Ariens 920014 COMPACT 24 LE Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Page 1 920 Series Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 920013 – Compact 22 LE (Serial No. 35000 and up) 920014 – Compact 24 LE (Serial No. 35000 and up) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
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: Unauthorized Replacement Parts
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 PRACTICES AND LAWS WARNING: To avoid injury to hands Practice usual and customary safe working and feet, always disengage clutches, precautions, for the benefit of yourself and shut off engine, and wait for all others. Understand and follow all safety movement to stop before unclogging messages.
Page 5 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Danger! Danger! ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use clean-out tool to clear ONLY use clean-out tool to blockages. NEVER use clear blockages. NEVER your hands. High speed use your hands. impeller rotates below discharge opening. Wait for all moving parts to stop before removing Never direct discharge clogs or servicing.
Page 6: Emission Control System
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
Locking Washer Figure 3 06530200 5/16 in-18 Locking Nylon Nut Upper Handlebar Assembly Discharge Chute Assembly 62011500 Chute Crank Assembly 6201300 Literature Pack If any of the above listed contents are missing contact your local Ariens dealer. GB - 8...
Page 9 ASSEMBLY Attach Upper Handlebar Assembly (Figure 5 and 6) Tools Required: 1. Remove handlebar hardware from lower • Pliers handlebar. Keep hardware. • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 2. Attach upper handlebar assembly to 9/16 in. and/or Adjustable Wrench lower handlebar using two sets of the •...
Page 10 Unfold Upper Handlebar Assembly (Figure 7 and 8) 1. Rotate the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward. 1. Attachment Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut Figure 8 OS8255 Connect Headlight Wire Harness (Figure 9)
Page 11 3. Press cable anchor into mounting hole in Install Discharge Chute Crank the frame near the engine electrical (Figure 11) plug. 1. Slide Chute Crank through the opening 4. Secure the wire harness to the in the control panel. handlebars using the cable ties attached NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon to the wire harness.
Page 12 Install Remote Deflector Cable (920014) (Figure 12 and 13) 1. Slide cable through clip on top of discharge chute pedestal (Figure 12). 2. Bend clip closed around cable. 3. Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook cable to discharge chute crank.
Page 13 Check Tire Pressure Check Auger Gearcase Oil Check tire pressure and adjust to the Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check pressure listed on tire sidewall. Auger Gearcase on page 23). Check Engine Crankcase Oil CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil separation of tire and rim parts is in crankcase.
Page 14: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 14 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 14. Axle Lock Pin 2. Speed Selector 15. Belt Cover 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 16. Handlebars 4. Chute Crank 17. Headlight 5. Muffler Guard 18. Remote Deflector Control (920014) 6. Chute Deflector Cap 7.
Page 15 920013 – Ariens 920014 – Briggs & Stratton Figure 15 1. Gas Tank and Cap 2. Oil Fill and Dipstick 3. Fuel Shut-off Valve 4. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Electric Starter 6. Throttle 7. Choke 8. Ignition Switch 9. Primer Bulb 10.
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION Attachment Clutch – WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Right Hand Lever and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Squeeze Attachment Clutch Lever against handlebar (1) to WARNING: To avoid injury to hands engage attachment. and feet, always disengage clutches, Release both clutch shut off engine, and wait for all levers (2) to disengage...
Page 17 Speed Selector Throttle (920014) Position the Speed Selector in the The throttle controls the engine speed. To appropriate speed notch to control forward increase or decrease the engine speed, and reverse travel. adjust to: 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) 2.
Page 18 3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the auger housing and use it to remove Wheel Unlocked the clog from the discharge chute. 4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger housing. Discharge Chute Deflector ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe angle before starting engine.
Page 19: Pre-Start
FILLING FUEL TANK IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read components, required to meet EPA and/or and understand the entire Safety CARB regulations, that will only function section before proceeding. properly when the fuel tank has been filled to the recommended level.
Page 20: Starting And Shut Off
2. Plug extension cord into 120V 3-wire, grounded outlet. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens extension cord INSTRUCTIONS could result in (P/N 02483100) or an equivalent cord that is personal injury and/or damage to rated for a minimum of 13 amps, grounded, unit.
Page 21: Snow Removal
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more Tips for Operation than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating Snow is best removed as soon as possible and damage can occur. (If engine does not after snow fall. start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 33.) To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of paths.
Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE adjustments which may be required to keep The chart below shows the recommended your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should maintenance schedule that should be engine service be required, contact an Ariens performed on a regular basis.
Page 23: Check Tire Pressure
CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (Part Number Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds 00068800). Use of other lubricants will void when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever unit warranty. is released. 3. Reinstall filler screw and seal washer to Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive 80 lbf-in.
Page 24 Grease Figure 21 OS8200 GB - 24...
Page 25: Service And Adjustments
SHEAR BOLTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 23) 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 26: Discharge Chute
MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE If deflector does not follow full range of travel: 1. Push deflector remote all the way DEFLECTOR (920013) forward. (Figure 24) 2. Loosen adjusting nuts on remote Deflector must stay in selected position while deflector cable attached to the chute throwing snow.
Page 27: Speed Selector Adjustment
SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT (Figure 28) To adjust: 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.
Page 28 Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance (Figure 31 and 32) 1. Place the unit into the service position. Remove the bottom cover. 2. With the attachment clutch lever engaged, check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm (Figure 31).
Page 29: Attachment Drive Belt Replacement
Check Attachment Brake Check belt finger clearance here. With the (Figure 33) attachment clutch engaged, there should 1. With the clutch lever disengaged, brake be less than 1/8 in. (3,2 mm) clearance pad must contact attachment belt. With between the belt and the belt finger. The clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be belt finger should not touch the belt.
Page 30 IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover, 6. Replace chute crank and secure with when tipping unit apart, support handlebars hairpin. firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove 920014 – Reconnect remote deflector bottom cover by removing six cap screws cable to dash control.
Page 31: Traction Drive Belt/Friction Disc Replacement
TRACTION DRIVE BELT 7. Swing drive plate toward friction disc and slide finger into stop hole in frame. REPLACEMENT 8. Reinstall swing gate spacer. (Figures 38) NOTE: Make sure drive plate spring remains NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped connected to the frame and drive plate.
Page 32: Storage
STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. SHORT TERM IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow.
Page 33: Service Parts
ACCESSORIES 1. Turn the fuel valve off while engine is running and allow the engine to run until See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the it stops. Turn engine OFF when it begins additional accessories available to your surging to avoid engine damage.
Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine stops. 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 19). 2. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. closed. 3. Mechanical jam in blower 3. Turn off engine, remove key, rake or impeller.
Page 35: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 920013 Description Compact 22 Engine Ariens OHV Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.88) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer. Displacement – in. (cc) 12.7 (208) High Idle – RPM (min) 3600 ±...
Page 36 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 920014 Description Compact 24 Engine Briggs & Stratton Polar Force Gross Torque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.0 (12.2) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer. Displacement – in. (cc) 12.5 (205) High Idle –...
Page 37: 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 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
Page 38 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 39: 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.
Page 40 Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
Page 41 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
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