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921 Series Brushes Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 921025 – PB28 All Season Brush 04230300 8/10 ENGLISH Printed in USA FRANÇAIS...
If used your 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.
3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the unit the product registration card to Ariens or go unless all controls function as described to www.ariens.com. in this manual.
SAFETY PRACTICES AND LAWS WARNING: To avoid injury to Practice usual and customary safe working hands and feet, always disengage precautions, for the benefit of yourself and clutches, shut off engine, and wait others. Understand and follow all safety for all movement to stop before messages.
Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an objects. Ariens Company dealer or an authorized OL0910 engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Stop engine, remove key, read...
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NEVER operate unit after or during the use of Before starting engine, disengage control(s). medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation Use only approved extension cords and requires your complete and unimpaired receptacles when starting units equipped with attention at all times. electric starter.
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ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when immediately. transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Adjust brush height before operating. Refer to Use extra care when loading or unloading Operation.
ASSEMBLY Check Tire Pressure WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive and understand the entire Safety separation of tire and rim parts is section before proceeding. possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Tools Required: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment •...
OPERATION Choke Control Knob WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for easier start. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation. Gradually open choke after engine starts. WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait...
Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. Remote Trigger The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: Locking Closed Position: Use Notches this position to Lock Pin service, transport, or store the unit.
Install spacers on the wheel spindle above or • Do not modify the fuel system to use different fuels. below the wheel support as shown. Turn the spacers so the slot in the spacer does not • Never mix oil and gasoline. align with the flat sides on the wheel spindle.
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2. Plug extension cord into 120V 3-wire, grounded outlet. 2. Adjust Brush Adjust brush height and angle before IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens extension cord (P/N 02483100) or an equilavent cord that is operation. See Brush Angle Adjustment on rated for a minimum of 13 amps, grounded,...
To treat the fuel system for storage: Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. 1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens p/n 00592900) according to manufacturer’s instructions. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly 2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after...
MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep WARNING: ALWAYS remove key your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should and/or wire from spark plug before engine service be required, contact an Ariens assembly, maintenance or service.
CHECK CLUTCH SPRING CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive Make sure the attachment clutch and traction separation of tire and rim parts is drive clutch are adjusted to the range possible when they are serviced specified in Attachment Clutch/Brake incorrectly: Adjustment on page 21 and in Check Belt •...
IMPORTANT: Wipe each lube fitting clean before and after lubrication. DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on the friction disc, drive disc or belts. NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (Ariens p/n )or equivalent to the lube fittings (Figure 12). OS7245...
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SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 14): 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector arm. Save hardware for reinstallation. 2. Place the speed selector on dash panel in the fastest forward speed position. 3. Turn the speed selector arm straight down towards the ground as far as it will 4.
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6. Support frame and housing. 7. Remove cap screws holding brush assembly to frame (two on each side). 8. Separate assembly from unit. Lower handlebar on floor. 9. Remove attachment drive belt from lower pulley (hold brake away from belt). -A- -A- OS7242 1.
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TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Brush assembly and frame must be separated and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figure 16). CAUTION: Always support Sno- Brush frame and brush assembly when loosening the cap screws holding them together.
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Remove Attachment Cable Slack With the attachment clutch disengaged, 1. Remove the belt cover. check the attachment idler arm position 2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment here. The attachment idler arm should barrel, and then turn the adjustment lightly touch the frame. barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack.
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Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Check Attachment Brake (Figure 24) Spring Extension 1. With the clutch lever disengaged, brake pad must contact attachment belt. With 1. Check the attachment clutch cable clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be spring extension. more than 1/16 in.
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Check Belt Finger Clearance Traction Clutch Lever 7 – 7-1/2 in. (Figure 25) (17.8 – 19.0 cm) 1. With clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt. To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and move the finger to the proper position.
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FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figure 28): 1. Shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. NOTE: Brush assembly and frame must be separated in order to remove friction disc (See Figures 15 and 16). CAUTION: Always support Sno- Brush frame and brush assembly when loosening the cap screws...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. closed. 3. Turn on engine shut off switch. 3. Engine shut off switch 4.
07200111 Traction Drive Belt 07238500 Attachment Drive Belt 21547200 Spark Plug 00170800 Friction Disc 00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (3- 3 oz. (85 g) cartridges) 00592900 Fuel Stabilizer 4 oz. (113 g) To obtain a complete parts manual, find your model and serial number. Then go to www.ariens.com.
For the next 12 months, Ariens will cover the pro- rated cost of replacing a battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship.
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Canada. In all other countries, contact place of purchase for warranty information. Disclaimer 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 Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 www.ariens.com...
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