Summary of Contents for Ariens Sno-Thro 938017 - 522
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Sno-Thro Owner/Operator Manual Models 938017 - 522 938018 - 722 938019 - 522 U.S. Patents 5758436 and 5966846 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES OS0241 OS1503 Figure 1 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 1. Power Cord (optional) 1. Cordon d'alimentation 1. Cable de alimentación 2. Primer Bulb (en option) (opcional) 3. Ignition Switch 2. Poire d'amorçage 2. Botón del cebador 4. Fuel Level Indicator 3. Commande d'allumage 3. Interruptor de encendido 5.
Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts.
If you do not understand or have difficulty 6. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration following the instructions, contact your nearest Card and return the card to Ariens Ariens Dealer for assistance. To locate your Company. nearest Ariens Dealer , call 1-800-678-5443 or visit our web site at http://www.ariens.com.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations. DANGER / PELIGRO DANGER / PELIGRO SAFETY SÉCURITÉ SEGURIDAD ROTATING PARTS • Read operator's • Leer el manual del • Lire le manuel du Stop engine &...
Personal Safety Stop engine, remove key, read Only trained adults may operate unit. manual before making any repairs, adjustments. Training includes actual operation. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation OL4010 requires your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
Understand: Hazardous Slopes • How to operate all controls DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT • The functions of all controls clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO • How to STOP in an Emergency NOT make sudden changes in speed or Rotating auger/impeller can cause serious direction.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury fuel tank or container opening at all times until or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- area.
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Discharge Chute Assembly 1. Remove bolt and nut from rear of discharge chute (Figure 6). 2. Tip discharge chute up and install hardware just removed. Tighten hardware at rear of discharge chute first, then sides. 1. Lower Handle 3. Auger Clutch Bail 2.
Discharge Chute Crank Assembly 6. Secure chute crank and starter handle to lower handle bar by reinstalling nut from (938017, 018) step 1. 1. Remove nut from bolt that holds recoil starter handle bracket in place CHECKLIST (Figure 7). Please complete the following checklist before 2.
IMPORTANT: Check clutch/brake function Discharge Chute Deflector before each use. If auger clutch bail moves The discharge chute deflector controls how freely with no resistance before contacting high snow is thrown. handlebar, adjust or repair unit before operating. Use handle at rear of deflector to position deflector at desired height.
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well 3. Check Engine Fuel Level ventilated area. 2. Stop engine and allow to cool. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Fuel Safety Rules 3. See engine manual for proper fuel/oil in Safety section before mixture.
9. When engine has started, open choke Tips for Operation slowly by gradually pushing choke control Snow is best removed as soon as possible knob in. after a snow fall. To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping Electric Start (938017, 938018) series of paths.
MAINTENANCE CHECK CLUTCH FUNCTION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance and WARNING: FAILURE OF Service Safety Rules in Safety CLUTCHES OR BRAKES may section before attempting any result in death or serious injury. maintenance. Check clutch and brake function before each use.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance and Service Safety Rules in Safety section before attempting service or adjustments. SERVICE POSITION Place unit on a flat level surface. HANDLEBARS Adjust upper handlebar by selecting alternate holes for "J" Bolts. 1.
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5. Remove old belt. TO ADJUST AUGER CONTROL CABLE 6. Install new belt onto pulleys. 7. Reinstall auger drive pulley and secure with washer and cap screw. WARNING: IMPROPER 8. Reconnect extension spring to idler arm/ ADJUSTMENT could result in brake.
TO ADJUST IDLER POSITION 5. Check for proper extension of control cable spring. See To Adjust Auger Control The idler must be as close as possible to the Cable. drive belt when the auger clutch is 6. Start engine and ensure auger does not disengaged, but not so close that it causes rotate when auger clutch is disengaged.
Position. adjustment. SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens Dealerto add Be sure to always use genuine Ariens these optional accessories. parts to keep your unit running like new. 73800300 Discharge Chute Crank Kit Part no. Description...
Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or...
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Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens Company 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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