Ariens 920014 COMPACT 24 LE manual

Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 920013 – Comp act 22 LE (Serial No. 3500 0 and up ) 920014 – Comp act 24 LE (Serial No. 3500 0 and up ) 920 Series Sno-Thro ® 04335600C 1 1/1 1 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% M TBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is accepta[...]

GB - 2 SAFET Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASS EM BL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS and FEA TURES . . . . . . . . 14 OPERA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 25 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

GB - 3 • Record Unit M odel and Serial numbers 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 claims meeting requirements [...]

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 abo ve and 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[...]

GB - 5 1. DANGER! Danger! ONL Y use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NE VER use your hand s. Never d irect discha rge 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 , [...]

GB - 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 ampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in sev[...]

GB - 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 slowl y . 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 t[...]

GB - 8 PACKAGE C ONTENTS 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 package for the parts listed below (Figure 3): Item Part No. Qty Description The f[...]

GB - 9 ASSEMBLY T ools Req uired: • Pliers • Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 in. and/or Adjustable W rench •T i r e G a u g e • T orque Wrench (Optional) Unfold Lower Hand lebar (Figure 4) 1. Remove wheel pins from each side of the unit and slide wheels away from frame (Figure 4). Do not remove wheels completely . IMPORT ANT : Be su[...]

GB - 10 Unfold Upper Handleb ar Assembly (Figure 7 and 8) 1. Rotate the handlebar int o operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage c able 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 pac[...]

GB - 11 3. Press c able anchor into m ounting hole in the frame ne ar the engine electrical plug. 4. Secure the wire harnes s to the handlebars using the cable ties attached to the wire harness. Inst all Discharg e Chute (Figure 10) 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of [...]

GB - 12 Inst all 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 w ire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook cable to discharge chute crank. . 4. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting. 5. Install snap fitting into[...]

GB - 13 Check T ire Press ure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall. Check Auge r Gearc ase Oil Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase on page 23). Check Eng ine Crankc ase Oil IMPORT ANT : The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Fill Engine[...]

GB - 14 1. Attachment Clutch Le ver 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard 6. Chute Deflector Cap 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. Ax le Lock Pin 15. Belt Cover 16. Handlebars 17. Headlight 18. Rem ote Deflector Control ([...]

GB - 15 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 7. Choke 8. Ignition Switch 9. Primer B ulb 10. Engine Shutoff Switch 1 1. Oil Dr ain Plug Figure 15 2 1 4 9 1 8 3 6 920014 – Briggs & Stratton 4 920013 – A riens 3 9 8 5 4 1 2 1 10 7 7 11 11 5[...]

GB - 16 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 14 and 1 5 for all Controls and Features locations. 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 t io[...]

GB - 17 S peed Selecto r Position the Speed Selector in the appropriate speed notch to control forwar d and reverse t ravel. 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 (Figure 16) IM[...]

GB - 18 3. Remove the sno w 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 t ool on the auger housing. Discharge Chute De flector AL WA YS position discharge chute deflector at a safe angle before starting engine. DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary . Push defl[...]

GB - 19 FILLING FUEL T ANK GASOLINE IMPORT ANT : AL WA YS use gasoline that meets the following guidel ines: • Clean, fresh gasoline. • A minimum o f 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a diff erent octane. Consult your engine manual. • Gasoline with up to 10% et hanol (gasohol) or up t o 10% M TBE (m ethyl tertiary butyl[...]

GB - 20 8. Check Skid Shoes Check and adjust skid shoes ( Skid Shoes on page 25). Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm ) between scraper blade and hard, smooth surface(s). Allow 7/8 in. (22 m m) between scraper blade and uneven or gr avel surfaces. 9. Check Engine Fuel & Cran kca se Oil Check and add f uel if required. Check that the engine crankcase oil is ful[...]

GB - 21 IMPORT ANT : DO NOT operate starter more than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur . (If engine does not start, refe r t o TROUBLESHOOTIN G on page 33.) 1 1. A djust choke as need ed. 12. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then st arte r . 13. 920014 – Set thrott le to P art Thro ttle or Slow position for adaptation [...]

GB - 22 Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to k eep your unit operating at peak efficiency . Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an auth orized engine manufacturer's service center. SERVICE PO SI T ION (Figure 19) Place unit on a fl at level surface. Tip unit forward onto fro[...]

GB - 23 CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION Auger / impe ller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released. Wheels must st op quickly when tra ction drive clutch lever is released. If clutches do not engage or disengage properly , adjust or repa ir before operation (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjus tment on page 27 and Att[...]

GB - 24 Grease Oil Figure 21 OS8200[...]

GB - 25 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 retaining blade. 2. Reposition scraper blade and tighten lock nuts. 3. Adj ust skid sho es. IMPORT ANT : AL W[...]

GB - 26 MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTO R (920013 ) (Figure 24) Deflector must stay in selected position while th rowi ng s n ow . T o adjust, loos en then retighten the wing knob to desired tension. REMOTE DI SCHARGE DEFLECTOR CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (920014 ) (Figure 25 and 26) Deflector must stay in selected position while th rowi ng s n ow . If defl[...]

GB - 27 SP EED SELECT OR ADJUSTMENT (Figure 28) T o adjust: 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed select or arm. Save ha rdware for reinstallati on. 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 go. 4. Thread the adjustment p[...]

GB - 28 4. With t he attachment clutch disenga ged, check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the f rame (Figure 30). 5. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment barrel. Check Att achment Idler Arm Roller Clearan ce (Figure 31 and 32) 1. Place the unit into t he service position. Remove the bottom cover . 2. With the attachment clutch lever en[...]

GB - 29 Check At t achme nt Brake (Figure 33) 1. With t he clutch lever disengaged, brake pad must contact attachment belt. With clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be more than 1/16 in. (1. 6 mm) from belt. If there is more than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) gap, go to Check Belt Finger Clearance on page 29. If there is less than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) gap, go to[...]

GB - 30 IMPORT ANT : T o avoid bending bottom cover , when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing six cap scr ew s before separating unit. 8. Support S no-Thro frame and housing. 9. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on pivot[...]

GB - 31 T RACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEME NT (Figures 38) NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change t raction drive belt. 1. Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 29). 2. Remove swing gate spacer . 3. Slide drive plate to the left until finger i[...]

GB - 32 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 friction plate assembly . Install pinion gear and washer onto hex shaft and slide shaf t into right bearing. 15. Install left bearing using hardware removed in step 7. 16. Reinstall hair[...]

GB - 33 Add Fuel S t abilize r 1. Turn the fuel valve of f while engine is running and allow the engine to r un until it stops. T urn engine OFF when it begins surging to avoid engine damage. 2. Add fuel stabilizer , following the manufacturer ’s instruction s. 3. Turn fuel valve on after adding fuel stabilizer . 4. Re-start engine. 5. Run t he e[...]

GB - 34 Engine stop s. 1. Out of fuel. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Mechanical jam in blower rake or impeller . 4. Polluted fuel supply . 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Plugged fuel cap vent. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL T ANK on page 19). 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. T urn off engine, remove key , and wait for all moving p arts to stop. C[...]

GB - 35 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 920013 Description Compact 22 Engine Arien s OHV Gross T orque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.5 (12.88) *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 ± 100 Electric S tart 120V Fuel T ank Capacity – qt (Lit er[...]

GB - 36 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 920014 Description Compact 24 Engine Briggs & S tratton Polar Force Gross T orque* – lbf-ft (N•m) 9.0 (12.2) *Engine output stated in gross torque per SAE J1940 as r ated by engine m anufacturer . Displacement – in. ( cc) 12.5 (205) High Idle – RPM (min) 3600 ± 100 S tart 120 V Fuel T ank Capacity [...]

Sno-Chore_2 01 1.B 37 Sno-Thro ® , Sno- T ek ® an d Chore Perform ing Equipment Limited W arranty Ariens C ompany (A riens) w arrants to th e ori ginal pu rchase r that Arien s, Grav ely , Parker , and Countax brand cho re per formin g equipme nt (incl uding S no-Th ro ® and S no-T ek ® e quipme nt) pur chased on or after 1/1/201 1 will be free[...]

Sno-Chore_2 01 1.B 38 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 produ ct imme diate ly at t he time of sale. If th e deale r does no t registe r the p roduct, th e customer m ust com plete the p roduct registratio n card in the lite rature package and ret[...]

Sno-Chore_2 01 1.B 39 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that a re not ge nuine Ar iens, Gra vely , Parke r or Countax s ervice parts ar e not cove red by this warranty an d may void the warranty . • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory , or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Com[...]

CARB_EP A_2011 40 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (U NITED STATES ENVIRONME NTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) E VAPO RATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY S TATEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The CARB (Ca liforn ia Air Resour ces Board) , the EP A , and Ariens C ompany are please d to explain the evaporative emission con trol system's warranty o n your 2011 [...]

CARB_EP A_2011 41 (4.) Repair or replac ement of a ny warr anted part under t he warr anty provi sions o f this ar ticle must be p erform ed at no charge to the ow ner at a n auth orized Ar iens, Gra vely , or Pa rker service rep re sentati ve . (5.) Notwithstan ding the provisio ns of subsec tion (4) above , warra nty serv ices or repai rs mus t b[...]

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