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- Page 1 Sno-Thro ® Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Platinum Series Models 921050 – Platinum SHO 24 (SN 180000 +) 921051 – Platinum SHO 30 (SN 180000 +) 921057 – Platinum SHO 28 RapidTrak (SN 180000 +) ENGLISH • 09365700 7/20 FRANÇAIS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 Operate Unit ..... 12 Stop the Engine . -
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 15. Replacement Shear Bolts (2) 2. Primer Bulb 16. Attachment Clutch Lever 3. Fuel Tank and Cap 17. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Fuel Valve 18. Height Adjustment Lever (Model 921057) 5. Electric Start Button 19. -
Page 11: Engine Key
CHOKE CONTROL KNOB WARNING: Read and See Figure 6. understand the Safety section Controls airflow to the engine. before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE KEY See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot Figure 6 be removed when in run position. -
Page 12: Attachment Clutch Lever (Right Side)
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATION (RIGHT SIDE) LEVER See Figure 9. See Figure 11. Controls auger / impeller movement. Rotates discharge chute to control snow discharge. Pull lever back to unlock chute, move lever left or right to desired position, and then push lever forward to lock chute in place. -
Page 13: Skid Shoe
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum See Figure 13. recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens Raises or lowers auger housing for various recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in snow-clearing situations. -
Page 14: Operate Unit
b. Pull handle firmly and quickly with a Wheel Operation rapid, continuous full-arm stroke. Repeat until engine starts. If engine does not start, see Troubleshooting on page 23. c. Let handle rewind slowly after engine starts. DO NOT let handle snap against engine. -
Page 15: Transport Unit
• 97 ml (3 oz.) cartridges (3) 00036800 • 414 ml (14 oz.) cartridge (1) 00036700 Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml (8 oz) 00068800 Shear Bolt and Nut 52100100 Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml (4 oz.) • Except Canada 04730400 •... -
Page 16: Add Fuel Stabilizer
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Explosive separation of tire and Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube rim parts is possible. (see Service Parts on page 13). Using other • DO NOT inflate tires above lubricants will not automatically void unit the recommended pressure. -
Page 17: Lubricate Unit
LUBRICATE UNIT Model 921057 Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent (see Service Parts) to lubricate fittings. Lubricate each season or every 25 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to contact friction disc, friction plate or belts. - Page 18 2. Apply grease at the grease zerks. See Models 921050, 921051 Figure 22. Figure 22 Figure 19 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.
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Page 19: Adjustments
NOTICE: ALWAYS adjust skid shoes after adjusting blade to prevent premature wear of IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only blade and auger housing damage. Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing shear bolts. See Service Parts on page 13. ADJUST SKID SHOES See Figure 21. -
Page 20: Adjust Discharge Chute
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 26. • To adjust deflector lower, loosen lower nut and tighten upper nut. • To adjust deflector higher, loosen upper nut and tighten lower nut. -
Page 21: Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake
1. Attachment Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut 1. Shift Rod Figure 29 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 3. Speed Selector Arm 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, 4. Hairpin make sure auger idler arm lightly touches 5. Jam Nut the frame. - Page 22 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 –...
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Page 23: Adjust Traction Drive Clutch
• 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. -
Page 24: Adjust Height Adjustment Cable
ADJUST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CABLE Model 921057 See Figure 37. NOTICE: 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. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Turn choke control knob to off position (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. Contaminated fuel supply. Replace with clean fuel. Spark plug is faulty, fouled or Clean and correctly set spark plug gap incorrectly gapped. - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Friction disc is worn. Replace friction disc. Refer to the Service Manual for your unit. Traction drive cable is not Remove slack from cable. See Adjust Unit does not adjusted correctly. Traction Drive Clutch on page 21. drive forward or Traction belt is not functioning.
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Page 27: Storage
See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of damage the carburetor and fuel hoses, filter compatible accessories and attachments for and tank. -
Page 28: Specifications
921050 921051 921057 Description Platinum 24 Platinum 30 Platinum 28 SHO RapidTrak Engine Ariens AX Gross Torque* – N•m (lbf-ft) 23.1 (17.0) 27.1 (20.0) 23.1 (17.0) 369.0 (22.5) 414.0 (25.3) 369.0 (22.5) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3600 ±... -
Page 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32 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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