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Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 932043 - ST5520E 932044 - ST7524E U.S. Patents Pending ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta product del modelo y número de...
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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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating Disengage attachment drive when traveling from one parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body work area to another. parts. Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Striking a NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or foreign object can damage unit.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. operation. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition.
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ASSEMBLY Install Discharge Chute (Figure 5) Tools Required: 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not • Pliers already greased). • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 2. Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of 9/16 in. and/or Adjustable Wrench the chute pedestal.
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Install Discharge Chute Crank (932044) Check Tire Pressure 1. If necessary, position the crank support bracket Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on as shown in Figure 6. tire sidewall. 2. Slide chute crank through crank support bracket.
OPERATION Primer Bulb WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Pushing the primer bulb in adds fuel for understand the entire Safety section before easier engine start. Refer to Starting and proceeding. Shut Off on page 12. WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, Speed Selector and wait for all movement to stop before...
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Recoil Starter Handle Chute Crank (932044) When pulled, handle will turn engine over. IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against on page 16, or repair before operation.
Scraper Blade PRE-START The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to 1. Frozen Impeller keep better contact with the surface being cleared. It IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check impeller to also prevents damage to the housing from normal be sure it is not frozen.
NOTE: Try out each control without the engine running 11. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter. to see how it works and what it does. Shut Off Manual Start 1. Release Traction Drive Clutch Lever and allow 1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. unit to come to a complete stop.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE which may be required to keep your unit operating at The chart below shows the recommended peak efficiency.
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2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). Gearcase filler plug may require an application of Loc-Tite® 565 thread sealant with repeated servicing.
3. Reposition scraper blade flush with runners and tighten lock nuts. SHEAR BOLTS 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...
DISCHARGE CHUTE (932044) e. Shift speed selector into the first reverse speed. If chute does not stay in position while operating, f. Engage the traction clutch. Unit should move tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase backward.
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6. Replace chute crank and secure with spring pin CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame (932044). and housing when loosening the cap screws 7. Replace belt cover and secure with cap screws. holding them together. Never loosen cap screws while unit is in service position.
TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Attachment Clutch Lever NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figures 19 and 20). 6 in. - 7 in. (15,2 cm - 17,8 cm) CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame and blower housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together.
About 5/16" (8 mm) of thread above nut. 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) 1. Drive Brake 2. Brake Shoe and Pad Figure 24 OS2030 6. Repeat steps 3–5 until attachment clutch lever distance and brake contact are correct. IMPORTANT: If attachment clutch/brake cannot be adjusted within tolerances, see your Dealer for repairs.
To adjust traction clutch (Figure 26): 7. Carefully tap two roll pins out of center and right end of shaft. 1. Loosen jam nut on traction clutch cable adjustment barrel. 8. Remove four nuts from bearing cap on left side of unit.
Impeller Belt 07200106 Traction Belt 53200500 Shear Bolts 03248300 Friction Disc ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your Sno-Thro. Part No. Description 73203100 Slicer Bar* 72406500 Front Weight Kit* *Available in CE countries.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 932043 932044 Description ST5520E ST7524E Engine - Briggs 12R193 12D193 Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum 5.5 (4.1) 7.5 (5.6) Fast Idle Speed-RPM (min 3600 ± 100 Displacement - in. (cc) 12.48 (206) Electric Start 120V...
(90) days following the first, if any product is rented or leased. date of purchase. Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com ALW2 - 121505...
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(12) months after the date of purchase. Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
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