Ariens 924000 User Manual
c Hr i en s O W NE R S M AN U AL
924000 SERIES
SNO-THROS
MODEL 924046 5 H.P. 24"
SMALL WHEEL
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 924048 7 H.P. 24"
SMALL WHEEL W/DIFFERENTIAL
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 9240S0 8 H.P. 24"
LARGE WHEEL W/DIFFERENTIAL
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 924052 10 H.P. 32"
LARGE WHEEL W/DIFFERENTIAL
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 924049
7 H.P. TRAC-TEAM TRACTOR
SMALL WHEEL W/DIFFERENTIAL
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 924081
8 H.P. TRAC-TEAM TRACTOR
LARGE WHEEL W/DIFFERENTIAL
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
A mSA6i TO THE ARIENS CUSTOMER...
Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We are pleased
that you have selected Ariens and sincerely believe you have
purchased the best equipment available. The care you give
your new Ariens equipment will greatly determine the satis
faction and service life you will obtain from it. Use this manual
and the engine manual supplied, as your guide. By observing
the instructions and suggestions in these manuals, your Ariens
equipment will serve you well for many years.
Your Ariens dealer will be happy to supply any service or
advice which may be required to keep your Ariens equipment
operating at peak efficiency. He stocks genuine Ariens parts
and lubricants; manufactured with the same precision and
skill as the original equipment. His factory trained staff is
kept well informed on the best methods of servicing Ariens
ATTACHMENTS:
MODEL 824006 24" SNO-THRO
ATTACHMENT FOR SMALL WHEEL TRACTOR
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 824005 24" SNO-THRO
ATTACHMENT FOR LARGE WHEEL TRACTORS
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
MODEL 824008 32" SNO-THRO
ATTACHMENT FOR LARGE WHEEL TRACTORS
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 AND UP
A SAFETY MESSAGE A
The product for which you have requested
information or repiacement parts is not a
current product. The replacement modeis
incorporate product designs, safety features,
safety instructions or warnings which repre
sent the latest “State Of The Art” develop
ments. For your safety and those around you
please contact your nearest Ariens/Gravely
Dealer for a demonstration of the current
product safety provisions and features.
equipment and is ready and able to serve you. If engine repairs
or services are required, they can be obtained from an Ariens
dealer or from an authorized engine manufacturer's service
station.
Should service be required on equipment, be prepared to
supply the serviceman with the Model Number and Serial
Number of the equipment and the engine, as well as a full
description of the trouble encountered.
Finally, your local Ariens dealer is in the best position to
answer your questions and service equipment. If for some
reason he is unable to satisfy your requirements, assistance is
aiways available from the Consumer Services, Ariens Company,
Brillion, Wisconsin 54110. Telephone: (414) 756-2141.
CT^riens
PART NUMBER 024449B
COMPANY BRILLION, WISCONSIN 54110
'A CUT ABOVE THE REST!
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
/VOID POTENTIAL HAZARDS
1. Read owners manual (or operating
and safely InstructionB
2. Observe alMabeisand Inatrucllont
3. Stop engine and wbH tor all movement
to atop before unclogglng or
servicing machine
4. Never allow children to operate the
equipment Never allow adults to
operate the equipment without proper
Inatruchon
5. Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, especially children
6. Never direct discharge at bystanders
or allow anyone in front of unit
1 Keep machine properly maintained
and serviced with all shields, guards
and protective devices in place
78638
78617
78616
cT^riens
5 HP. 78640
7 HP. 78641
8 HP. 78642
10 HP. 78643
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
A IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers
Training
1. Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow
adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and
other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting
the engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
ORDER ALL DECALS BY ARIENS PART NUMBER SHOWN
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
5. Use a grounded three-wire plug-in for all units with electric
drive motors or electric starting motors.
6. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except where specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
before starting to clear snow.
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before re
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starting and operating the snow thrower.
AWARNINGir^:;;;^^^
ROTATING PARTS
Stop engine and remove
spark plug ignition wire before
removing obstructions.
78618
(8,10 HP.[ 7 H.P. ENGINE DECAL 78637
5 H.P. ENGINE DECAL 78611
8 H.P. ENGINE DECAL 78636
10 H.P. ENGINE DECAL 78635
78645
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ROTATING PARTS
Keep clear of collector
rakes while engine
is running
78644 (ON LEFT
78345
WHEEL HUB OF
MODELS 924048,
924050 & 924052)
BE AWARE OF SAFETY DECALS
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position,
before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or dis
charge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
6. When clearing, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Dis
connect the spark plug wire.
7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the
engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of
the building. Open the outside doors: exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
8. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise ex
treme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not
attempt to clear steep slopes.
9. Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
10. Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, auto
mobiles, vyindow wells, drop-offs, etc, without proper ad
justment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away.
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
This engine
has provisions
for electric
starter kit.
78607
®|iTecumseh Engine
instructions
CAUTION
i^or your personal protecfinn.
““read all safety notes in engine
own«T s manual
OPERATION
F-or detailed lubru alion start
inq A operating instriu.('ons,
see (‘ngme owner s manual 4
equipment mtr s insfrut ttons
LUBRICATION
Summer SAE 10 Oil
78608
Winter SAt SW 30 0.1
Te< umseh Prectiu Is ( ompany
son Ni'rt.i
r-aften wi S,l0/'4 USA
78609
ORDER ALL DECALS BY ARIENS PART NUMBERS SHOWN
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.
13. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of the unit.
14. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow
thrower is transported or not in use.
15. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, cabs, etc).
16. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or
light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold
on the handles. Walk; never run.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc, at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where open flame or sparks are present. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to owner's manual instructions for important
details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an ex
tended period.
4. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
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prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
CONTROLS
SPEED SELECTOR: Sets speed of tractor. Change
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speed or shift to reverse.
THROTTLE: Controls engine speed. On 5 and 7 HP
Models move throttle control to "FAST" position
after engine has stopped to minimize throttle damage
due to freezing. On 8 and 10 HP Models move
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throttle to "SLOW" position after engine has stopped
to minimize throttle damage due to freezing.
WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER: Activates tractor
drive. Depress to move tractor, release to disengage
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drive and stop machine.
ATTACHMENT DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER: Activates
auger and impeller. Depress to run auger and im
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peller. Depress to run auger and impeller, release both
attachment and tractor clutch to stop attachment.
HAND CRANK: Turns discharge chute 230° so snow
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can be thrown away from area being cleared.
CHOKE: Move choke to choke position to start
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engine. Models 924046 and 924048 have choke on
top of heater box. Models 924050 and 924052 have
choke at rear of heater box.
PRIMER BUTTON: Injects gas directly into car
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buretor. (A) Move choke lever to full. (B) Push
primer bulbtwo times. (C) Pull start rope three times.
If engine fails to start, repeat procedure from step
(B).
KEY SWITCH: Prevents unauthorized use. Turn on
to run, turn off to stop.
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STARTER BUTTON: The starter button (i^ is found
oh all units equipped with electric starters. Plug the
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120 volt cord into the starter block; plug the op
posite end into a convenient 120 volt outlet. Push
the starter button to start the engine.
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING:
Fill engine crankcase with Ariens Sno-Thro oil 5W-20
when using Sno-Thro.
Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean, regular gasoline.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Make visual check with regards to safety precautions, ob
structions, lubrication and maintenance.
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: Models 924048, 924050 & 924052.
The differential lock is located in the left wheel hub.
When preparing to blow snow, turn the differential lock till it
snaps IN. In this position the differential is locked and both
wheels turn together. Power is applied equally to both. To use
the differential, pull back on the knob and turn it to the
OUT position. This unlocks the differential for easy turning
with mower, vacuum or broom attachments.
If tractor is to be used with lawn attachments, be sure
heater box is removed and air cleaner installed. Follow de
tailed instructions packed with attachment.
NOTE:
Check for frozen throttle control and for frozen impeller fan
before starting engine. These problems arise in wet, slushy
snow. If the impeller is frozen, it is best freed by thawing
in a heated garage or other building. A frozen throttle control
may be freed by starting the engine and letting it run long
enough to heat up the carburetor and loosen the cable. The
best solution for both problems is preventing freezing. Allow
the engine to run for a short time before shutting down to
throw the remaining slush and water out of the blower
housing and thus prevent freezing of the impeller fan. On
5 and 7 HP Models move throttle control to "FAST" position
after engine has stopped to minimize throttle damage due to
freezing. On 8 and 10 HP Models move throttle to "SLOW"
position after engine has stopped to minimize throttle damage
due to freezing.
TO ST ART: Controls are identified in Figure 6.
Turn key to "run" position.
Move choke lever to CHOKE position:
Move throttle to FAST position.
Push primer bulb (l) 2 times.
Pull recoil starter nn to start engine. If the machine is
equipped with an electric starter attach the starter cable to the
starter switch, plug the cable into any convenient 120 volt
electrical outlet ■ and depress the starter button to crank and
start the engine. Follow the starter manufacturers instructions
supplied with the starter.
Move choke ^6^ to no choke gradually as engine warms up.
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TO TRANSPORT:
Move speed selector to desired speed.
Press down on handle bars to raise front of Sno-Thro
slightly off the ground.
Depress wheel drive clutch lever to transport unit.
TO OPERATE:
Move deflector to desirwJ height.
Turn hand crank direct discharge chute.
Depress attachment clutch (£) to engaged position.
Move speed selector to desired speed.
Move throttle (T) to desired speed.
Depress the wheel drive clutch lever to move tractor.
Speed of the machine is controlled by the throttle and
speed selector.
TOSTOP:
Release wheel drive clutch lever Qj Depress attachment
clutch lever ^ to allow the Sno-Thro to run for a short
time to throw out slush and water and prevent freezing the
impeller fan.
Turn key(^ to "off" position to stop.
5 and 7 HP Models: Move throttle to "FAST" position after
engine has stopped.
8 and 10 HP Models: Move throttle to "SLOW" position
after engine has stopped.
NOTE: This Sno-Thro is equipped with a mechanics/ interiock between wheel drive dutch and attachment dutch levers.
When both dutch levers are engaged the mechanical interlock
mil engage and the attachment dutch will remain angled as
long as the wheel drive dutch lever is not released. This frees
the right hand to operate other controls. Once the mechanics/
interlock is engaged, both the wheel drive and attachment
clutch levers must be released to disengage the attachment
drive.
RUNNERS AND SCRAPER BLADE
The runners on each side of the blower housing, and the
scraper blade, along the back of the blower housing, are all ad
justable to suit conditions. Raising or lowering the runners
controls the distance the scraper blade is held above the sur
face being cleared. Runners are adjusted by loosening the two
nuts securing each runner. Move the runner to the desired
position and retighten the nuts. Be sure to adjust both runners
to the same height to keep blower housing level. Uneven
runners make the machine difficult to steer and will result in
an uneven clearing job.
Adjustment of the runners is critical to good cleaning. If the
machine is to be used on a gravel surface lower the runners
so the. blower will not pick up gravel then after the remaining
snow is packed down, the runners may be raised for close
scraping. On smooth concrete or blacktopped surfaces, the
runners may be raised so the scraper blade rests on the sur
face and scrapes clean.
The scraper is adjustable so it may be lowered to compensate
for wear. If the blade is allowed to wear down too far the
blower housing may be damaged.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
The Attachment Clutch is adjusted by connecting the chain
to the spring just below the clutch handle. Connect the spnnii
to a chain link so the chain is snug but so the idler drops away
from the belt with the handle all ^e way up.
Ariens Company recommencte that you have adjustments
made by your local Ariens dealer. He has the tools and know
how to properly perform these maintenance adjustments
which may be required to Heap the Sno-Thro operating at
peak efficiency. The Sno-Thro is equipped with the finest
quality engine obtainable. However, should servicing be
required, it can be obtained from an Ariens dealer or an
authorized engine manufacturer's service station. Should you
decide to make adjustments on your Sno-Thro yourself,
Ariens recommends that you call your dealer for the answers
to any questions that might arise in performing this work.
SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT —_
Occasionally a small object may enter the collector and jam
the rakes. When this occurs, the shear bolts securing the rakes
to the shaft will break and allow the rake to turn freely on the
shaft preventing damage to the gear drive. When this happens,
turn off the engine, remove wire from spark plug, remove the
broken shear bolt and replace with a new ARIENS shear bolt.
Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe
damage to the machine. USE ONLY ARIENS SHEAR BOLTS
FOR REPLACEMENT.
WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
A drive disc adjustment is provided to compensate for wear
on the friction wheel. If slippage occurs when the wheel
drive clutch it engaged, tighten the drive disc adjustment. This
adjustment is accessibie without removing the bottom cover.
See Figure 8.
CLUTCH ROD
ADJUSTMENT NUT
Adjust as follows: Place speed selector between first and
reverse. Tip machine forward on blower housing. Tighten
the adjustment nut while turning the wheels until the wheels
begin to bind. Back off 3 turns. Wheels should then turn
easily.
TOP OF SLOT
1/16" CLEARANCE
CLUTCH LEVER
FIGURE 8
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