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- Page 1 Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Platinum Series Model 921053 – Platinum SHO 24 EFI (SN 100000 +) ENGLISH • 05136000D 2/19 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 MAINTENANCE ....12 Register Your Product!. -
Page 3: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every machine 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. -
Page 4: Safety
• 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... -
Page 5: Safety Decals
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. -
Page 6: Safety Rules
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. - Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 Personal Protection Never fill or drain fuel tank indoors. 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.
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Page 10: Controls & Features
CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 3 1. Engine Key 16. Discharge Chute Deflector Lever 2. Fuel Tank and Cap 17. Heated Hand Grip Switch 3. Electric Start Button 18. Scraper Blade 4. Throttle Control Knob 19. Skid Shoe (2) 5. Oil Fill / Dipstick 20. -
Page 11: Engine Key
SPEED SELECTOR LEVER WARNING: Read and See Figure 6. understand the Safety section Controls the speed of forward and reverse before proceeding. travel. 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. -
Page 12: Traction Drive Clutch Lever (Left Side)
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR LEVER (LEFT SIDE) LEVER See Figure 8. See Figure 10. Allows unit to travel forward and in reverse. Moves discharge deflector up or down to control height of snow discharge. Figure 8 Figure 10 DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK Allows auger / impeller to rotate without HEATED HAND GRIP SWITCH... -
Page 13: Operation
4. Electric Start: Press electric start button E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum located on starter. recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens NOTICE: DO NOT run starter more than 10 recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in times at intervals of 5 seconds on / 5 seconds all fuel. -
Page 14: Operate Unit
IMPORTANT: For best snow-throwing results, ensure that throttle control knob is set to the Efficiency or higher position. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at NOTICE: Stop auger when traveling between peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine work areas. -
Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
• 414 ml (14 oz.) cartridge (1) 00036700 Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible. Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml (8 oz) 00068800 • DO NOT inflate tires above Shear Bolt and Nut 52100100 the recommended pressure. -
Page 16: Check Engine Oil
6.1 cm – 6.7 cm (2.4" – 2.6") from the flat surface of the gearcase cover. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (see Service Parts on page 13). Using other lubricants will not automatically void unit... -
Page 17: Lubricate Auger Shaft
3. Hand rotate auger on auger shaft. 4. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in shaft. 5. Insert bolts through holes. 6. Secure bolts with nuts. 7. Tighten bolts to 7.9 N•m – 16.5 N•m (5.8 lb-ft – 12.2 lb-ft). If a torque wrench is unavailable, tighten bolts until they no longer spin freely. -
Page 18: Adjustments
2. Connect battery connector to charger. ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 19. 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. Tip unit back onto handlebar, support auger housing and loosen nuts retaining blade. -
Page 19: Replace Shear Bolts
1. Replacement Shear Bolts Figure 21 IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing shear bolts. See Service Parts on page 13. See Figure 16. 1. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in the shaft. -
Page 20: Adjust Speed Selector Lever
1. Shift Rod 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 1. Discharge Chute Gear Cover 3. Speed Selector Arm 2. Rear Adjustment Nut 4. Hairpin 3. Forward Adjustment Nut Figure 25 4. Lock Arm Figure 24 ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH & BRAKE ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. - Page 21 Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance 1. Place unit in service position and remove bottom cover. 2. Engage attachment clutch and check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm. Roller should be 12.7 mm –...
- Page 22 • 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.
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Page 23: Adjust Traction Drive Clutch
ADJUST TRACTION DRIVE 4. With traction clutch disengaged, check that the drive plate touches the stop bolt. CLUTCH See Figure 33. See Figure 32. If unit does not drive correctly, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Replace spark plug. Refer to engine Engine will not manual. start. Engine is faulty. See your Ariens dealer or authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Refer to the Service Manual for your unit. Contaminated fuel supply. Replace with clean fuel. Battery is dead. - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Unit runs A build up of fumes in the fuel Slowly loosen the fuel tank cap. briefly then tank is creating too much stops. pressure in the fuel tank. Friction disc is worn. Replace friction disc. Refer to the Service Manual for your unit.
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Page 26: Storage
ACCESSORIES the stabilizer to the container before adding fuel. a. Add Ariens fuel stabilizer (see Service See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of Parts on page 13) or equivalent compatible accessories and attachments for according to manufacturer's your unit. -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 921053 Description Platinum 24 SHO EFI Engine Ariens AX Gross Torque* – N•m (lb-ft) 23.1 (17.0) 369.0 (22.5) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3600 ± 50 Electric Start 120V Fuel Tank Capacity – liter (qt) 3.0 (3.2) -
Page 28: Warranty
“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;... - Page 29 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.
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 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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