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Hydro Pro
Sno-Thro
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
®
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
926053 – Hydro Pro 28
(SN 96000+)
926055 – Hydro Pro 36
(SN 96000+)
926056 – Hydro Pro 28 Track
(SN 96000+)
•
04763200B
8/14
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 926053 – Hydro Pro 28 (SN 96000+) 926055 – Hydro Pro 36 (SN 96000+) 926056 – Hydro Pro 28 Track (SN 96000+) 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.

  • 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 helps 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 PRACTICES AND LAWS WARNING: To avoid injury to hands Practice usual and customary safe working and feet, always disengage clutches, precautions, for the benefit of yourself and shut off engine, and wait for all others. Understand and follow all safety movement to stop before unclogging messages.
  • 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 Never direct discharge your hands. High speed towards persons or impeller rotates below property that may be 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

    ASSEMBLY 4. Rotate the handlebars into operating WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read position. and understand the entire Safety IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage cable section before proceeding. spring hooks when rotating handlebars upward. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over 5. Install and tighten all hardware on the boxed unit could result in personal handlebar assembly and shift rod.
  • Page 10 3. Install discharge chute over opening in 9. Insert chute lock cable through hole in the auger housing. Put J-clamp from front of dash panel. Feed cable eyelet deflector cable on top mounting bolt. and rubber seal through hole in chute control assembly and snap cable end 4.
  • Page 11 1. Cable Eyelet 2. Hairpin 3. Chute Lock Cable 4. Rubber Seal 5. Rubber Grommet 1. Chute Rod 6. Sleeve Bushing 2. Gear Cover Figure 7 3. Chute Control Assembly 4. Gear Assembly 5. Chute Lock Cable NOTE: To ensure discharge chute follows full range of travel, control lever must be 6.
  • Page 12 NOTE: If chute does not stay in position, 4. Move chute deflector lever all the way adjust as directed in Discharge Chute Control back and connect deflector cable eyelet on page 27, or repair before operation. to deflector lever under control panel. Secure connection with hairpin.
  • Page 13 Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The engine may be shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Fill Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 18. Setting Neutral Position Set neutral position of speed selector.

  • Page 14: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 11 EN - 14...

  • Page 15: Operation

    1. Skid Shoes 16. Oil Drain 2. Clean-Out Tool 17. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 3. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector 18. Primer Bulb 4. Belt Cover 19. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Headlight 20. Throttle 6. Auger 21. Choke Control Knob 7. Auger Gearcase 22.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the Throttle attachment clutch lever is engaged, the impeller may be frozen in the auger housing. Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw. NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns The throttle controls the engine speed.
  • Page 17 4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the IMPORTANT: DO NOT tow the machine. auger housing. TRANSMISSION DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. To bypass the transmission, pull the bypass Remote Deflector Control rod outward (Figure 14). Push bypass rod in Place deflector into position before operation. before starting or operating engine.
  • Page 18 Drift Cutters Normal (Figure 15) Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are taller than the auger housing and direct the snow into the auger. Store the drift cutters on the auger housing when not in use. Install them as shown in Figure 15 so they are taller than the snow to be cleared.
  • Page 19 NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the Fuel Shut-Off Valve engine experiences starting or performance IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST problems after using a new gasoline, switch be in the closed position prior to transporting to a different fuel provider or fuel brand. the unit.
  • Page 20 5. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase 8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read snap against Starter. and understand the entire Safety 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. section before proceeding.
  • Page 21 Shut Off TRANSPORT 1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and allow unit to come to a complete stop. close fuel shut-off valve when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. 2. Run Impeller a few minutes after use to prevent freeze-up of Impeller.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep The chart below shows the recommended your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should maintenance schedule that should be engine service be required, contact an Ariens performed on a regular basis.
  • Page 23 Adjustment on page 30. NOTE: Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace as needed. CHECK CLUTCH CABLE IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic ADJUSTMENT severe duty gear lube (Part Number 00068800). Use of other lubricants will void Make sure the attachment clutch and traction unit warranty.
  • Page 24 Shear get on belts. Bolts on page 25. Apply grease at the grease NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or zerks and then turn the auger assemblies on equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See the auger shaft.

  • Page 25: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 21) and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens OEM shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to SCRAPER BLADE unit. See SERVICE PARTS on page 33.
  • Page 26 HANDLEBAR HEIGHT 5. Check and adjust speed selector. See Speed Selector Adjustment on page 27. (Figure 22) 6. Check and adjust auger and traction clutch cables. See Attachment CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Adjust Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 28 the attachment clutch, speed and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on selector and traction clutch after page 30.
  • Page 27 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 25). SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT Adjustment (Figure 26)
  • Page 28 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE With the attachment clutch disengaged, ADJUSTMENT check the attachment idler arm position here. The attachment idler arm should IMPORTANT: IMPROPER lightly touch the frame. ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury.
  • Page 29 2. If there is less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap Some components removed for clarity of between brake pad and belt, loosen idler illustration. adjustment nut, and move idler away from belt. 3. Position idler to achieve a 1/16" (1.6 mm) minimum brake pad gap and a 1/2 –...
  • Page 30 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH 11. Remove attachment drive belts from attachment pulley (hold brake away from ADJUSTMENT belts). 1. Loosen jam nut on traction cable adjustment barrel. Turn adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack. 2. With traction clutch disengaged, make sure traction idler arm lightly touches the frame (Figure 31).
  • Page 31 TRACTION DRIVE BELT TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT REPLACEMENT (926056) (Figure 33) (Figures 34 and 35) NOTE: Replacement will be easier with Check the track tension by applying pressure housing and frame tipped apart and bottom on the track midway between the upper and cover off.

  • Page 32: Storage

    3. Turn the adjustment barrel to remove all LONG TERM cable slack and bring the overtravel arm Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low until it makes slight contact with the right pressure water and lubricate (see end of the slot in the height adjuster lock MAINTENANCE on page 22).

  • Page 33: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Part No. Description Part No. Description 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease 72406500 Front Weight Kit (3x 3 oz cartridges) 72406900 Slicer Bar 00592900 Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz.) 72600300 Composite Skid Shoes 21531100 Spark Plug 72601500 Cover 07200608 Impeller Belt (Set of 2)

  • Page 34: 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 18). 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue 3.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    926053 926055 926056 Description Hydro Pro 28 Hydro Pro 36 Hydro Pro 28 Track Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton Polar Force Pro 2100 Gross Torque* – ft-lbs (N•m) 21.0 (28.5) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement –...

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38 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 40 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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