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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
920 Series
Sno-Thro
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
920013 – Compact 22 LE
(SN 123000 +)
920014 – Compact 24 LE
(SN 123000 +)
920021 – Compact 24 LE
(SN 000101 +)
920022 – Compact 24 LET
(SN 000101 +)
®
04631900 4/13
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 920 Series Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 920013 – Compact 22 LE (SN 123000 +) 920014 – Compact 24 LE (SN 123000 +) 920021 – Compact 24 LE (SN 000101 +) 920022 – Compact 24 LET (SN 000101 +) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

  • 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

    6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and return the product registration card to Ariens return the card to the Ariens Company or or go to www.ariens.com. go to www.ariens.com. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY NOTATIONS WARNING: To avoid injury to hands NOTICE: General reference information for and feet, always disengage clutches, proper operation and maintenance practices. shut off engine, and wait for all IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or movement to stop before unclogging information required to prevent damage to or working on snow thrower.
  • Page 5 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Danger! Danger! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use your hands. ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use your hands or feet. High Never direct discharge speed impeller rotates towards persons or below discharge property that may be opening.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Emission controls and components Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand. dealer or an authorized engine ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 7 DO NOT overload the machine capacity by Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are attempting to operate or to clear snow at too explosive. Handle with care. Use only an fast a rate. approved gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout. Slow down and turn corners slowly.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Upper Handlebar Assembly Discharge Chute Figure 3 Assembly Chute Crank Assembly Literature Pack If any of the contents listed are missing contact your local Ariens dealer. Use only Ariens approved parts; unapproved parts may void the unit warranty. EN - 8...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Attach Upper Handlebar Assembly (920013, 014, 021) Tools Required: (Figures 5 and 6) • Pliers 1. Attach upper handlebar assembly to • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", lower handlebar using two sets of the 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench handlebar hardware. One set to attach •...
  • Page 10 Unfold Upper Handlebar Assembly Connect Headlight Wire Harness (Figure 7) (920013, 014, 021) 1. Rotate the handlebar into operating (Figure 8) position. NOTICE: The headlight wire harness comes NOTICE: Be careful not to damage cable attached to the upper handlebar assembly. spring hooks when rotating handlebar 1.
  • Page 11 1. Trigger Cable Assembly 2. Oval Head Machine Screw 3. Internal Locking Washer Figure 9 INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE 1. Mounting Holes 2. Discharge Chute AND DISCHARGE CHUTE CRANK 3. Discharge Chute Ring (Figures 10 and 11) 4. Chute Pedestal 1. Grease underside of discharge chute 5.
  • Page 12 1. Chute Crank 2. Support Bracket 3. Pinion Gear 4. Spring Clip Pin Figure 11 Install Remote Deflector Cable (920014, 022, 021) 1. Mounting Hole (Figures 12 and 13) 2. Snap Fitting 1. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap 3.
  • Page 13 8. Install cable into clip on top of discharge chute pedestal (Figure 13). CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

  • Page 14: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 920013 920014 920021 Figure 14 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 12. Clean-out Tool 2. Speed Selector 13. Skid Shoe(s) 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 14. Axle Lock Pin 4. Discharge Chute Crank 15. Belt Cover 5. Muffler Guard 16.
  • Page 15 920022 Figure 15 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 10. Scraper Blade 2. Speed Selector 11. Auger Gearcase 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 12. Clean-out Tool 4. Discharge Chute Crank 13. Skid Shoe(s) 5. Muffler Guard 14. Belt Cover 6. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector 15.
  • Page 16 920014 – Briggs & Stratton 920013, 021, 022 – Ariens Figure 16 1. Gas Tank and Cap 2. Oil Fill and Dipstick 3. Fuel Shut-off Valve 4. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Electric Starter 6. Throttle (920014) 7. Choke 8. Ignition Switch 9.

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals continuously WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read when the attachment clutch lever is engaged, and understand the entire Safety the impeller may be frozen in the auger section before proceeding. housing. Immediately release the attachment clutch lever and move the unit into a heated area to thaw.
  • Page 18 Forward: Throttle (920014) (6) Fastest The throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or decrease the engine speed, (1) Slowest adjust to: 1. Fast Reverse: 2. Part-Throttle (1) Slow 3. Slow (2) Fast IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to reverse with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be changed without Electric Starter declutching.
  • Page 19 To clear the discharge chute: Axle Lock Pin (920013, 014, 021) 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect (Figure 18) spark plug wire from spark plug. Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the 2. Wait for impeller blades to stop rotating right or left wheel.

  • Page 20: Filling Fuel Tank

    FILLING FUEL TANK Normal WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. GASOLINE IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: • Clean, fresh gasoline. Up Position • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 (Transport) RON).
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This 5. Check Skid Shoes equipment and/or its engine may include Check and adjust skid shoes (see Skid evaporative emissions control system Shoes on page 28). Allow 1/8" (3 mm) components, required to meet EPA and/or between scraper blade and hard, CARB regulations, that will only function smooth surface(s).
  • Page 22 6. 920014 – Insert key into ignition switch IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more on engine and rotate into "Run" position. than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur. (If engine does not 920013, 021, 022 – Insert key into igni- start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on tion switch on engine and push into page 39.)

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or Service Position adjustments 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.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION The chart below shows the recommended Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds maintenance schedule that should be when attachment clutch lever is released. performed on a regular basis. More frequent Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive service may be required.
  • Page 25 NOTICE: Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace as needed. 1. Place the unit into the service position. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic 2. Remove the three top-lock flange nuts severe duty gear lube (Part Number (1) that hold the height adjuster plate (2) 00068800).

  • Page 26: General Lubrication

    Replace NOTICE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or shear bolts per instructions in Shear Bolts on equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See page 28.
  • Page 27 920022 Grease Figure 24 EN - 27...

  • Page 28: Service And Adjustments

    SHEAR BOLTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 26) 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 and may void the warranty.
  • Page 29 2. Loosen adjusting nuts on remote deflector cable attached to the chute deflector (Figure 29). 3. To adjust the deflector lower: Loosen bottom adjustment nut and tighten top adjustment nut. To adjust deflector higher: Loosen top adjustment nut and tighten bottom adjustment nut.
  • Page 30 DISCHARGE CHUTE 7. Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as necessary so unit travels forward when (Figure 30) speed selector is in first forward position If discharge chute does not stay in position and travels backward when speed selector is in first reverse position. while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring.
  • Page 31 Remove Attachment Cable Slack With the attachment clutch disengaged, (Figures 32 and 33) check the attachment idler arm position 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect here. The attachment idler arm should spark plug wire and allow unit to cool lightly touch the frame.
  • Page 32 • If roller is more than 7/8" (22.2 mm) 2. If there is less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap from frame, loosen idler adjustment between brake pad and belt. nut and move idler away from the belt. a. Loosen idler adjustment nut, and Tighten adjustment nut and recheck move idler away from belt.
  • Page 33 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH 12. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley. ADJUSTMENT If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. 1. Loosen jam nut on traction cable adjustment barrel. Turn adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack.
  • Page 34 8. Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in Attachment Belt on page 13. 1/8" (3.2 mm) (Maximum) 9. Replace belt cover and tighten hardware. 1. Belt Finger 2. Attachment Drive Belt 3. Swing Gate Pivot Bushing Figure 40 1. Traction Belt Idler 2.
  • Page 35 3. 920013, 014, 021 – Remove lockpins from wheel axles and remove wheels. 920022 – Remove the track adjuster nuts (Figures 45 & 46) and slide rear axle towards front of machine. Remove the left rear bogie wheel flange nut and left rear bogie wheel.
  • Page 36 12. Reinstall three screws into new friction 920022 disc and carrier bearing. Torque to 5 – 6 lbf-ft. (6.8 – 8.1 N•m). 920013, 014, 021 1. Hex Shaft 2. Friction Disc Assembly 3. Left Bearing Flange 1. Hex Shaft 4. Speed Selector Arm 2.
  • Page 37 TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT (920022) (920022) (Figures 45 and 46) Check the track tension by applying pressure (Figure 47) on the track midway between the upper and 1. Make sure that height adjustment lock rear track rollers. Deflection should be finger is fully engaged (Figure 47).

  • Page 38: Storage

    ACCESSORIES Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle. See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your FUEL SYSTEM Sno-Thro model. Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended Part No.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 20). crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. closed. 3. Build up of dirt and 3.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Unit throws 1. Shear bolts broken. 1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 28). snow poorly 2. Attachment clutch/brake 2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake or does not not adjusted properly. (see Attachment Clutch/Brake throw snow. Adjustment on page 30).

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Description Compact 22 Compact 24 Compact 24 Compact 24 Track Engine Ariens AX Briggs & Ariens AX Stratton Polar Force Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.9) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer.

  • Page 42: 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 1/1/2012 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 43 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 44: 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.
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