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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product
warranty.
Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de
MTBE (éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE
annulent la garantie.
926 Series
Sno-Thro
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
®
Models
926038 – Pro 28
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
926039 – Pro 32
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
926040 – Pro 36
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
926042 – Pro-Track 28
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
926104 – Pro 32 12V
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
926105 – Pro 36 12V
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
04337400B 10/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 926 Series Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 926038 – Pro 28 (Serial No. 35000 and up) 926039 – Pro 32 (Serial No. 35000 and up) 926040 – Pro 36 (Serial No. 35000 and up) 926042 – Pro-Track 28 (Serial No.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If used Dealer. Visit your dealer or improperly, this unit could be dangerous and www.ariens.com for a list of cause personal injury or property damage. languages available for your The contents will provide you with safety equipment.
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. return the product registration card to Ariens 6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and or go to www.ariens.com. return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts. The...
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY NOTATIONS WARNING: To avoid injury to hands NOTE: General reference information for and feet, always disengage proper operation and maintenance practices. clutches, shut off engine, and wait IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or for all movement to stop before information required to prevent damage to unclogging or working on snow unit or attachment.
  • Page 5: Emission Control System

    Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an OL4690 Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment ONLY use clean-out tool to Retailer concerning emission controls and clear blockages.
  • Page 6 NEVER allow children to operate or play on ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if and engine, remove key and allow moving children enter area. parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without proper training.
  • Page 7 DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT No flames, No sparks, No smoking near clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all battery. movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective NOT make sudden changes in speed or gear near battery.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebars WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read upward. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 5. Install and tighten all hardware on the handlebar assembly and shift rod. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit.
  • Page 9 NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose to help install the chute rod and connect it to the control assembly. OS7061 OS7040 1. Chute Rod 5. Gear Assembly 2. Gear Cover 6. Chute Lock 3. Control Cable Assembly 7. Alignment 4. Hair Pin Marker Figure 6 NOTE: To ensure the discharge chute follows...
  • Page 10 NOTE: If chute does not stay in position, adjust as directed in Discharge Chute Control on page 27, or repair before operation. Remote Deflector Control (Figure 9) Connect the cable end to the cable anchor on the discharge deflector before clipping the cable to the cable bracket on the discharge chute.
  • Page 11 Fill Fuel Tank Check Tire Pressure Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See (926038, 039, 040, 104, 105) FILLING FUEL TANK on page 18. Check tire pressure and adjust to the Check Function of all Controls pressure listed on tire sidewall.
  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 10 1. Skid Shoes 11. Chute Rod 2. Clean-Out Tool 12. Handlebar Hardware 3. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector 13. Heated Handles 4. Belt Cover 14. Drift Cutters 5. Headlight 15. Differential Lock Knob (926042) 6. Auger 16.
  • Page 13 Figure 11 1. Oil Drain 12. Speed Selector 2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 13. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 3. Primer Bulb 14. Deflector Remote Control 4. Recoil Starter Handle 15. Chute Control 5. Throttle 16. Muffler Guard 6. Choke Control Knob 17.
  • Page 14: Operation

    When Attachment Clutch and then Traction Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment Ignition Switch (120VAC start) Clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if (926038, 039, 040, 042) released. To stop attachment, release Operate the ignition switch with Traction Drive Clutch and both clutches will the removable key.
  • Page 15 Speed Selector Snow Clean-Out Tool Position the Speed Selector in (Figure 12) the appropriate speed notch to control forward and reverse WARNING: Hand contact with the travel. rotating impeller is the most Forward: common cause of injury associated (6) Fastest with snow throwers.
  • Page 16 Differential Lock Knob OS7105 Figure 13 IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If frozen, take to warm place until controls are free. Differential Lock (926042) (Figure 14) The differential can be locked for maximum traction or unlocked to allow for easier Figure 14 turning.
  • Page 17 Drift Cutters Track Angle (Figure 15) (926042) Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are (Figure 16) taller than the auger housing and direct the The track angle can be adjusted to position snow into the auger. Store the drift cutters on the auger housing for level clearing, deep the auger housing when not in use.
  • Page 18: Filling Fuel Tank

    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 19: Starting And Shut Off

    IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens extension cord (P/N 02483100) or an equilavent cord that is STARTING AND SHUT OFF rated for a minimum of 13 amps, grounded, UL listed, CSA certified and labeled as suitable for outdoor use.
  • Page 20: Snow Removal

    1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle RUN position. position. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more 2. 926038, 039, 040, 104, 105: Press down than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating on handlebars enough to raise front of and damage can occur. If engine will not unit slightly off surface.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 22 NOTE: Inspect seal washer for wear or when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever rubber deterioration and replace as needed. is released. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive severe duty gear lube (Part Number clutch lever is released.
  • Page 23: General Lubrication

    Shear get on friction disc, friction plate or 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 24 Clean Battery (926104, 105) 2. Locate the fuse holder on the wiring harness and remove the fuse. 3. Install a new fuse of the same amp- WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read rating and type. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. IMPORTANT: Battery is maintenance-free.
  • Page 25: Service And Adjustments

    SHEAR BOLTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 23) 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 26: Handlebar Height

    HANDLEBAR HEIGHT Lower Position Upper Position (Figure 24 and 25) CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Adjust the attachment clutch, speed selector and traction clutch after changing the handlebar height. See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 28 and Speed Selector Adjustment on page 27. To raise or lower the handlebar: 1.
  • Page 27: Discharge Chute Control

    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 (Figure 27). SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT (Figure 28) To adjust: 1.
  • Page 28: Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment

    OS7185 OS7191 1. Shift Rod 2. Adjustment Pivot Pin 1. Attachment Clutch Cable 3. Speed Selector Lever 2. Adjustment Barrel 4. Hairpin 3. Jam Nut Figure 28 Figure 29 OS7185 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment idler arm ADJUSTMENT lightly touches the frame (Figure 30).
  • Page 29 Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Check Attachment Brake Clearance (Figure 32) (Figure 31) 1. With the clutch lever disengaged, brake pad must contact attachment belts. With NOTE: It will be difficult to check the clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be measurement inside the frame.
  • Page 30 IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover Check belt finger clearance here. With the when tipping unit apart, support handlebars attachment clutch engaged, there should firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) clearance bottom cover by removing six cap screws between the belts and the belt finger.
  • Page 31: Traction Drive Belt Replacement

    5. Pull the drive plate assembly toward the friction disc and tighten the stop bolt. WARNING: AUGER / IMPELLER MUST STOP within 5 seconds NOTE: Make sure the drive plate assembly when attachment clutch lever is return spring remains connected to the frame. released or unit damage or serious 6.
  • Page 32: Track Tension Adjustment

    11. Replace wheels. 12. Replace bottom cover. 13. Adjust traction drive clutch. BATTERY (926104, 105) Charging Track 1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off Adjusters engine. 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then OS7228 Figure 38 positive (+) cable. 3.
  • Page 33: Storage

    Part No. Description IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (3, 3 oz Run with attachment clutch engaged a few cartridges ) minutes after each use to free unit of any 00592900 Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz.)
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 18). crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue 3.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Unit throws 1. Shear bolts broken. 1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 25). snow poorly or 2. Attachment clutch/brake 2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake does not throw not adjusted properly. (see Attachment Clutch/Brake snow.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926038 926039 926040 926042 Description Pro 28 Pro 32 Pro 36 Pro-Track 28 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 - in.
  • Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926104 926105 Description Pro 32 Pro 36 Engine Engine Model Briggs & Stratton 1650 Series Gross Torque* - ft-lbs (N-m) 16.5 (22.37) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer Displacement - in. (cc) 20.87 (342) High Idle - RPM (min) 3600 ±...
  • Page 38: 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 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 39 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 the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com, www.parkersweeper.com.
  • Page 40: Manuals

    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 41 Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
  • Page 42 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 44 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 www.ariens.com...

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