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  • Page 1

    Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Prop riétaire/Utilisa teur Models 920400 – Sno-T ek 24 920401 – Sno-T ek 26 Sno-T ek ™ 03883300A 8/09 Printed in USA ENGLI SH FRANÇAIS[...]

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    GB - 2 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASS EM BL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS and FEA TURES . . . . . . . . .1 1 OPERA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 18 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    GB - 3 • Record unit model and serial num bers here. • Record engine model and serial numbers here. PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens d ealer must register the product at the time of purchas e. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All c laims meeting requirements[...]

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    GB - 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. NOT ATIONS NOTE: General referenc e inform[...]

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    GB - 5 1. W ARNING! 2. DANGER! 3. DANGER! SAFETY RULES Read, understand, and follow al l safety practices in owner/operator m anual before beginning assembly or operating. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or d amage to unit. AL W A YS remove key and/ or wire from spark plug before assembly , maintenance or service.[...]

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    GB - 6 DO NOT operate near drop-offs, di tches, or embankments. Unit can s uddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Falling snow , fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident . Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, [...]

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    GB - 7 Check clutch and brake operation frequently . Adjust and service as required. All motion of drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop quickly when cont rol levers are released. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT clear snow across the fa ce of slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slow and g radual. DO NOT make s udden changes in s peed or [...]

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    GB - 8 PACKAGE CONTENTS ASSEMBLY T ools Required : • Pliers • Open-end wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 in. and/or adjus t able wrench • T ire gauge Unfold Handleba r (Figure 4) 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly . 2. Loosen the hard ware on the shift rod. 3. Put the speed selector lever in the sixth for[...]

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    GB - 9 Inst all Discharge Chu te (Figure 5) 1. Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of the chute pedestal. 2. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing and secure pedestal to auger ho using with hardware removed in step 1. Inst all Disch arge Ch ute Cra nk (Figure 6) 1. Slide chute crank through the support bracket. 2. Connect t[...]

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    GB - 10 Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without the engine running, pres s down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever . Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction cl utch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage. If they do not, contact your dealer for r epairs . Check T ire Press ure Check tir[...]

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    GB - 11 1. Attachment Clutch Le ver 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard 6. Discharge Chute Deflector 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 1 1. Auger G earcas e 12. Clean-out T ool 13. Oil Fill and Dipstick 14. Gas T ank and Cap 15. Reco il S tarter Handle 16. Pr imer Bulb 17. Ignitio[...]

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    GB - 12 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 7 for all Controls and Features locations. Dual Handle Interlock When attachment clutch and then traction drive clutch are engaged, the attachment clutch will remain engaged ( lever down) if released. T o stop attachment, release traction drive clutch and both clutches will disengage. T r acti on Dri ve Cl [...]

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    GB - 13 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 [...]

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    GB - 14 Discharge Chute Crank IMPORT ANT : If chute does not st ay in set position, adjust as directed in SE R VI C E AND ADJUST MENTS on page 18 , or repair before operation. Rotate the chute with the discharge chute crank handle. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If frozen, t ake to warm place until controls are free. Axle Lock Pin[...]

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    GB - 15 3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering fuel tank. 4. Re move cap. IMPORT ANT : See engine ma nual for correct type and grade of f uel. 5. Fill fuel tank to indicator line in filler neck with unleaded gaso line. 6. Replace fuel cap and tighten. 7. AL WA YS clean up any spilled fuel. PRE- ST A RT 1. Frozen Impell[...]

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    GB - 16 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine start s. (If engine does not start, ref er to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 28.) 10. Adjust choke as need ed. Shut Off 1. Release tract ion drive clutch lever and allow unit to come to a complete stop. 2. Run imp eller a few minutes a fter use to prevent freeze-up of impeller . 3. Release attachmen t clutch le[...]

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    GB - 17 MAINTENANCE SCHE DULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required. * After first five hours of operation. ** After f irst two hours of operation. CHECK DUAL HANDLE IN TERL OCK Without the engine running, pres s down (engage) both clutch levers.[...]

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    GB - 18 T o ensure adequat e lubricant level: 1. Remove filler plug (F igure 12). Lubricant must be at least up to bottom of lubricant filler hole with uni t resting on a level- surface. 2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORT ANT : Use only Ar iens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000)[...]

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    GB - 19 2. Adjust skid shoes by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade, loosen sk id shoe hardware, s lide skid shoes to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces. A llow 1- 1 /4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. Retighten hardware. NOTE: Keep hous[...]

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    GB - 20 DISCHARGE CHUTE If discharge chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 17). SP EED SELECT OR ADJUSTMENT T o adjust (Figure 1 8): 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed select or arm. Save ha rdware for reinstallati on. 2. Place the speed selector[...]

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    GB - 21 4. Remove belt finger by rem oving cap screws mounting belt finger to engine (Figure 20 or Figure 21). 5. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave ( it may be nec essary to turn engine s heave using recoil starter handle). IMPORT ANT : T o avoid bending bott om cover , when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up[...]

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    GB - 22 T RACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figures 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23) 1. Remove attachment drive belt (S ee Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 20). NOTE: T o gain belt clearance, remove swing gate spacer (Fig[...]

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    GB - 23 ATT ACHMENT CLUTCH/BR AKE ADJUSTMENT Remove Att achment Cable Slac k 1. Remove the belt cover . 2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and then turn the adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all c able slack. See F igure 24. 3. With the att achment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches th[...]

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    GB - 24 Adjust th e Atta chment Clutch Cable S pring Extension 1. Check the attachment clutch cable spring extension. Measure the length o f the attachment clutch cable spring with the clutch lever disengaged. Then measure the attachment clutch spring with the clutch lever engaged. See Figure 27. The spring should be 1/2 – 9/16 in. (12.7 – 14.3[...]

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    GB - 25 Check Belt Finge r Clear a nce (Figure 29) 1. With c lutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposit e the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm ) from belt, but not touching the belt . T o adjust belt finger , loosen the bolt s and move the finger to the proper position. Ti ghten the bolts and recheck the belt finger clearance.[...]

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    GB - 26 FRICTIO N DISC R EPLAC EMENT Remove Friction Disc (Figu re 31 and Figure 32): 1. Shut off engine, remove key , disconn ect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely . 2. Place the unit into the service position on a level surface. 3. Remove lockpins from wheel axles and remove wheels. 4. Remove bottom c over by remov ing six hex bol[...]

  • Page 27

    GB - 27 13. Insert new friction disc assembly into frame. Install washers ont o carrier bearing and slide int o speed selector arm. 14. Slide hex shaft through new f riction disc assembly . Install pinion gear and washer onto hex shaft and slide shaf t into right bearing. 15. Install lef t bearing flange using hardware removed in step 7. 16. Reinst[...]

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    GB - 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine wi ll not crank/ start. 1. Fuel tank is empty . 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor . 4. Key switch not in run position. 5. Engine start switch turned off. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Clean area around govern[...]

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    GB - 29 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Num ber 920400 920401 Description Sno-T ek 24 Sno-T ek 2 6 Engine LCT S torm F orce LCT S torm Force Gross T orque* - ft-lbs (N-m) 9.5 (12.9) 9.5 (12.9) Displacement - in. (cc) 12.7 (208) 12.7 (208) High Idle - RPM (min) 3600 ± 50 3600 ± 50 S tart Recoil Recoil Fuel T ank Capacity - qt (Liters) 4.0 (3.8) 4.0 (3.8) Ch[...]

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    ARIENS COMP ANY GRA VEL Y ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NA TIONAL ® MOWE R | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREA T DANE ® Sno-T ek_2009 30 of 31 Sno-T ek ™ T wo-Y ear Li mite d Wa r r a n t y Ariens C ompany (Arie ns) warr ants to the o riginal purchase r that Sno-T ek brand produ cts will be free from defects in mate rial and workmansh ip for a period[...]

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    ARIENS COMP ANY GRA VEL Y ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NAT IONAL ® | BYNORM ® | EVE RRIDE ® | GREA T DANE ® Sno-T ek_2009 31 of 31 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Wa rranty • Engines a nd engine accessories a re covere d only by the engine manufactu rer ’s warrant y and are not covered by this w arranty . • Parts that a re not ge n[...]

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