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Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Professional Series With Hydrostatic Drive Models 926060 – Pro 28 RapidTrak (SN 000101 +) 926069 – Pro 32 RapidTrak (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 05136500C 4/18 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 Company dealer or an authorized engine SIGNAL WORDS manufacturer's service center. Contact your The safety alert symbol above and signal Ariens Company Equipment Retailer...
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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Avoid starting or stopping on a Accessories slope. Do not park unit on a slope unless absolutely necessary. When parking on a Use only Ariens Company-recommended slope always block the wheels. attachments or accessories that are Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or designed for your unit and that are embankments.
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.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: Read and See Figure 7. understand the Safety section Controls engine speed. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE KEY Slow Fast (Run) (Idle) See Figure 4. Figure 7 Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (LEFT SIDE) See Figure 10. Allows unit to travel forward and in reverse. Figure 12 Figure 10 DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR LEVER DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK See Figure 13. Allows auger / impeller to rotate without holding attachment clutch lever continuously. Moves discharge deflector up or down to Auger continues to turn until both clutch control height of snow discharge.
2. Select desired speed. E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum 3. Engage attachment clutch. recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in NOTICE: Stop auger when traveling between all fuel. See Short Term on page 25.
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Position Drift Cutters 4. Engage traction drive clutch. IMPORTANT: When the unit is turned left or Use drift cutters if snow to be cleared is higher than auger housing. right, the Auto-Turn differential automatically unlocks wheels for easier 1. Loosen wing knobs and move drift cutter turning.
STOP THE ENGINE 1. Release traction drive clutch lever. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and 2. Run auger / impeller for a few minutes to adjustments to keep your unit operating at remove loose or melting snow to prevent peak efficiency.
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 14). Using other lubricants will not automatically void unit...
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Lubricate Unit Lubricate Auger Shaft Use the following key for all lubrication 1. Remove shear bolt nuts and bolts. See procedures. Figure 23. Grease = Lubricate on Both Sides 1. Lubricate as shown in Figures 21 and 22. Refer to the service guide for track wheel removal instructions.
Figure 26 adjusting blade to prevent premature wear of blade and auger housing damage. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing ADJUST SKID SHOES shear bolts. See Service Parts on page 14. See Figure 25. See Figure 23.
If deflector does not follow full range of travel: 1. Position deflector control in the rear-most position. 2. Adjust nuts on chute cable. See Figure 28. • To adjust deflector lower, loosen lower nut and tighten upper nut. • To adjust deflector higher, loosen upper nut and tighten lower nut.
1. Hairpin 2. Trunnion 3. Bell Crank 4. Jam Nut 1. Attachment Clutch Cable 5. Shift Rod Figure 30 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Figure 31 & BRAKE 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, make sure auger idler arm lightly touches 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 13. 2. Engage attachment clutch and check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm.
• If there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16") gap, IMPORTANT: DO NOT completely remove loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler hardware from unit. away from belt or pulley. Position idler to 4. Loosen jam nut on traction cable achieve a 1.6 mm (1/16") minimum brake adjustment barrel, and then turn pad gap and a 12.7 mm –...
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 21. Traction belt is not functioning. Repair or replace traction drive belt. Refer to the service guide for your unit. Unit does not drive forward or Speed selector is not adjusted...
For the best effectiveness, add See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of stabilizer to all fuel containers whenever compatible accessories and attachments for purchasing fuel.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926060 926069 Description Hydro Pro 28 Hydro Pro 32 RapidTrak RapidTrak Engine Briggs & Stratton Polar Force Pro 2100 Gross Torque* – N•m (lb-ft) 28.5 (21.0) 420.0 (25.6) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No load 3600 ± 100...
, Sno-Tek ® ® Finishing Tool 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 1/1/2016 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
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To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the Owner's Manual. • Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service representative of the need for warranty service. • Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner's expense.
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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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