Summary of Contents for Ariens Sno-Thro ST11526DLE
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Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 926300 – ST11526DLE 926301 – ST926DLE 926302 – ST1332LE 926304 – ST11528LE 926305 – ST8526LE 926306 – ST1328DLE 926307 – ST1332DLE 926308 – ST1336DLE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO SUOMI ESPAGÑOL NORSK SVENSKA РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК POLSKI TÜRKÇE ČESKY 00584307B 7/06...
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Facsimile (920) 756-2407 We the undersigned, ARIENS COMPANY, certify that: Nous, soussignés ARIENS COMPANY, certifions que : Der Unterzeichnete, ARIENS COMPANY, bescheinigt, dass: La sottoscritta società ARIENS COMPANY certifica che: Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, ARIENS COMPANY, certificamos que: Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, bekrefter at: Undertecknad, ARIENS COMPANY, intygar att: Allekirjoittanut, ARIENS COMPANY, vakuuttaa, että: My, niŸej podpisani, ARIENS...
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4/13/2006 Quality and Conformance Manager Date Date Datum Data Fecha Dato (Keeper of Technical File) Datum Päiväys Data Datum Ariens Company Responsable de la qualité et de la Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA conformité des produits (Dépositaire Signature Signature Unterschrift de la fiche technique) Manager Firma Firma Signatur Namnteckning Qualitätssicherung und Konformität...
THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time your manuals. If used improperly, this unit could be of purchase. Registering the product will help the dangerous and cause personal injury or property company process warranty claims or contact you with damage.
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to 3. Review control functions and operation of the www.ariens.com on the internet. unit. Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all controls function as described in this manual. WARNING: Improper assembly or 4.
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SAFETY RULES Keep people away from unit while Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in operating. Keep children out of work Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly or area and under watchful care of a operating. Failure to follow instructions could result in responsible adult.
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NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or Before cleaning, removing clogs or making any clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage clutch(es), stop running. unit and engine, remove key, allow moving parts to stop.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove fuel so no trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers spills will occur and remove battery. Ensure unit is on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. secure and will not tip over during maintenance.
ASSEMBLY 5. Install and tighten all wing knobs and wing nuts WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and on the handlebar assembly and shift rod. understand the entire Safety section before NOTE: The handlebar has two height positions. Adjust proceeding. the handlebar height to provide better operator comfort.
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Install Discharge Chute Crank 1. Remove the cover from the gear assembly on the discharge chute. 2. Release the lock teeth on the gear assembly with ° your finger and rotate the discharge chute 90 left. 3. Remove and save the hairpin from the control assembly underneath the control panel.
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7. Replace the gear cover removed in step 1. Use the handlebar hardware locations on the side IMPORTANT: Rotate the discharge chute to the left of the unit frame to determine which hole gets used when tightening the pedestal hardware to ensure to secure the chute rod to the control assembly.
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Connect Battery (926307, 308) Check Engine Crankcase Oil 1. Remove wing nuts from battery cover. IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed 2. Install wire lead to battery terminal. instructions. 3. Install battery cover and tighten wing nuts. Fill Engine Fuel Tank Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel type and tank...
OPERATION Ignition Switch (Push/Pull Safety Key) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Key Switch has two positions: understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. “Stop” - pulled out 2. "Run" - pushed in WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is always disengage clutches, shut off engine, inserted.
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Throttle Deflector Remote The throttle controls the engine speed. Place deflector into position before operation. DO NOT To increase or decrease the engine throw snow any higher than necessary. speed, adjust to: Place deflector remote in a forward notch to throw 1.
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Remote Wheel Lock (926302, 304) Runners Squeeze and release the remote wheel lock to lock the The runners control the distance between the scraper left wheel for better traction when throwing snow or to blade and the ground. Adjust runners equally to keep unlock the left wheel for easier steering.
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The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: 3. Check Dual Handle Interlock Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must Closed Position: Use this disengage.
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STARTING AND SHUT OFF 5. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. NOTE: When temperature is below -15° F (-26° C) WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW additional priming may be needed. INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal 6. Insert key into ignition switch on engine and push injury and/or damage to unit.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments Service Position 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.
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2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level disengage. of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant CHECK FASTENERS L-2 (Part Number 00008000). Gearcase filler plug may Make sure all hardware is tightened properly.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts. NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See SERVICE PARTS on page 30. Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 18) at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours.
SHEAR BOLTS removed in step 4 using the different hardware locations shown in Figure 21. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit. Occasionally a foreign object may enter the...
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REMOTE DIFFERENTIAL (926300, 301, 306, 307, 308) If remote differential does not lock: 1. Place unit in service position (see Service Position on page 19). 2. Remove bottom cover. 3. Loosen jam nuts on cable. Make sure the bottom jam nut is loosened enough to remove slack from cable.
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6. Tighten the bottom jam nut. 7. Re-install bottom cover. 8. Check function of remote wheel lock. If wheel Tighten nut. lock does not function properly, take unit to Dealer for repairs. Finger tighten top jam nut, then loosen top jam nut 1 – 3 turns. No Slack 1.
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If chute does not rotate freely: Tighten the cable by loosening the upper adjustment nut, and then tightening the lower adjustment nut against the bracket (Figure 27). Loosen upper adjustment nut. 1. Shift Rod 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 3. Speed Selector Lever Tighten lower 4.
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1/2 -11/16 in. (12.7-17.5 mm) 1. Engine Sheave 5. Attachment Pulley 2. Attachment Drive Belt 6. Attachment Idler Adjustment Nut 3. Belt Finger 4. Attachment Belt Idler OS7185 Figure 30 OS7190 OS7195 Figure 29 2. Reposition the idler on the attachment belt idler arm to adjust the spring extension, if necessary.
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TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 8. With the clutch disengaged, check that there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) clearance between If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc and drive plate assembly. friction disc wear. IMPORTANT: If spring length cannot be adjusted To adjust traction clutch: within specified range, see your Dealer for repairs.
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Install new attachment drive belt: 1. Place new attachment belt onto attachment pulley. NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch lever will make it easier to reconnect the housing and frame. 2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts. 3.
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FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT BATTERY (926307, 308) 1. Place unit into service position. Charging 1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off engine. 2. Remove bottom cover by removing six hex bolts. 2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive 3.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and ACCESSORIES know unit is in safe working condition. Store unit in a cool, dry protected area. See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your Sno-Thro. LONG TERM Part No.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. Engine will not crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around 3. Clean area around governor/carburetor. governor/carburetor.
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