Ariens 932105 - 8526 , 932506 - 8526 manual

Owner/Operator Man ual Models 932105 - 8526 932506 - 8526 Sno-Thro ® 00295900 5 / 04 Print ed in USA ENGLIS H FRANÇAI S ESP AÑO L T ransfer model & serial number label from product registration here. Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré. Transferir aquí la etiqueta del modelo y número de serie del reg[...]

2 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan S treet P .O. B ox 157 Brillion, Wiscons in 541 10-0157 USA T elephone (920) 756-2141 Facsimile (920) 756-2407 EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY T HE MANUF ACTURER DÉCLARA TION DE CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE P AR LE F ABRICANT – EU-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES HERSTELLERS – DICH IARAZI ONE DI CON FORMITÀ CE R[...]

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GB - 4 Safe ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls a nd Fe a t ure s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Oper a t ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mainten ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Service a nd Adju [...]

GB - 5 DISCLAI MER Ariens reserves the r ight to discontinue, make changes to, and ad d improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligation. The descriptions and specifications contained in t his manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applic[...]

GB - 6 REQUIRED OPERATOR T RAINING Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by som eone other than original purchaser; loaned, r ented or sold, AL WA YS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS AL WA YS replace missing or [...]

GB - 7 AL WA YS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before assembly , maintenance or service. Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury . Complete a walk ar ound inspection of unit and work area to understand: • Work area • Y our unit • All safety decals AL WA YS check overhead and side clearanc es carefully before op[...]

GB - 8 DO NOT overload t he mach ine capacity by attempting to clear s now at too fast a rate. DO NOT op erate at too fast a rate. Slow down and t urn corners slowly . Do not operate in r everse unless abs olutely necessary . AL WA YS back up slow ly . Alway s look down and behind b efore and while backing. Disengage attachment drive when traveli n[...]

GB - 9 Keep all hardware pr operly tightened. Check shear bolts frequently . Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary . NEVER store u nit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building where an y ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers . Allow the engine to cool before storing in an[...]

GB - 10 Inst all Dis charge Chu te Figure 5. 1. Grease discharge chute ring on blower housing (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardware from auger housing. 3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware removed in step 2. Inst all Disc harge Chut e Crank 1. Slide chute cra[...]

GB - 1 1 Deflector Remote 1. Remov e e-ring and flat washer from s tud on discharge chute. 2. Route deflector r emote cable between the chute and the chut e pedestal. 3. Slide cable end through hole on bracket on left side of chute (Figure 7). 4. Attach cable eye to stud on deflect or . Hold in place with f lat washer and e-ring. 5. Check deflector[...]

GB - 12 Run-in Att achment Belt 1. S t art unit in a well-ventilated area according to Starting and Shut-Off in Operation . 2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run attachment for about 15 minutes. 3. S top unit, wait for all moving parts to st op, and remove spark plug wire. 4. Adjust belt finger , if necessasry . See Attachment Drive Belt Replac[...]

GB - 13 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 8 for all Controls and Feat ures locations. Dual Handle Interlock When Attachment Clutch and th en 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 cl utches will disengage. T r act ion D riv[...]

GB - 14 Throttle The throttle controls the engine speed. T o increase or decr ease the engine speed, adjust to: 1. Fast (normal or warm starts ) 2. Part-Throttle 3. Slow ( cold weather starts) 4. S top (engine is off) Electric S ta rter (932105) The electric starter will start a properly choked and cranked engine when t he starter button is pushed.[...]

GB - 15 Scraper Blade The scraper blade allows the back of the housing to keep better contact with the surface being cleared. It also prevents damage t o the housing from normal wear . IMPORT ANT : DO NOT allow Scraper Blade to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will become damaged. Runners The runners contr ol the distance between the scraper [...]

GB - 16 3. Check Du al Handle Inte rlock 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 clutches do not engage or disengage properly , adjust or repa ir before operation (see[...]

GB - 17 IMPORT ANT : DO NO T operate starter more than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can occur . (If engine does not start, re fer t o T roubleshooting .) 10. Adjust choke as needed. 1 1. Disconnect power cord from outlet, then starter . 12. Se t thr ott le to Pa rt T hro ttl e or S lo w position for travel or adaptation to outsi[...]

GB - 18 * After first two hours of operation. CHECK DUAL HANDLE IN TERL OCK 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. CHECK FASTENERS Make sure all h ardware is tightened p[...]

GB - 19 GENERAL LUBRICATION IMPORT ANT : Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT allow grea se or oil to get on friction disc, f riction plate or belts. NOTE: Apply Stens Mix Hi-T em p Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fi ttings. See Service Parts. Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 1 1) at beginning of se[...]

GB - 20 RUNNERS Runners should be adjusted (Figure 14) as conditions require. 1. Position unit on a har d, flat, smooth level surface. 2. Adjust runners by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade, loosen runner hardware, slide runners to flat surface. Allow 1/ 8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces[...]

GB - 21 SCRAPER BLADE IMPORT ANT : Dam age to auger/impeller housing will result if blade wears down too far . Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear . T o adjust scraper blade: 1. T ip unit back onto handlebar , support housing and loosen nuts ret a ining blade. 2. Adjust runners to fully raised position (housing closest to ground). 3.[...]

GB - 22 5. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along th e shift rod until it aligns with the mating hole on the speed selector lever . 6. Reinsert the pivot pin int o the hole on t he speed selector lever . 7. Check forward and reverse speeds. a. St art unit. b. Shift speed selector int o first forward speed. c. Engage traction clutch. Unit should move[...]

GB - 23 6. Adjust clutch per Attac hme nt Clutch/Impeller Brake Adjustment below . 7. Replace chute crank and secure with spring pin. 8. Replace belt cover and secure with screws. T RACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and at tachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change t raction drive bel[...]

GB - 24 d. If spring do es not stretch at least 3/16 in. (4.7 mm), or the belt tension is insufficient to throw snow properly , remove the attachment belt idler (see Figure 18) and replace it in the hole on the idler arm closer to the belt. Adjust cable slack until spring stretch is 3/16 –3/8 in. (4.7–9.5 mm). ( Increased spring stretch will in[...]

GB - 25 2. T urn t he adjustment barrel up t he cable to decrease the d istance between clutch lever and handlebar . T urn the adjustment barrel down the cable to increase the distance between clutch lever and handlebar . 3. Check traction clutch lever distance and repeat adjustment steps if necessary . 4. T ighten jam nut on traction cable adjustm[...]

GB - 26 5. Bolt new friction disc to shift carrier . T ighten hardware to 5- 6 lbf-ft (6.8 to 8.13 N•m). 6. Install roll pins in hex shaft. Ensure roll pins are centered in hex shaft. 7. Install shift rod on speed selector arm. 8. Install bottom cover . 9. Inst all wheels. 10. Set unit upright. 1 1. Install spark plug wire on spark plug. 12. Adju[...]

GB - 27 T ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CO RRECTION Engine wi ll not crank/ start. 1. Fuel tank i s 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. Ignition switch starter circuit not functioning. 1. Fill fuel t ank. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Cle[...]

GB - 28 SPECIFICATIO NS Model Number 932506 932105 Description 8526 8526 Engine - T ecumseh LH318SA LH318SA Pow er Max - HP (Kw/ min -1 ) 8.5 (6.3) Fast Idle S peed-RPM (min -1 ) 3600 ± 150 Displacement - in. (cc) 19.43 (318.3) Electric St art Optional 240V 120V Fuel See Engine Manual T a n k Capa c i ty - q t. ( L ) 4 (3.8 ) Sn ow C le a r i ng W[...]

GB - 29 3-Y ear Limited Sno-Thr o W arranty Ariens Company warr ants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from def ects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase, and will repair an y defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defe[...]

Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P .O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 541 10-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www .ariens.com[...]