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 rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They 2.6 PREPARATION mean: Before starting any removal of parts, proper Attention! preparation is very important for efficient work.
When taking unit out of extended storage: NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot, or unit is indoors. 1. Check for any damage or loose parts. Repair, replace, or tighten hardware before operation. Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Striking a foreign object can damage unit.
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Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. Allow hot parts to cool. Keep unit free of dirt, stones, and other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Service Before cleaning, removing clogs or making any inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage clutch(es), stop...
4.2 FILLING THE FUEL TANK 4.3 SERVICE POSITION Check fuel level by looking at fuel level indicator on Place unit on a flat level surface. rear of unit. Add fuel as required. 4.4 ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE WARNING: FLAMMABLE FUEL and its DEFLECTOR EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in death or serious injury. AUGER BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged. BRAKE MUST STOP AUGER WITHIN 5 SECONDS of releasing auger clutch bail. 4.6 ADJUST AUGER CONTROLS WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT Locknut could result in death or serious injury. AUGER BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged.
4.10 ADJUST BELT FINGER To adjust the idler position: IMPORTANT: If adjustment cannot be achieved, the 3HP units have two belt fingers. drive belt must be replaced. 5HP units have one belt finger. 1. Shut off engine, allow to cool, and remove cowl. With the auger clutch engaged, there should be 1/32 to 2.
SECTION 5 - ENGINE 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic for 2 cycle engines isolate engine problems and give possible causes and and can be used for several types of engines. Use only corrective action responses.
5.2 STORAGE 5.5 REMOVE ENGINE When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove 1. Remove gas cap and top cowling. all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to 2. Remove fuel line at the engine and drain fuel into a Engine Manual.
SECTION 6 - AUGER AND DISCHARGE CHUTE 6.1 AUGER 6.2 DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR The auger consists of two halves bolted together over (938001, 938003, 938006-938009, 938301, the auger shaft. 938303) To replace the auger: If chute deflector does not stay in set position, tighten 1.
6.3 UNIT UPGRADES Discharge Deflector Control Force (5HP) 938002, 938004, 938302 The discharge deflector control force is dependent on the bolt through the compression spring in the deflector handle assembly and by the construction of the housing assembly. To correct breakage of the housing alignment pins that go into the handlebar tube, remove them and replace with a flat head screw.
SECTION 7 - DRIVE TRAIN 7.1 REPLACE DRIVE BELT 7.2 REPLACE WHEELS 1. Remove fuel cap. 1. Support unit with wheels off the ground. 2. Remove cowl and replace fuel cap. 2. Remove hub cap. 3. Disconnect extension spring on idler arm/brake. 3.
SECTION 8 - ELECTRICAL 8.1 ELECTRIC STARTER tank neck. Measure 10" of fuel line from carburetor and trim off excess (reference A), see Figure 12. Electric starter is not equipped with a thermal cutout Turn eyelet on top of engine containing the green switch.
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Install cable clamp onto remote deflector cable 25" On 938004, the electric start cable will need to be held from handlebar and at the start of the black protective in place with a cable tie to clear chute crank gear. Drill covering (reference G), see Figure 13.
SECTION 9 - CHUTE CRANK KIT 9.1 CHUTE CRANK KIT Instructions 1. Remove cowl from unit by loosening 8 screws at (for use on models 938010, 015, 016, 305) lower front sides. Remove two screws at rear corners and remove fuel cap. After removing cowl, replace fuel cap to avoid spills and fumes.
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reverse order. Check to ensure that the gear and neck of the fuel tank with the large tie-wrap. The pinion marks have not lost their alignment from wires and primer hose must be held together with step 2. the small tie-wrap. Turn the crank stop-to-stop several times to ensure there is no rubbing or 6.
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