Maintenance Schedule; Service Parts; Add Fuel Stabilizer; Check Dual Handle Interlock - Ariens Sno-Thro Compact Classic 24 Track Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service Performed

Add Fuel Stabilizer *

Check Attachment Drive
Clutch Operation
Check Traction Drive
Clutch Operation
Check Dual Handle
Interlock

Check Fasteners

Check Tire Pressure

(Models 920025, 920029,
920030)
Check Track Tension
(Model 920028)
Replace Spark Plug **
Check Engine Oil **
Change Engine Oil **
General Lubrication
Check Auger Gearcase Oil
* See Add Fuel Stabilizer on page 14.
** Refer to engine manual for instructions.

SERVICE PARTS

See your Ariens dealer to purchase service
parts for your unit.
Description
Ariens Hi-Temp Grease
• 97 ml (3 oz) cartridges (3)
• 414 ml (14 oz) cartridge (1)
Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml (8 oz)
Shear Bolt and Nut
Gearcase Seal Washer
20 Watt Headlight Bulb
(Models 920028, 920029)
Ariens 5W-30 Engine Oil
• 473 ml (16 oz)
• 946 ml (32 oz)
Fuel Stabilizer – 118g ml (4 oz)
• Except Canada
• For Canada Only
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Part No.
00036800
00036700
00068800
53200500
06400920
00432600
00091000
00067600
04730400
04742500
EN - 14
ADD FUEL STABILIZER
Add fuel stabilizer to gasoline at time of
purchase to help ensure the best
performance over the life of that fuel. See
Short Term on page 27.
CHECK DUAL HANDLE
INTERLOCK
1. Stop engine.
2. Engage attachment clutch and then the
traction drive clutch.
3. Release the attachment clutch lever. The
attachment clutch should stay engaged
until the traction drive clutch lever is
released.
IMPORTANT: If dual handle interlock does
not operate correctly, adjust or repair as
directed in the service manual for your unit.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose hardware.

CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION

• Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds
when attachment clutch lever is released.
• Wheels must stop quickly when traction
drive clutch lever is released.
IMPORTANT: If clutches do not engage or
disengage correctly, see Adjust Attachment
Clutch & Brake on page 20 or Adjust Traction
Drive Clutch on page 22. Refer to the service
manual for your unit for more information
about clutch repairs.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Models 920025, 920029, 920030
Keep tires inflated to pressure listed on tire
sidewall.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of tire
assembly when inflating. Use
a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side.
• DO NOT mount a tire without
proper equipment and
experience.