Maintenance Schedule; Service Parts; Add Fuel Stabilizer; Check Dual Handle Interlock - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe 30 EFI 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

Check Engine Oil **
Change Engine Oil **
Replace Spark Plug **
General Lubrication
Check Auger Gearcase Oil
Charge Battery ‡
Replace Fuel Filter
* See Add Fuel Stabilizer on page 13.
** Refer to engine manual for instructions.
‡ See Charge Battery on page 15.

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) 00068800
Shear Bolt and Nut
Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml (4 oz)
• Except Canada
• For Canada Only
Gearcase Seal Washer
20 Watt Headlight Bulb
Ariens 5W-30 Engine Oil
• 473 ml (16 oz)
• 946 ml (32 oz)
Fuse – 5 Amp (Battery)
Fuse – 7.5 Amp
(Handwarmers & Headlight)
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 24.
CHECK DUAL HANDLE
INTERLOCK
1. Stop engine.
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2. Engage attachment clutch and then the
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3. Release the attachment clutch lever. The
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•
IMPORTANT: If dual handle interlock does
• •
not operate correctly, repair as directed in the
service guide for your unit.
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CHECK FASTENERS
•
Check for loose hardware.
• •

CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION

• •
• Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds
•
• Wheels must stop quickly when traction
IMPORTANT: If clutches do not engage or
disengage correctly, see Adjust Attachment
Clutch & Brake on page 18 or Adjust Traction
Drive Clutch on page 20. Refer to the service
guide for your unit for more information about
clutch repairs.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Part No.
Keep tires inflated to pressure listed on tire
sidewall.
00036800
00036700
52100100
04730400
04742500
06400920
00432600
00091000
00067600
05076400
04954200
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traction drive clutch.
attachment clutch should stay engaged
until the traction drive clutch lever is
released.
when attachment clutch lever is released.
drive clutch lever is released.
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.