Sno-Thro ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 926001 – ST926LE 926002 – ST11528LE 926003 – ST1332LE 926004 – ST926DLE 926005 – ST11526DLE 926006 – ST1328DLE 926101 – ST926LE 926102 – ST11528LE 926103 – ST1332LE 926300 – ST11526DLE 926301 – ST926DLE 926302 – ST1332LE 926303 – ST1328LE 926304 – ST11528LE 926500 – ST1332DLE 926501 – ST1336DLE 926504 – ST8526LE 926505 – ST8526L ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO SUOMI ESPAGÑOL NORSK SVENSKA РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК POLSKI TÜRKÇE Transfer model & serial number label from produc
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O.
Fred J.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SERVICE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com on the internet. 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all controls function as described in this manual. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. 6.
OL4370 Keep people away from unit while operating. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. SAFETY RULES Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly or operating. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects.
Disengage attachment drive when traveling from one work area to another. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Striking a foreign object can damage unit. Immediately stop unit and engine. Remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove wire from spark plug. Inspect unit and make any necessary repairs before restart.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper wing knobs on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the wing nuts on the shift rod. 3. Put the speed selector lever in the first forward position. WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit. 4. Rotate the handlebars into operating position. 5.
Install Discharge Chute and Discharge Chute Crank Install Discharge Chute Crank 1. Remove the cover from the gear assembly on the discharge chute. (Figure 5) 2. Release the lock teeth on the gear assembly with your finger and rotate the discharge chute 90° left. 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardware from auger housing. 3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed in step 2.
7. Replace the gear cover removed in step 1. Use the handlebar hardware locations on the side of the unit frame to determine which hole gets used to secure the chute rod to the control assembly. 4 IMPORTANT: Rotate the discharge chute to the left when tightening the pedestal hardware to ensure clearance between the discharge chute and the belt cover. 8. Tighten pedestal hardware to 15–31 lbf-ft (20-42 N•m). 4 9.
Connect Battery (926500, 501) Fill Engine Fuel Tank 1. Remove wing nuts from battery cover. 2. Install wire lead to battery terminal. Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel type and tank capacity. 3. Install battery cover and tighten wing nuts. Check Function of all Controls Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 1 3 5 4 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 6 2. Speed Selector 7 3. Deflector Remote Control 8 4. Chute Control 9 35 5. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 6. Oil Fill/Dipstick 10 34 7. Muffler Guard 8. Discharge Chute Deflector 11 33 9. Discharge Chute 10. Impeller 32 11. Clean-Out Tool 31 12. Auger 12 30 29 28 25 24 13 15 26 14. Auger Gearcase 15. Recoil Starter Handle 16.
OPERATION Ignition Switch WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Key Switch has two positions: 2 1. “Stop” - pulled out WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet, always disengage clutches, shut off engine, and wait for all movement to stop before unclogging or working on snow thrower. Keep hands and feet away from auger and impeller. 2 2. "Run" - pushed in 1 NOTE: DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
Throttle Discharge Chute The throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or decrease the engine speed, adjust to: 1 Discharge chute rotates 200°. 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and angle, away from operator and bystanders, before starting engine. 3 2. Part-Throttle Discharge Chute Control 4 3.
If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock properly, adjust or repair before operation (see REMOTE WHEEL LOCK (926002, 003, 102, 103, 302, 303, 304) on page 23). 1 Axle Lock Pin (Figure 13) (926001, 101, 504, 505) Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit. NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked. Wheel Unlocked 2 1. Stored Position 2.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol. See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. 5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) below bottom of filler neck with unleaded gasoline. If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock properly, adjust or repair before operation (see REMOTE WHEEL LOCK (926002, 003, 102, 103, 302, 303, 304) on page 23). 6. Check Adjust Axle Lock (926001, 101, 504, 505) NOTE: Tank capacity is 1 gallon (3.8 liters). 6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine. Electric Start (12V) 1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. 5. Set throttle to proper starting position. 2. Make sure that the traction clutch and attachment drive clutch levers are fully disengaged. 6. Insert key into ignition switch. 12V - Turn key to RUN position. 3. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. 120V or 240V - Push key into RUN position. DO NOT twist key after it is inserted.
Tips for Operation TRAVELING Snow is best removed as soon as possible after snow fall. To travel from one work area to another: 1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position. To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of paths. For large areas, start in the middle and throw snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than once. 2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise front of unit slightly off surface. ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be cleared and with direction of the wind.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required. Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Performed Each Use Check Dual Handle Interlock • Check Fasteners • Check Clutch Operation • Check Clutch Spring Adjustments Clean Engine Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Every 5 hrs. Every 25 hrs.
GENERAL LUBRICATION IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. Do not wipe gearcase filler plug; wiping the gearcase filler plug may remove thread sealant and cause leaks. 2 IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts. 1 1 1 1 NOTE: Apply Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See SERVICE PARTS on page 29. Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 18) at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1 RUNNERS Runners should be adjusted as conditions require (Figure 19). 1. Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level surface. 2 2 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. Allow 1-1/4 in.
1 REMOTE DIFFERENTIAL (926004, 005, 006, 300, 301, 500, 501) 2 1 If remote differential does not lock: 1. Place unit in service position (see Service Position on page 19). 2 2. Remove bottom cover. 3. Loosen jam nuts on cable. Make sure the bottom jam nut is loosened enough to remove slack from cable. 3 4. Pull the cable adjuster to remove slack between the cable adjuster and the extension spring and hold the cable adjuster in position while tightening the top jam nut against the unit frame.
5. Loosen the top jam nut 1 – 3 turns. 6. Tighten the bottom jam nut. 7. Re-install bottom cover. Tighten nut. 8. Check function of remote wheel lock. If wheel lock does not function properly, take unit to Dealer for repairs. Finger tighten top jam nut, then loosen top jam nut 1 – 3 turns. 3 1 2 No Slack 1 1. Adjusting Nuts 2. Cable Support Bracket 1. Top Jam Nut 2. Bottom Jam Nut 3.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (Figures 29, 30 and 31) If chute does not rotate freely: Tighten the cable by loosening the upper adjustment nut, and then tightening the lower adjustment nut against the bracket (Figure 27). IMPORTANT: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when Attachment Clutch/Impeller Brake lever is released. Loosen upper adjustment nut. 1. Measure spring extension.
5. Check belt finger clearance (Figure 34). 1 2 With clutch lever engaged, belt finger on the side opposite the belt idler should be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt. Adjust belt finger as necessary. 3 6. Replace bottom cover. 7. Replace belt cover. TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear. To adjust traction clutch: 1. Place speed selector in fastest forward speed. 3 2. Place unit in service position. 3.
5. Adjust spring extension. 1 a.With the traction drive clutch lever disengaged, loosen the jam nut on the cable adjuster. b.Turn the adjuster body up the cable for more spring extension. c.Turn the adjuster body down the cable for less spring extension. d.Finger tighten the jam nut, and then hold the adjuster body with pliers and tighten the jam nut with wrench. 6. Measure the extension of the traction drive clutch spring. 3 2 7. Repeat step 5 until traction drive clutch spring lengthens 1/2 -11/16 in.
FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Install new attachment drive belt: 1. Place new attachment belt onto attachment pulley. 1. Place unit into service position. 2. Remove bottom cover by removing six hex bolts. NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch lever will make it easier to reconnect the housing and frame. 3. With axle locked, hold one wheel so friction disc will not rotate and remove three cap screws holding friction disc to carrier. 2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts. 4.
BATTERY (926500, 501) SERVICE PARTS Charging 1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off engine. 2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 3. Loosen wing nut and remove battery. Place battery on bench or other well ventilated place. 4. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 5. Charge the battery at two and a half amps for ten hours. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not crank/start. PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor. 3. Clean area around governor/carburetor. 4. Key Switch not in run position. 4. Put Key Switch into run position. 5. Ignition switch starter circuit not functioning. 5. Check for a bad starter or connections. 6. Battery discharged, wires loose. 6.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926001 926002 926003 926004 926005 926006 Description ST926LE ST11528LE Engine - Tecumseh LH318SA OH318SA ST1332LE ST926DLE ST11526DLE ST1328DLE OH358SA OH318SA OH318SA OH358SA Power Max - HP (kW) 9.0 (6.7) 11.5 (8.6) 13.0 (9.7) 9.0 (6.7) 11.5 (8.6) 13.0 (9.7) Fast Idle Speed RPM (min-1) Displacement in. (cc) Electric Start 3600 ± 150 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 21.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926101 926102 926103 926300 926301 926302 926LE 11528LE 1332LE ST11526DLE ST926DLE ST1332LE Engine - Tecumseh LH318SA OH318SA OH358SA OH318SA OH318SA OH358SA Power Max - HP (kW) 9.0 (6.7) 11.5 (8.6) 13.0 (9.7) 11.5 (8.6) 9.0 (6.7) 13.0 (9.7) Description Fast Idle Speed RPM (min-1) Displacement in. (cc) Electric Start 3600 ± 150 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 19.4 (318) 21.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 926303 926304 926500 926501 Description ST1328LE ST11528LE ST1332DLE ST1336DLE ST8526LE ST8526L Engine - Tecumseh OH358SA OH318SA OH358SA OH358SA LH318SA LH318SA Power Max - HP (kW) 13.0 (9.7) 11.5 (8.6) 13.0 (9.7) 13.0 (9.7) 8.5 (6.3) 8.5 (6.3) Fast Idle Speed RPM (min-1) Displacement in. (cc) Electric Start 926504 926505 3600 ± 150 21.8 (358) 19.4 (318) 21.8 (358) 21.8 (358) 19.4 (318) 19.
Ariens Limited Warranties 2-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Consumer Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and that Ariens will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
Exceptions, Limitations, Exclusions These warranties are subject to the following conditions, limitations, and exclusions: To obtain warranty service, the following conditions must be met: The following items are excluded from this warranty: • The purchaser must perform the maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner’s manual. • Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty.
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