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Power Brush 28 Operator’s Manual Manuel de l'utilisateur Model 921025 – Power Brush 28 (SN 055,000 +) ENGLISH • 04955400 8/15 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.
WILL RESULT in death or penalties. Emission controls and components serious injury. can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine 2. Warning manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer...
SAFETY DECALS Stop engine, remove key, The safety decals on your unit are visual and read manual before reminders of the important safety information making any repairs or in this manual. All messages on your unit adjustments. must be fully understood and carefully followed.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near the equipment. NEVER allow adults NEVER use your hands to to operate the equipment without proper clear blockages. instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
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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.
ASSEMBLY UNPACK UNIT WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required: • Tire Gauge • Pliers • 13 mm (1/2"), 10 mm (3/8"), 12 mm (7/16") and 15 mm (9/16") wrench or adjustable wrench WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit.
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Install Brush Lock Cable See Figure 5. 1. Remove zip-tie around right handlebar to release brush lock trigger. Figure 5 See Figure 6. 2. Guide lock cable through notch in lock arm bracket. 3. Insert brush lock cable end snap into lock arm bracket.
CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 7 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 11. understand the Safety section Controls engine speed. before proceeding. See Figure 7 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE SWITCH See Figure 8. Controls power to the engine. Idle Figure 11 Stop SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 12.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH OPERATION LEVER (LEFT SIDE) See Figure 14. Allows unit to travel forward and in reverse. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front or rear are given from the perspective of operator in operator’s position, facing the direction of forward travel.
5. Move throttle control lever one-third of the 3. Lift brush head and move unit backward. way toward full-throttle. 4. Stop engine. See Stop the Engine on 6. Electric Start Models Only: Press electric page 13. start button. 5. Check width of swept area. Brush pattern should be 5 –...
1. Lynch Pin 2. Caster Shaft 3. Height Adjuster Clip Figure 17 Figure 18 SET BRUSH ANGLE TRANSPORT UNIT See Figure 18. 1. Squeeze brush lock trigger to unlock 1. Stop engine and close fuel valve. brush position. 2. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. 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 service. SERVICE POSITION IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip unit onto brush.
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See Figure 21. 7. Remove hardware securing brush lock trigger to handlebar and allow trigger to rest on brush attachment. 1. Tapping Screw 2. Mount Rod 3. Mount Bracket Figure 22 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 1. Machine Screw Before rotating unit, close fuel 2.
Use a clip-on chuck and extension SERVICE PARTS hose long enough to allow you See your Ariens dealer to purchase service to stand to one side. parts for your unit. • DO NOT mount a tire without...
See Figure 26. high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions or airborne debris). LUBRICATE UNIT Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent (see Service Parts on page 18) to lubricate fittings. Lubricate each season or every 25 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication.
Traction Drive ADJUSTMENTS 1. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on page 15. 2. Lubricate as shown in Figure 28 and WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Figure 29. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR LEVER See Figure 30.
1. Attachment Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 1. Speed Selector Arm 3. Jam Nut 2. Hairpin Figure 31 3. Adjustment Pivot Pin 4. Shift Rod 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, Figure 30 check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the frame.
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Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Check Attachment Brake Clearance See Figure 34. See Figure 33. 1. Place unit in service position and remove bottom cover. See Service Position on 1. Place unit in service position and remove page 15. bottom cover. See Service Position on page 15.
Check Belt Finger Clearance See Figure 35. 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. To adjust belt finger: 1. Remove belt cover. 2.
ACCESSORIES SHORT TERM 1. Tighten all hardware to correct specifications. See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of 2. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or compatible accessories and attachments for damage. Repair as needed. your unit.
Turn choke control knob to off position and start engine. See For Best Sweeping Results on page 14. 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.
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Adjust or replace auger drive belt. See worn or damaged. your Ariens dealer. Attachment drive belt is loose or Replace belt or adjust auger control damaged. cable. See your Ariens dealer. Belt squeals Attachment clutch needs See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on continuously. adjustment.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 921025 Engine Engine Model Subaru EX17 169 (10.3) Displacement – cc (in Maximum RPM – No Load 3800 ± 100 Starter 120V Electric and Recoil Fuel See Engine Manual Tank Capacity – L (qt) 3.6 (3.8) Brush Clearing Width –...
, Sno-Tek ® and Chore Performing 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 1/1/2015 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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