Sno-Tek 24E Operation Manual

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Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 920402 – Sno-Tek 24E (Serial No. 35000 and up) 920403 – Sno-Tek 28E (Serial No. 35000 and up) 920404 – Sno-Tek 24E (Serial No. 000101 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY......4 STORAGE ..... . . 30 ASSEMBLY .
Page 3: Unauthorized Replacement Parts
DISCLAIMER Serial Number Label Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, make changes to, and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligation. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.
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 CONTROL SYSTEM NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation This equipment and/or its engine may include requires your complete and unimpaired exhaust and evaporative emissions control attention at all times. system components required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit and/or California Air Resources Board...
Page 7 Read, understand, and follow all instructions DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT in the manual and on the machine before clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all starting. movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or Understand: direction.
Page 8 If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing Maintain or replace safety and instruction immediately. labels, as necessary. Properly remove fuel before tipping unit up NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside onto housing, so no spills will occur. a building where any ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters, space Secure unit so it will not tip over during...
Page 9: Assembly
Check the contents of your package for the parts listed below (Figure 3): Item Part No. Qty Description The following parts are included as part of the Sno-Tek™ Unit: Sno-Tek™ Unit 06221600 5/16 in-18 x 2-1/4 in. Serrated Head Flange Bolt...
Page 10 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 11 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. OS8260 1. Attachment Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut Figure 8 Install Discharge Chute 1.
Page 12 Install Discharge Chute Crank (Figure 10) 1. Slide chute crank through the support bracket. NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the dash. 2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with spring clip pin. 1.
Page 13 Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall. 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 Figure 13 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 13. Oil Fill and Dipstick (920402, 403) 2. Speed Selector 14. Gas Tank and Cap 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 15. Recoil Starter Handle 4. Chute Crank 16. Primer Bulb 5. Muffler Guard 17.
Page 15: 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 16 Speed Selector Recoil Starter Handle Position the speed selector in the appropriate When pulled, handle will turn engine over. speed notch to control forward and reverse IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back travel. against starter. See Starting and Shut Off on page 19. Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 14) WARNING: Hand contact with the...
Page 17 IMPORTANT: If chute deflector does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE Wheel Unlocked AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 23, or repair before operation. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector Control (920402, 403) Place deflector into position before operation. DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.
Page 18: Filling Fuel Tank
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 19 8. Check Skid Shoes 7. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. Let rope Check and adjust skid shoes (Skid Shoes on rewind slowly. page 23). Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between 8. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm scraper blade and hard, smooth surface(s).
Page 20: Maintenance
4. Turn off the engine shutoff switch To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping ("Stop"). series of paths. For large areas, start in the 5. Remove key. middle and throw snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than once. SNOW REMOVAL ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be IMPORTANT: Allow unit and engine to adjust...
Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CLEAN ENGINE The chart below shows the recommended Refer to engine manual for detailed maintenance schedule that should be instructions. performed on a regular basis. More frequent CHECK ENGINE OIL service may be required. The engine crankcase oil should be checked MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE every 5 hours of operation.
Page 22: General Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Improper torquing, omission of GENERAL LUBRICATION seal washer, or incorrect installation of seal (Figure 18) washer will void unit warranty. IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts. NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings.
Page 23: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SHEAR BOLTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (Figure 20) 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 24: Discharge Chute
1. Adjusting Nuts 2. Cable Support Bracket 1. Wing Knob 3. Remote Deflector Control Cable 2. Discharge Chute Deflector 3. Discharge Chute Figure 22 Figure 21 REMOTE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL (Figure 23) ADJUSTMENT (920402, 403) If discharge chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at (Figure 22) pivot point to increase tension on spring.
Page 25 3. Turn the speed selector arm straight ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE down towards the ground as far as it will ADJUSTMENT 4. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along the shift rod until it aligns with the mating WARNING: IMPROPER hole on the speed selector arm, and ADJUSTMENT could result in then turn it up the shift rod 7 turns.
Page 26 5. With the attachment clutch disengaged, Roller should be 1/2 – 7/8 in. (12.7 – check that the attachment idler arm 22.2 mm) from the frame when the lightly touches the frame. attachment clutch is engaged. 6. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment barrel.
Page 27: Attachment Drive Belt Replacement
Check Belt Finger Clearance 6. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to (Figure 29) turn engine sheave using recoil starter 1. With clutch lever engaged, the belt handle). finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from CAUTION: Always support the unit belt, but not touching the belt.
Page 28: Traction Drive Belt Replacement
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger (Maximum) must stop within 5 seconds when attachment lever is released or serious injury or unit damage may result. 6. Replace chute crank and secure with spring pin. IMPORTANT: Reconnect chute lock cable and deflector cable, if equipped (920402, 403).
Page 29 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figure 35 and 36): 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely. CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so that no spills occur. 2. Place the unit into the service position on a level surface.
Page 30: Storage
13. Insert new friction disc assembly into frame. Install washers onto carrier bearing and slide into speed selector arm. 14. Slide hex shaft through new friction disc assembly. Install pinion gear and washer onto hex shaft and slide shaft into right bearing.
Page 31: Service Parts
See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the 4. Re-start engine. additional accessories available to your 5. Run the engine outdoors for 5 minutes to Sno-Tek model. be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the Part No.
Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine stops. 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! (see Filling Fuel Tank on page 18). 2. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. closed. 3. Mechanical jam in auger 3.
Page 33: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 920402 920403 920404 Description Sno-Tek 24 Sno-Tek 28 Sno-Tek 24 Engine LCT Storm Force LCT Storm Force LCT Storm Force Gross Torque* – ft-lbs (N•m) 9.5 (12.9) 9.5 (12.9) 7.1 (9.6) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer.
Page 34: 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 35 Exceptions and Limitations The chart below details special exceptions to this warranty: Warranty Warranty Warranty Exception Detail Code Period Batteries 1 Year Prorated These components are not covered Belts, Muffler, Tires None Commercial when used commercially. Warranty is limited to 2 years for Cloth, Plastic, and consumer use.
Page 36: 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 37 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CARB (California Air Resources Board), the EPA, and Ariens Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on your 2011 model year small off-road equipment. In California, new equipment that uses small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
Page 38 (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.
Page 40 Brillion, WI 54110 Sno-Tek Cover Waterproof, washable and tear-resistant, this cover protects your Sno-Tek when it is not in use. Non-Abrasive Skid Shoes Protect the decorative surfaces around your home. Sno-Tek LCT® Engine Maintenance Kit Includes Ariens 32oz. 5W30 engine oil, Spark Plug, Fuel stabilizer and a spare ignition key.

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