Ariens 920021 manual

Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur 920 Series Sno-Thro ® 04335600I 1/13 Printed in USA Models 920013 – Comp act 22 LE (SN 075000 +) 920014 – Comp act 24 LE (SN 075000 +) 920020 – Compact 24 LET (SN 000101 +) 920021 – Comp act 24 LE (SN 000101 +) E10 The use of an y gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE wil[...]

EN - 2 SAFET Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASS EM BL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS and FEA TURES . . . . . . . . 14 OPERA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 28 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

EN - 3 • Record Unit M odel and Serial numbers he re. • Record Engine Model and Serial numbers he re. PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens d ealer must register the product at the time of purchas e. Registering the product will help the comp any process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All c laims meeting requireme[...]

EN - 4 SAFETY ALERT S Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safe ty Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! The safety alert symbols above an d signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand all safet y messages. NOTATIONS NOTICE: General reference inform[...]

EN - 5 1. DANGER! Danger! ONL Y use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NE VER use your hand s. Never d irect discharge towards pers ons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Keep people away from unit while operating. Keep children out of wor k area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. S top engine, remove key , r[...]

EN - 6 EMISSION CONTROL SYS TEM This equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporat ive emissions control system components required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc y (EP A) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. T am pering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in se[...]

EN - 7 DO NOT overload th e machine cap acity by attempting to operate or to clear snow at too fast a rate. Slow down and tur n corners slowly . Do not opera te in reverse unl ess absolutely necessary . AL WA YS back up slowly . Always look down and behind before a nd while backing. Disengage att achment dri ve when traveling from one wo rk area to[...]

EN - 8 PACKAGE C ONTENT S ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: A VOID INJURY . Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceed ing. W ARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. PACKAGE CONTENTS Check the contents of your packag e for the parts listed below (Figure 3): Item Part No. Qty Description 1. [...]

EN - 9 ASSEMBLY T ools Req uired: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", 1/ 2", 9/16" and/or Adjust able Wrench •T i r e G a u g e • T orque Wrench (Optional) Unfold Lower Hand lebar (Figure 4) 1. Remove wheel pins from eac h side of the unit and slide wheels away from frame (Figure 4). Do not remove wheels completel[...]

EN - 10 Unfold Upper Handleb ar Assembly (Figure 7) 1. Rotate the handlebar int o operating position. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward. . 2. Install the remaining handlebar hardware attaching the upper handlebar assembly to t he lower handlebar (Figure 5). 3. Tighten all hardware. 4. Remove packagin[...]

EN - 11 INST ALL DISCHAR GE CHUTE AND DISCHARGE CHU TE CRANK (Figures 10 and 1 1) 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardware from auger housing. 3. Install discharge c hute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed in step 2. NOTICE: Leave discharge chute p[...]

EN - 12 Inst all Remote Deflector Cable (920014, 020, 021) (Figures 12 and 13) 1. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting (Figure 12). . 2. Install snap fitting into cable bracket ’ s mounting hole located und er the control panel. 3. Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting. 4. Move deflector cont rol lever to rear most position[...]

EN - 13 8. Install cable into clip on top of discharge chute pedestal (Figure 13). . 9. Make sure deflector cable loops above gear cover between cable clip and c able support bracket (Figure 13). 10. T est controls to be sure deflector works properly . NOTICE: If deflector does not follow f ull range of travel see Remote Discharge Deflector Control[...]

EN - 14 1. Attachment Clutch Le ver 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Discharge Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard 6. Remot e Discharge Chute Deflector (920014, 021) 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 1 1. A uger Gearcase 12. Clean-out T ool 13. Skid Shoe(s) 14. Axle Lock P in 15. Belt Cov er 16. Handlebar 17. Hea[...]

EN - 15 1. Attachment Clutch Le ver 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Discharge Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard 6. Remot e Discharge Chute Deflector 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 1 1. Auger Gearc ase 12. Clean-out T ool 13. Skid Shoe(s) 14. Belt Cov er 15. Handlebar 16. Headlight 17. Remote Deflector Contr[...]

EN - 16 1. Gas T ank an d Cap 2. Oil Fill and Dipstick 3. Fuel Shut-off V alve 4. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Elect ric S tarter 6. Throttle (920014, 020 ) 7. Choke 8. Ignition Switch 9. Primer B ulb 10. Oil Drain P lug 1 1. E ngine Shut Off Switch (920013, 021) Figure 16 2 1 4 9 1 3 8 6 920014, 020 – Brig gs & S tratton 4 920013, 02 1 – Arien[...]

EN - 17 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figures 14, 15 and 16 for all Controls and Features locat ions. Dual Handle Interlock When Attachment Clutch and then T raction Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment Clutch will remain engaged (leve r down) if released. T o stop attachment, release T raction Drive Clutch and both clutches will disengage. T r ac[...]

EN - 18 Forward: (6) Fastest (1) Slowest Reverse: (1) Slow (2) Fast IMPORT ANT : DO NOT change motion from forward to revers e with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be changed without declutching. Fuel Shut-Off V alve IMPORT ANT : The fuel shut-off valve M UST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. The fuel shut-off valve has t [...]

EN - 19 2. Wait for impeller blades t o stop rotating completely . 3. Remove the snow clean- out tool (1) from the auger housing and use it to remove the clog from the discharge chute. 4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger housing. 5. Reconnect spark plug wire, and re start engine. Manual Dis charge Ch ute Deflector (920013) AL WA YS posi[...]

EN - 20 Scraper Blade The scraper blade allows the back of t he housing to keep better contact wit h the surface being c leared. It also prevents damage to the hous ing from wear . IMPORT ANT : DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will become damaged. Skid Shoes The skid sho es control the distance between the scrape[...]

EN - 21 IMPORT ANT : DO NOT OVERF ILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions contro l system components, required to meet EP A and/or CARB regulations, that will only function properly when the fuel t ank has been filled to the recomm ended level. Overfilling may cause permanent damage to evaporative emissions control s[...]

EN - 22 6. 920014, 020 – Insert key into igniti on switch on engine and rotate int o "Run" position. 920013, 021 – Insert key into ignition switch on engine and push into "Run" position. DO NOT twist key aft er it is inserted. 7. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder . Let rope rewind slo[...]

EN - 23 T RAVELIN G T o travel from one work area to another: 1. 920013, 014, 021 – Press down on handlebars enough to raise front of unit slightly off surface. 920020 – Place t he unit in the Up (Transport) position (see T rack Ang le on page 19). 2. Engage traction drive clutch without engaging attachment clutch. T RANSPORT AL WA YS s hut off[...]

EN - 24 MAINTENANC E SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required. CHECK DUAL HANDLE IN TERLO CK Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever . Attachment clutch should remain engaged until[...]

EN - 25 T o ensure adequate lubricant level: 1. Remove oil fill plug and seal w asher (Figure 21). Lubricant must be 1.63 – 1.88" (4.14 – 4.78 cm) from the flat surface of the gear case cover . IMPORT ANT : DO NOT remove the gear case cover . 2. Check oil level with suitable dip stick device. Ad d lubricant if required. NOTICE: Inspect sea[...]

EN - 26 GENERAL LUBRICATION (Figures 23 and 24) IMPORT ANT : Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, f riction plate or belts. NOTICE: Apply Ariens Hi-T emp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication f ittings. See SERVICE P ARTS on page 38 . Sno-Thro should be lubricated a[...]

EN - 27 Figure 24 Grease Oil 92002 0 2x[...]

EN - 28 SCRAPER BLADE IMPORT ANT : Damage to housing will result if blade wears down t oo far . Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear . T o adjust scraper blade: 1. Tip unit back onto handlebar , support housing and loosen nuts ret aining blade. 2. Lower s craper blade to com pensate for wear then tighten nuts. 3. Adj ust skid sho es. [...]

EN - 29 REMOTE DI SCHARGE DEFLECTOR CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (920014, 020, 021) (Figures 28 and 29) Deflector must stay in selected position while th rowi ng s n ow . If deflector does not stay in set position: 1. Tighten nut beneath control panel to increase press ure on deflector co ntrol (Figure 28). . If deflector does not follow full range of travel[...]

EN - 30 DISCHARGE CHUTE (Figure 30) If discharge chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring. SP EED SELECT OR ADJUSTMENT (Figure 31) T o adjust: 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed select or arm. Save ha rdware for reinstallati on. 2. Place the speed selector [...]

EN - 31 2. Loosen hardware securing belt cover to unit. NOTICE: DO NOT completely remove t he hardware from unit. 3. Remove belt cover . 4. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and then turn the adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all c able slack (Figure 32). 5. With t he attachment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment[...]

EN - 32 • If roller is more than 7/8" ( 22.2 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler away from the belt. T ighten adjustment n ut and recheck roller clearance (Figure 35) . Check At t achme nt Brake (Figure 36) 1. With t he attachment clutch lever disengaged, brake pad must contact attachment belt. With att achment clutch [...]

EN - 33 T RACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If drive slip s, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear . 1. Loosen jam nut on traction ca ble adjustment barrel. Turn adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all c able slack. 2. With t raction clutch disengaged, c heck that swing gat e finger touches the s ide of stop hole [...]

EN - 34 8. Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in Attac hmen t Be lt on page 13. 9. Replace belt c over and tighten hardware. T RACTION DRIVE BELT REPLA CEMENT (Figure 41) NOTICE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt. 1. Rem ove attachment drive belt (See [...]

EN - 35 6. Install new traction drive belt. 7. Swing dr ive plate toward friction disc until finger lines up w ith stop hole in frame. Slide the drive plate over , inserting the finger into the stop hole. 8. Reinstall swing gate spacer . 9. Reinstall traction idler spring. NOTICE: Make sure dr ive plate return spring remains connected t o the frame[...]

EN - 36 1 1. R emove old friction disc . Put the new friction disc in place, cup side to carrier bearing. 12. R einstall three screws into new friction disc and car rier bearing. T orque to 5 – 6 lbf-ft. (6.8 – 8.1 N •m). 13. Insert new friction disc assembly into frame. Install washers onto carrier bearing and slide into speed selector arm. [...]

EN - 37 T RACTION T ENSION ADJUSTMENT (920020) (Figures 45 and 46) Check the track tension by applying pressure on the track mi dway between the upper and rear track rollers. Deflection should be approximately 3/8" (9.5 mm) (Figure 45). If deflection is excessive, tighten the track tension. If unit pulls to the lef t or right when a straight p[...]

EN - 38 SHORT T ERM IMPORT ANT : NEVER spray unit with high pressure wa ter or store unit outdoors. Run with attachment clutch engag ed a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow . Close fuel shut-off valve. Inspect unit for v isible signs of wear , breakage or damag e. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened [...]

EN - 39 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine wi ll not crank/ start. 1. F uel tank is empty . 2. F uel shut-off valve closed. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor . 4. Key Switch not in run position. 5. Electric starter not functioning. 1. F ill fuel tank. DO NO T OVERFILL! (s ee FIL LING FUEL T ANK on page[...]

EN - 40 Unit throws snow poo rly or does not throw snow . 1. Shea r bolts broken. 2. Attachment clutch/brake not adjusted properly . 3. Im peller is frozen in place. 4. Ic e or debris is obstructing auger . 5. Attachment drive belt slipping, worn or damaged. 1. Replace s hear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 28). 2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (se[...]

EN - 41 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 920013 Description Compact 22 Engine Arien s OHV Gross T or que* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.9) *Engine output stated i n gross torque per SAE J 1940 as rated by engine manufacturer . Displacement – in. ( cc) 12.7 (208) High Idle – RPM (min) 3600 ± 50 Electric S tart 120V Fuel T ank Capacity – qt (Liters)[...]

EN - 42 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 920014 Description Compact 24 Engine Briggs & S tratton Polar Force Gross T orque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.9) *Engine output stated i n gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer . Displacement – in. ( cc) 12.7 (208) High Idle – RPM (min) 3600 ± 100 S tart 120 V Fuel T ank Capacity ?[...]

EN - 43 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 920020 Description Compact 24 Track Engine Briggs & S tratton Polar Force Gross T orque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.9) *Engine output stated i n gross torque per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer . Displacement – in. ( cc) 12.7 (208) High Idle – RPM (min) 3600 ± 100 S tart 120 V Fuel T ank Capa[...]

EN - 44 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 920021 Description Compact 24 Engine Arien s OHV Gross T or que* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.9) *Engine output stated i n gross torque per SAE J 1940 as rated by engine manufacturer . Displacement – in. ( cc) 12.7 (208) High Idle – RPM (min) 3600 ± 50 Electric S tart 120V Fuel T ank Capacity – qt (Liters)[...]

Sno-Chore _2012_Rev . A 45 Sno-Thro ® , Sno- T ek ® an d Chore Perform ing Equipment Limited W arranty Ariens C ompany (Arie ns) warran ts to the ori ginal pu rchaser that Arien s, Grav ely , P arker , and C ountax brand cho re perfor ming equip ment (i ncluding S no-Thro ® and Sno-T e k ® equipme nt) purcha sed on or after 1/1/2012 will be fre[...]

Sno-Chore _2012_Rev . A 46 Exceptions and Limitations The chart below details special e xceptions to this warranty: Custome r R e s pons i bili ti es Regist er the pr oduct i mmediate ly at the time of sale. If the deale r does no t register t he produc t, the customer m ust comple te the pro duct registr ation card i n the literat ure package a nd[...]

Sno-Chore _2012_Rev . A 47 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This W arranty • Parts that a re not genui ne Ariens, Gravely , Parke r or Countax s ervice parts are n ot covered by this warranty an d may void the warran ty . • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory , or attachment which is not approved by the Arie[...]

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