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XL Series Snow Thrower

Owner/Operator and Parts Manual

Model

815034

03840800C 1/12

Printed in USA

Summary of content (36 pages)

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XL Series Snow Thrower Owner/Operator and Parts Manual Model 815034 03840800C 1/12 Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Operation .
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DELIVERY WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. Customer Note: If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: 1. Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens/Gravely Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed and safety interlock system works properly.
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1 2 4 3 OEe010 Figure 2 3. WARNING! • Factory wheel weights and / or weight bucket must be used with Sno-Thro, see Sno-Thro owner’s manual for requirements. • Read operator’s manual. • Allow operation only by a properly trained adult, never children. • Stop engine and remove ignition key prior to leaving operator’s position for any reason. • Keep all controls, guards and safety devices properly serviced and functional.
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• Work area • Your unit • All safety decals ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or curbs. Keep children and people away. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area. DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without proper training.
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Never carry passengers. Check clutch and brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. All motion of drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop quickly when control levers are released. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow speed to avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
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INSTALLATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. UNPACKING UNIT On each side of the snow thrower, remove the bracket that secures the snow thrower to the shipping crate (figure 3). Carefully, remove all items from the shipping crate. Hardware Pack Item 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Snow Thrower Bracket Figure 3 OEe040 Package Contents: Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below and shown in figure 4.
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3 2 4 5 1 6 7 20 19 8 18 9 10 17 11 13 16 12 OEe0045 14 15 Figure 4 REMOVE MOWER DECK AND INSTALL SNOW TIRES NOTE: Do not discard the mower deck, turf tires, or hardware. Store these items until the next mowing season. 5 1. Remove mower deck and mower belt. See Owner’s Manual. 2. Remove two rear turf tires from unit and install two snow tire and wheel assemblies (item 5) on unit (figure 5).
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Install Snow Thrower Modify Front Lift Weldment and Attachment Lift Pedal (Figure 6) NOTE: Go to Install Snow Thrower Frame on Unit on page 9 if a 9/16 in. hole is already drilled through the left front lift weldment and attachment lift pedal. Flat washer. Existing bushing. Left rear lift bracket. Lift link, flat washer, and hair pin. 1. Place the attachment lift pedal in the lowest position. 2. Drill a 9/16 in. hole through the left front lift weldment and attachment lift pedal as shown in figure 6.
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Right Rear 11 10 17 Left Rear 18 18 16 17 16 16 20 16 19 17 Snow Thrower Frame 18 Snow Thrower Frame 10 11 10 11 8 8 10 11 9 9 10 11 Right Front Left Front Figure 8 GB - 10
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2. Install skid shoes as shown in figure 9. Place Skid Shoes in Operating Position (Figure 9) 3. Adjust skid shoes (see Skid Shoe Adjustment (Figure 14) on page 17). NOTE: The skid shoes are shipped upside down. 1. Remove mounting hardware and skid shoes from snow thrower.
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Install PTO Belt (Figure 10) 1. Install PTO belt (item 7) on electric clutch pulley and snow thrower pulley. 7 Electric Clutch Pulley Snow Thrower Pulley Main Wire Harness Idler Pulley Figure 10 Headlight Wire Harness OEe022 Snow Thrower Wire Harness Install Snow Thrower Wire Harness (Figure 11) WARNING: Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections.
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INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS 5. Install two hot surface decals (item 6) on unit. (Figure 12) 6. Install two reflectors (item 4) on cast iron weight (item 3). WARNING: ALWAYS install counterweights before operating unit with snow thrower attached. ALWAYS remove counterweights when snow thrower is removed from unit. 14 4 12 2 WARNING: Each counterweight weighs 56 lb (25.54 kg) for a combined total weight of 112 lb (50.8 kg). 13 1.
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OPERATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 15 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 7 OEe024 Figure 13 9. Headlight – Provides illumination for throwing snow at night. 1. PTO – Engages the auger. 2. Chute Crank – Rotates the chute and changes the direction of the snow being discharged. 3. Chute Deflector Lever – Controls the chute deflector and changes the height of the snow being discharged. 4.
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BEFORE EACH USE 6. Choose the direction and height of snow discharge. • Use the chute crank to control the direction of snow discharge. WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check safety interlock system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly. • Use the chute deflector lever to control the height of snow discharge. NOTE: Disengage the PTO to disengage the auger. 1. Check the safety interlock system of the unit.
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Interval Before Each Use After Each Use Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Task Check Fasteners Action • Check mounting hardware that attaches the snow thrower to the unit and all other fasteners. • Check shear bolts for damage.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT Skid Shoe Adjustment (Figure 14) Skid shoes control the amount of clearance between the scraper blade and the ground and should be adjusted as conditions require. IMPORTANT: Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow 1-1/4 in (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. Mounting Hardware 1.
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SCRAPER BLADE REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 15) 1. Place snow thrower on blocks. 2. Remove mounting hardware and scraper blade from snow thrower. Discard scraper blade. NOTE: Replace scraper blade if scraper blade has worn to the point that the snow thrower housing will soon be touching the ground. 3. Install new scraper blade on snow thrower with mounting hardware. NOTE: For part numbers of the scraper blade and mounting hardware go to Snow Thrower and Auger Assembly on page 30.
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AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: If the drift cutters are installed, the snow thrower can be placed in the storage position (see figure 24 on page 22) to replace the auger belt. If drift cutters are not installed, DO NOT place snow thrower in the storage position to replace the auger belt. Remove Snow Thrower from Unit 1. Shut off engine and lower snow thrower to the ground. 1. Remove finger guard from snow thrower. WARNING: Avoid Electric Shock.
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DRIFT CUTTER REMOVAL (FIGURE 18) Drift cutters extend the width of the snow thrower from 42 inches to 46 inches (1.06 meters to 1.16 meters). If the extra width is not needed, the drift cutters can be removed. 1. Remove mounting hardware, skid shoe, and drift cutter from snow thrower. Front Weldment Lift Link 2. Install skid shoe on snow thrower with mounting hardware. Trunnion 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite side.
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CHUTE DEFLECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT Headlight (Figure 22) NOTE: Adjust the chute deflector cables if the chute deflector does not move up or down properly. 1. Loosen adjustment nuts. 2. Turn adjustment barrel on each chute deflector cable until chute deflector cables are taunt. 3. Tighten adjustment nuts.
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STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Storage Position If the drift cutters are installed, the snow thrower can be placed in the storage position (figure 24). NEVER place snow thrower in the storage position without the drift cutters installed. IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water. DO NOT store unit outdoors. Clean plastic surfaces with sponge and mild detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. Remove all snow, ice, salt, dirt, grease, etc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The headlights do not turn on or shine in the wrong direction. Probable Cause Correction 1. The ignition switch is not turned to the headlight position. 1. Turn ignition switch to the headlight position (see Operating Headlights on page 15). 2. The snow thrower wire harness is not connected to the main wire harness. 2. Connect the snow thrower wire harness to the main wire harness (see Install Snow Thrower Wire Harness on page 12). 3. The headlights are out of adjustment. 3.
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PARTS LIST FRAME ASSEMBLY 23 17 25 22 4 18 23 26 22 28 19 23 15 2 22 4 26 16 3 16 20 4 24 4 18 5 6 17 16 19 6 15 14 2 27 7 3 5 4 13 21 1 8 9 10 4 12 4 4 10 9 4 11 OEe001 GB - 24
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FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Item Part No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 05958400 03788751 06536300 06542000 00264551 05957800 00260351 00263751 00263651 05948700 00266151 02463600 00264451 01590400 06430200 06714900 05958400 03788851 03788651 03788900 06223600 06714000 06439000 03838600 03789100 05503900 03967500 04446351 4 2 4 23 8 4 1 1 2 9 1 2 1 2 5 5 4 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 4 2 1 Description Hex Bolt, .38-16 x 2.
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REDUCTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 16 4 17 15 5 18 37 14 19 36 6 20 18 12 35 8 34 21 33 11 13 11 32 31 6 7 22 22 23 22 8 21 30 12 24 17 9 25 29 3 22 2 26 1 27 17 33 28 10 OEe003 GB - 26
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REDUCTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Item Part No. Qty.
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SNOW CHUTE AND CHUTE CRANK ASSEMBLY 4 1 2 5 6 7 3 23 22 24 9 34 8 25 9 9 26 33 11 10 27 28 4 13 32 31 17 12 15 16 18 19 16 14 29 30 35 11 28 35 36 28 11 20 21 39 37 39 35 28 38 11 38 GB - 28 OEe005
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SNOW CHUTE AND CHUTE CRANK ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Ariens Part No. 01019800 07508300 NA 06215700 NA NA NA 06437200 06529800 06308600 06433600 06543100 03247700 02470400 06714500 05500006 06436200 06216100 00266700 00266900 00266800 NA NA NA NA NA 05947700 06437300 NA 06529700 NA 06118000 06212100 06437200 06529700 NA NA 06219900 06543100 Agri-Fab Part No. Qty.
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SNOW THROWER AND AUGER ASSEMBLY 13 14 15 16 15 14 13 17 18 11 12 5 5 19 19 20 21 22 27 5 5 6 3 29 6 10 8 5 9 7 23 24 29 4 6 26 1 2 25 31 30 29 39 40 37 27 32 41 28 27 5 5 38 5 37 34 3 35 37 6 42 3 34 33 OEe005 GB - 30
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SNOW THROWER AND AUGER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Ariens Part No. 05960300 06308800 06436200 NA 06529800 06308600 00265251 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 05947000 NA NA NA NA 00266651 00266551 06543100 07414400 06437200 NA 06215700 06216100 NA NA 08553700 043922 07311400 05957900 NA 06542000 00271951 05948700 00264551 06444000 05963300 Agri-Fab Part No. Qty.
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WHEELS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS 2 1 3 3 4 5 9 8 5 6 7 Item Part No. Qty. 1 2 05962200 00272000 47788 05958000 03789051 06543600 06542000 00259000 07754100 00172000 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 Description Bolt, Hex .50-13 x 5.00 Grade 5 Reflector (Agri-Fab Part Number) Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 1.25 Grade 5 Bracket, Weight Nut, Top Locking Flange .50-13 Nut, Top Locking Flange .38-16 Assembly, Wheel and Tire, Snow Hog 18 x 6.
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Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 1/1/2012 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
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To Find an Authorized Service Representative: In the U.S. and Canada: Use the dealer locator on our websites: www.ariens.com • www.gravely.com Or contact us by mail or by phone: In the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, In Europe, Asia, Africa or the In Australia or New Zealand: Central and South America: Middle East: 109-111 Abbot House Countax Ltd, Countax House Ariens Company Hallam, Victoria 3803 Australia Great Haseley, Oxfordshire, 655 W.
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Ariens GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.