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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
921 Series
Sno-Thro
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
921023 – Deluxe 28 Track
(SN 095000 – 099,999)
921024 – Deluxe 24
(SN 000101 – 099,999)
921028 – Deluxe 24 Platinum
(SN 000101 +)
921029 – Deluxe 30 Platinum
(SN 000101 – 099,999)
921030 – Deluxe 28
(SN 000101 – 099,999)
921032 – Deluxe 30
(SN 000101 – 099,999)
921035 – Deluxe 28
(SN 000101 +)
921036 – Deluxe 28
(SN 000101 +)
921037 – Deluxe 28
(SN 016,101 +)
®
04585100F • 2/14
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 921 Series ® Sno-Thro Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 921023 – Deluxe 28 Track (SN 095000 – 099,999) 921024 – Deluxe 24 (SN 000101 – 099,999) 921028 – Deluxe 24 Platinum (SN 000101 +) 921029 – Deluxe 30 Platinum (SN 000101 –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION package. They are printed on a serial number The Ariens dealer must register the product label, located on the frame of your unit. at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information.
  • Page 3 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. EN - 3...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY NOTATIONS WARNING: To avoid injury to hands NOTICE: General reference information for and feet, always disengage clutches, proper operation and maintenance practices. shut off engine, and wait for all IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower. information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
  • Page 5 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Danger! Danger! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use your hands. ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use your hands. High speed Never direct discharge impeller rotates below towards persons or discharge opening.
  • Page 6 Wear penalties. Emission controls and components adequate safety gear, including safety can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company glasses with side shields, and protective dealer or an authorized engine gloves. Wear proper footwear to improve manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 7 Read, understand, and follow all instructions DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT in the manual and on the machine before clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all starting. movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or Understand: direction.
  • Page 8 If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. Properly remove fuel before tipping unit up onto housing, so no spills will occur. Secure unit so it will not tip over during maintenance. ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Package Contents If any of the contents listed are missing Check the contents of your package for the contact your local Ariens dealer. Use only parts listed below (Figure 3): Ariens approved parts; unapproved parts may void the unit warranty.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Tools Required • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench • Tire Gauge • Torque Wrench (Optional) • Phillips Screwdriver Unfold Lower Handlebar (Figure 4) IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or secure unit so it does not move during assembly.
  • Page 11 1. Wire Harness 2. Cable Tie 3. Cable Anchor 1. Handlebar Hardware 4. Engine Electrical Plug 2. Shift Rod Hardware 3. Shift Rod Figure 8 4. Speed Selector Lever Figure 7 3. Press cable anchor into mounting hole in the frame near the engine electrical plug.
  • Page 12 1. Trigger Cable Assembly 2. Oval Head Machine Screw 3. Internal Locking Washer Figure 9 Install Discharge Chute and Discharge Chute Crank 1. Mounting Holes (Models 921023, 024, 030, 032, 035, 2. Discharge Chute 036, 037) 3. Chute Pedestal 4. Discharge Chute Ring (Figures 10 and 11) 5.
  • Page 13 Models 921023, 024, 030, 032, 035, 036, 1. Chute Crank 2. Control Panel 3. Hairpin 1. Mounting Holes Figure 11 2. Discharge Chute 3. Chute Pedestal 4. Discharge Chute Ring 6. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most 5. Mounting Hardware vertical position and tighten pedestal hardware to 15 –...
  • Page 14 1. Chute Rod 2. Gear Cover 3. Control Assembly 4. Gear Assembly 5. Chute Control Cable 6. Alignment Marker 7. Chute Pedestal 8. Rubber Grommet 9. Hair Pin Figure 14 NOTICE: To ensure the discharge chute follows its full range of travel, make sure the control lever is centered in the slot and 1.
  • Page 15 16. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most Install Skid Shoes vertical position and tighten pedestal (Models 921029, 032) hardware to 15 – 31 lbf-ft (20 – 42 N•m). (Figure 16) 17. Make sure the discharge chute rotates 1. Remove hardware from skid shoes. left and right when you push the 2.
  • Page 16 4. Adjust clutch idler according to CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on separation of tire and rim parts is page 32. possible when they are serviced 5. Adjust belt finger, if necessary. See incorrectly: Check Belt Finger Clearance on •...

  • Page 17: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Models 921028, 029 Figure 17 1. Skid Shoe 2. Clean-Out Tool 3. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector 4. Belt Cover 5. Headlight 6. Discharge Chute 7. Impeller 8. Chute Crank 9. Quick Turn Chute Control (Models 921028, 029) EN - 17...
  • Page 18 Briggs & Stratton Ariens AX 12,13 Figure 18 11. Recoil Starter Handle Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Speed Selector 12. Throttle 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 13. Choke Control Knob 14. Ignition Key 4. Remote Deflector Control 5. Height Adjuster Trigger (Model 921023) 15.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals continuously WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read when the attachment clutch lever is engaged, and understand the entire Safety the impeller may be frozen in the auger section before proceeding. housing. Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw.
  • Page 20 Speed Selector Electric Starter Position the Speed Selector in the The electric starter will start a properly appropriate speed notch to control forward choked and cranked engine when the starter and reverse travel. button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 24.
  • Page 21 Discharge Chute Discharge chute rotates 200°. ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and angle, away from operator and bystanders, before starting engine. Discharge Chute Crank (Models 921023, 024, 030, 032, 035, 036, 037) (Figure 20) IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 30, or repair before operation.
  • Page 22 Track Angle Wheel Unlocked (Model 921023) (Figure 23) The track angle can be adjusted to position the auger housing for level clearing, deep cutting or transport. Squeeze the handlebar trigger and press down on the handlebars to move the auger housing into an up position.
  • Page 23 FILLING FUEL TANK IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read components, required to meet EPA and/or and understand the entire Safety CARB regulations, that will only function section before proceeding. properly when the fuel tank has been filled to the recommended level.
  • Page 24 PRE-START TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY Immediately release both control levers to 1. Frozen Impeller stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine, IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check remove key and wait for all rotating parts to impeller to be sure it is not frozen. stop before leaving operator’s position.
  • Page 25 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until engine starts. 13. Set throttle to Part Throttle or Slow (If engine does not start, refer to position for adaptation to outside TROUBLESHOOTING on page 39.) temperature or travel. Set throttle to Fast position for normal operation.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    4. Engage traction drive clutch lever without engaging attachment drive clutch. MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or Service Position adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust or repair before operation. The chart below shows the recommended See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on maintenance schedule that should be page 32 and Traction Drive Clutch performed on a regular basis. More frequent Adjustment on page 34.
  • Page 28 2. Check oil level with suitable dipstick device. Add lubricant if required. NOTICE: Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace as needed. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (Part Number 00068800). Use of other lubricants will void unit warranty.
  • Page 29 GENERAL LUBRICATION NOTICE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before SERVICE PARTS on page 40. and after lubrication. Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 26) at IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to beginning of season or every 25 operating get on friction disc, friction plate or belts.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    SHEAR BOLTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 28) and understand the entire Safety IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens OEM shear section before proceeding. bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to SCRAPER BLADE unit.
  • Page 31 1. Forward Adjustment Nut 2. Rear Adjustment Figure 30 If chute does not rotate freely: Tighten the cable by loosening the forward adjustment nut, and then tightening the rear adjustment nut against the bracket until all cable slack is removed and lock arm engages teeth (Figure 30).
  • Page 32 3. Turn the speed selector lever straight ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT down towards the ground as far as it will (Figures 33 and 34) 4. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along the shift rod until it aligns with the mating IMPORTANT: IMPROPER hole on the speed selector lever.
  • Page 33 Roller should be 1/2 – 7/8" (12.7 – 22.2 mm) from the frame when With the attachment clutch disengaged, the attachment clutch is engaged. check the attachment idler arm position Figure 35 here. The attachment idler arm should lightly touch the frame. Check Attachment Brake Figure 34 (Figure 36)
  • Page 34 2. If there is less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH between brake pad and belts, loosen ADJUSTMENT idler adjustment nut and move idler If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to away from belt. Position idler to achieve compensate for friction disc wear.
  • Page 35 11. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on pivot pin (Figure 38). 12. Remove attachment drive belts from attachment pulley (hold brake away from belt). Models 921023, 024, 030, 032, 035, 036, 1.
  • Page 36 3. Remove swing gate spacer and slide 5. Install new traction drive belt onto driven drive plate over so that finger clears stop pulley and engine sheave. hole in frame and can swing past it 6. Swing drive plate toward friction disc (Figure 40).
  • Page 37 15. Install left bearing using hardware removed in step 7. 16. Reinstall clip pin into hex shaft. 3/8" 17. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm (9.6 mm) (see Speed Selector Adjustment on page 31) 18. Replace bottom cover. 19. Install wheels. 20.

  • Page 38: Storage

    FUEL SYSTEM Pin on overtravel arm Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended makes slight contact periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, with end of slot. resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL crank/start. TANK on page 23). 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Clean area around 3. Build up of dirt and residue governor/carburetor.

  • Page 40: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Order the following parts through your See your authorized Ariens dealer to add Dealer: the additional accessories available to your Sno-Thro. Part No. Description Part No. Description 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (3.3 oz cartridges) 72406500 Front Weight Kit 00592900 Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz.)

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Deluxe 24 Deluxe 30 Deluxe 24 Platinum Engine Engine Ariens AX Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 12.5 (16.95) 14.5 (19.66) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement – in. (cc) 15.50 (254) 17.76 (291)
  • Page 42 921036 Description Deluxe 30 Deluxe 28 Deluxe 28 Platinum Engine Engine Model Ariens AX Briggs & Stratton Polar Force 1650 Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 20.0 (27.12) 12.5 (16.95) 16.5 (22.37) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement –...
  • Page 43 Deluxe 28 Track Deluxe 28 Deluxe 28 Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton Ariens AX Polar Force 1150 20.0 (27.1) Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 11.5 (15.59) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer 25.2 (414)

  • Page 44: Warranty

    ® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited 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 1/1/2013 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 48 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com www.ariens.com.au...

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