1. Loosen wing knobs and move drift cutter chute. down. See Figure 15. 1.
Refer to engine manual. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only CHANGE ENGINE OIL Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (see Service Parts on page 14). Using other Refer to engine manual. lubricants will not automatically void unit...
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Lubricate Unit IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. Use the following key for all lubrication procedures. Remove Bottom Cover See Figure 20. 1. Place unit in service position (see Grease Figure 18). 2. Remove three top-lock flange nuts = Lubricate on Both Sides retaining height-adjuster plate to height- adjuster bracket.
Lubricate Auger Shaft ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove shear bolt nuts and bolts. See Figure 23. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. ADJUST SCRAPER BLADE The auger housing may be damaged if blade wears down too much. 1.
1. Replacement Shear Bolts Figure 26 IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing shear bolts. See Service Parts on page 14. See Figure 23. 1. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in the shaft.
1. Hairpin 2. Trunnion 3. Bell Crank 1. Discharge Chute Gear Cover 4. Jam Nut 2. Rear Adjustment Nut 5. Shift Rod 3. Forward Adjustment Nut Figure 30 4. Lock Arm Figure 29 ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH & BRAKE ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
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Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance 1. Place unit in service position and remove bottom cover. See Service Position on page 14. 2. Engage attachment clutch and check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm.
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• If there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16") gap, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler away from belt or pulley. Position idler to achieve a 1.6 mm (1/16") minimum brake pad gap and a 12.7 mm – 22.2 mm (1/2" – 7/8") gap between the plastic roller and the frame.
ADJUST TRACTION DRIVE 5. With the traction clutch disengaged, make sure auger idler arm lightly touches CLUTCH the frame. See Figure 38. See Figure 37. 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
ADJUST HEIGHT-ADJUSTMENT CABLE See Figure 39. IMPORTANT: Make sure height adjuster lock finger is fully engaged before making adjustments. 1. Loosen jam nuts on cable adjustment barrel. 2. Tighten right jam nut to remove slack between adjustment barrel and cable eyelet.
(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. Turn choke control knob to off position. See Choke Control Knob on page 9.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Traction drive cable is not Remove slack from cable. See Adjust adjusted correctly. Traction Drive Clutch on page 22. Traction belt is not functioning. Repair or replace traction drive belt. Refer to the service manual for your unit. Unit does not drive forward or Speed selector is not adjusted...
2. Tighten all hardware to correct ACCESSORIES specifications. 3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of damage. Repair as needed. compatible accessories and attachments for 4. Apply a light layer of oil or anti-rust your unit.
“Commercial Use.” If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original purchaser;...
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Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the war- ranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
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Parts and Accessories Service replacement parts and non-serialized accessories are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. Parts and accessories must be installed by an authorized Ariens dealer to be covered. Labor is not included. Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must register the unit on-line at www.ariens.com.
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Disclaimer AriensCo may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the AriensCo to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective. Limitation of Remedy and Damages AriensCo liability under this warranty, and under any implied warranty that may exist, is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship, and repair or replacement of any defective part.
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