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Sno-Thro Owner/Operator Manual Models 938017 - SS522EC 938018 - SS722EC 938019 - SS522 938117 - SS522EC 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...
PRODUCT REGISTRATION The contents will provide you with safety The Ariens dealer must register the product instructions for the safe use of your unit at the time of purchase. Registering the during normal operation and maintenance.
6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and 1. Read and understand all assembly return the card to the Ariens Company or instructions in this manual. If you do not go to www.ariens.com. understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance.
REQUIRED OPERATOR SAFETY DECALS AND TRAINING LOCATIONS Original purchaser of this unit was instructed ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety by the seller on safe and proper operation. If Decals. Refer to figure 2 below for Safety unit is to be used by someone other than Decal locations.
Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT Stop engine and remove ignition operate near drop-offs, ditches, or key before clearing. embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury Disengage clutch bail when not in use. Before or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed starting engine: disengage clutch bail. DO area. Always provide good ventilation. NOT use on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit Check clutch and brake operation frequently.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed place containers on the ground away from area.
Discharge Chute Assembly Discharge Chute Crank Assembly (938017, 018, 117) 1. Remove bolt and nut from rear of discharge chute (figure 4). 1. Remove nut from bolt that holds recoil 2. Tip discharge chute up and install starter handle bracket in place (figure 5). hardware just removed.
OPERATION 2. Pull recoil starter handle. Auger should WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read rotate with the turning of the engine. and understand the entire Safety 3. Release the auger clutch bail. section before proceeding. 4. Pull recoil starter handle again. Auger must not rotate as engine turns.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force a frozen IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow scraper blade to discharge chute. Start engine and run for 3-5 wear down too far or auger housing will minutes to thaw. If still frozen, take to a warm become damaged. place until controls are free.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY Electric Start (938017, 018, 117) NOTE: Electric start models can be started Immediately release auger clutch bail to stop manually (see Manual Start on page 12). unit in an emergency. 1. Connect extension cord to prongs on Stop engine, remove key and wait for all starter.
2. Press down on handlebar enough to raise front of unit slightly off the ground and push or pull unit. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read adjustments which may be required to keep and understand the entire Safety your unit operating at peak efficiency.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Remove auger drive pulley. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety 4. Remove old belt. section before proceeding. Install (Figure 8) SERVICE POSITION 1. Install new belt on drive pulley and idlers. 2. Install drive belt on auger drive pulley. Place unit on a flat level surface.
DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT If discharge chute deflector does not stay in position while throwing snow, adjust chute by tightening fasteners (figure 10). Fasteners Measure Bail Spring Length With Auger Clutch Bail Disengaged Figure 10 OS0181 DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Improper adjustment could result in death or serious injury.
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3. Loosen belt finger and rotate until there WARNING: Auger MUST NOT rotate is 1/32 – 1/16 in. (0.8 – 1.6 mm) gap when the auger clutch bail is between belt finger and drive belt. disengaged. 4. Tighten belt finger. 1.
STORAGE LONG TERM WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor SHORT TERM (run dry). See Engine Manual. IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors.
4. Adjust drive belt. See (see Drive Belt Adjustment on page 15). 4. Drive belt slipping. ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Ariens dealer to add Order the following parts through your the additional accessories available to your Dealer: Sno-Thro.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 938017 938018 938019 938117 Description SS522EC SS722EC SS522 SS522EC Engine - Tecumseh (Two-Cycle) TH139SA TH139SP TH139SA TH139SA 5 (3.73) 7 (5.22) 5 (3.73) Power Max – HP (Kw/min 3950 ± 150 Fast Idle Speed – RPM (min Displacement –...
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(90) days hours of use, whichever comes first, if any following the date of purchase. product is rented or leased. Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • ALW2-62905 Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com...
(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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