Ariens 932104 – 8524, 932502 – 8524 User Manual

Sno-Thro®

Owner/Operator Manual

Models

932104 - 8524

932502 - 8524

Transfer model & serial number label from product registration here.

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ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

03249000B 7/03

Supersedes 03249000, A

Printed in USA

Ariens Company

655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157

Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157

USA

Telephone [phone]

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MODEL CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ DU MODÈLE DÉLIVRÉ PAR LE FABRICANT – MODELL- KONFORMITÄTSBE-SCHEINIGUNG AUSGESTELLT DURCH DEN HERSTELLER – CERTIFICATO DI COMFORMITÀ DEL MODELLO RILASCIATO DAL PRODUTTORE – CERTIFICADO DE CONFORMIDAD DEL MODELO PROVISTO POR EL FABRICANTE – MODELLSERTIFIKAT FOR OVERENSSTEMMELSE UTSTEDT AV FABRIKANT –

TILLVERKARENS MODELLCERTIFIKAT OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE – VALMISTAJAN ANTAMA VAKUUTUS MALLIN MÄÄRÄYSTEN MUKAISUUDESTA

We the undersigned, ARIENS COMPANY, certify that: – Nous, soussignés ARIENS COMPANY, certifions que : – Der Unterzeichnete, ARIENS COMPANY, bescheinigt, dass: – La sottoscritta società, ARIENS COMPANY, certifica che: – Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, ARIENS COMPANY, certificamos que: – Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, bekrefter at: – Undertecknad, ARIENS COMPANY, intygar att: – Allekirjoittanut, ARIENS COMPANY, vakuuttaa, että:

Type: – Tipo: WALK BEHIND SNOW THROWER – LES CHASSES-NEIGE AUTOTRACTÉS –

– Tyyppi: – HANDGEFÜHRTE SCHNEEFRÄSE – SPAZZANEVE SEMOVENTE –

Typ: CAMINAR POR DETRÁS DE LA LANZADORA DE NIEVE – SNØFRESER –

GÅ BAKOM SNÖSLUNGAN – KÄSINOHJAILTAVA LUMILINKO

Trade Name: – Appellation	ARIENS Sno-Thro
commerciale : –
Handelsbezeichnung: – Nome
commerciale: – Nombre comercial: –
Handelsnavn: – Handels-
beteckning: – Kauppanimi:
Model: – Modèle : – Modell: –
Modello: – Modelo: – Modell: –	932502
Modell: – Malli:
Serial # Range: – Gamme de
numéros de Série : –
Seriennummern: – Gamma	> 000101
n. di serie: – Rango de nº de serie: –
Serienummerområde: –
Serienummer-område: –
Sarjanumerot:
Coforms to: – Conforme à : – Entspricht: – Conforme a: –			98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 92/
Conforme a: – Er i samsvar med: – Uppfyller: – Täyttää			31/EEC, 2000/14/EC (V)
seuraavat vaatimukset:

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	Representative Measured Sound Power Level	Guaranteed Sound Power Level (Lwa) –
	(Lwa) – Niveau de puissance acoustique	Niveau garanti de puissance acoustique –
	représentatif – Repräsentativer gemessener	Garantierter Geräuschpegel – Livello di
	Geräuschpegel – Livello di potenza sonora	potenza sonora garantito – Nivel de potencia
	rappresentativo rilevato – Nivel de potencia	acústica garantizado – Garantert lydeffektnivå
	acústica representativo medido – Representativt	– Garanterad ljudnivå – Taattu äänen tehotaso
	målt lydeffektnivå – Representativ uppmätt
	ljudnivå – Edustava, mitattu äänen tehotaso
	932502: 108 dBA		932502: 110 dBA
	Philip J. Smucker:			5/21/2003
	Manager of Product Conformance (Keeper of Technical			Date –
	File) – Responsable de la conformité des produits (en		Signature – Firma –	Data –
	possession du document technique) – Leiter der			Datum –
			Unterschrift – Signatur –
	Produktübereinstimmung (Verantwortlicher für die			Fecha –
			Namnteckning –
	technische Dokumentation) – Addetto alla conformità			Dato –
			Allekirjoitus
	del prodotto (in possesso del documento tecnico) –			Päiväys

Gerente de conformidad de los productos (en posesión del documento técnico) – Ansvarlig for produktsamsvar (innehaver av teknisk fil) – Chef för produktöverensstämmelse (innehavare av tekniska dokument) – Tuotteen vaatimustenmukaisuudesta vastaava johtaja (teknisen tiedoston haltija)

CE Sound and Vibration – Niveau sonore et vibration CE – CE-Geräuschpegel und Vibrationswerte – Livello sonoro e vibrazioni CE – Sonido y vibración CE – CE-lydnivå og Vibrasjonsmåling – CE ljudnivå och Vibrations-mätning – CE-melutaso Tärinä

Model: – Modèle : – Modell: – Modello: – Modelo:	932502
– Modell: – Modell: – Malli:
Oper. Ear Sound Pressure (Lpa) in dBA –
Pression acoustique Pression sonore à aux
oreilles de l’opérateur (Lpa) en dBA –
Geräuschstärke am Ohr des Bedieners (Lpa) in
dBA – Potenza sonora percepita dall’operatore
(Lpa) in. dBA – Presión de sonido en el oído (Lpa)
in dBA – Lydtrykk i førerens øre (Lpa) in. dBA – vid
förarens position (Lwa) i dBA – Kuljettajan korvaan
kohdistuva äänipaine (Lpa)/dBA	95
Vibration Measure (m/sec2) @ Operator Hands –
Niveau de vibrationaux mains de l’opérateur –
Vibrationswerte An den Händen des Bedieners –
Misura delle vibrazioni alle mani dell’operatore –
Cantidad de vibración en las manos del operador
– Vibrasjonsmåling ved brukerens hender –
Vibrationsmätning vid förarens händer – Tärinä
kuljettajan käsissä
X	2.8
Y	5.9
Z	8.6

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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OS0502

OS2100

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ENGLISH		FRANÇAIS		ESPAÑOL
1.	Traction Drive Clutch	1.	Levier d’embrayage de	1.	Palanca del embrague
	Lever		l’entraînement de la		de la transmisión de la
2.	Ignition Switch, push-pull		traction		tracción
3.	Choke	2.	Clé de contact,	2.	Interruptor de encendido,
4.	Throttle (Engine Stop)		pousser-tirer		tiro-empujel
5.	Runner(s)	3.	Starter	3.	Estrangulador
6.	Axle Lock Pin (932104,	4.	Commande des gaz	4.	Acelerador (parada de
	502)		(arrêt du moteur)		motor)
7.	Belt Cover	5.	Patin(s)	5.	Guía(s)
8.	Headlight (932104, 502)	6.	Broche de blocage de	6.	Pasador de traba del eje
9.	Discharge Chute		l’essieu (932104, 502)		(932104, 502)
	Deflector	7.	Couvercle du courroie	7.	Cubierta de la correa
10.	Discharge Chute	8.	Phare (932104, 502)	8.	Faro (932104, 502)
11.	Impeller	9.	Déflecteur de la goulotte	9.	Deflector de la tolva de
12.	Auger		d’évacuation		descarga
13.	Scraper Blade	10.	Goulotte d’évacuation	10.	Tolva de descarga
14.	Spark Plug and Wire	11.	Turbine	11.	Propulsor
15.	Primer Bulb	12.	Rotor	12.	Sinfín
16.	Oil Fill and Dipstick	13.	Lame racleuse	13.	Cuchilla raspadora
17.	Gas Tank and Cap	14.	Bougie et fil	14.	Bujía y cable
18.	Recoil Starter Handle	15.	Poire d’amorçage	15.	Perilla de cebado
19.	Attachment Clutch Lever	16.	Tube de remplissage en	16.	Llenado de aceite y
20.	Speed Selector		huile et jauge		varilla medidora
21.	Electric Starter (932104)	17.	Réservoir de carburant	17.	Depósito de gasolina
22.	Chute Crank		et bouchon		y tapa
23.	Fuel Shut-off Valve	18.	Poignée du démarreur	18.	Manilla de arranque de
			à cordon		retroceso
		19.	Levier d’embrayage	19.	Palanca del embrague
			de l’outil		del accesorio
		20.	Sélecteur de vitesses	20.	Selector de velocidad
		21.	Démarreur électrique	21.	Arranque eléctrico
			(932104)		(932104)
		22.	Manivelle de la goulotte	22.	Manivela de la tolva
		23.	Robinet de carburant	23.	Válvula de corte del
					combustible

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 4	Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7	Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11	Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13	Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17	Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Service and Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . .	19	Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29

INTRODUCTION

THE MANUAL

Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manuals. If used improperly, this unit could be dangerous and cause personal injury or property damage. The contents will provide you with safety instructions for the safe use of your unit during normal operation and maintenance.

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from operator standing in operation position and facing the direction of forward travel.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS

When ordering replacement parts or making service inquiries, know the Model and Serial numbers of your unit and engine.

Numbers are located on the product registration form in the unit literature package. They are printed on a serial number label, located on the frame of your unit.

Serial

Number

Label

Figure 2

OS0521

•Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.

•Record Engine Model and Serial number here.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not register your unit.

Customer Note: If the dealer does not register your product, please fill out, sign, and return the product registration card to Ariens or go to www.ariens.com.

UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything other than an Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts.

For a brief list of replacement parts see Service Parts in this manual. To obtain a complete parts manual, find your model and serial number. Then go to www.ariens.com or call 1-800-678-5443.

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© Copyright 2003 Ariens Company

DISCLAIMER

Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, make changes to, and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligation. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your unit.

DELIVERY

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 Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed.

NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet.

WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury.

2.Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals.

3.Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all controls function as described in this manual.

4.Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments.

5.Review Limited Warranty Policy.

6.Fill out a Product Registration Card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com.

SAFETY

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.

SAFETY ALERTS

Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:

Attention!

Personal Safety Is

Involved!

Become Alert!

Obey The Message!

The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand all safety messages.

DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury.

WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: POTENTIALLY

HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTATIONS

NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices.

IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.

PRACTICES AND LAWS

Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area. Always follow the practices set forth in this manual.

REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING

Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation.

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SAFETY DECALS AND

LOCATIONS

ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations.

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3	DANGER / PELIGRO
	ROTATING PARTS
	Stop engine & remove ignition key
	before clearing.
	PIECES EN ROTATION
	Arreter le moteur et retirer la clé de
	contact avant le débourrage.
	PIEZAS GIRATORIAS
	Detener el motor y sacar la llave
	antes de despejar.	08093900

	DANGER / PELIGRO					1
				ROTATING PARTS
				Keep clear of auger while engine is
				running.
				PIECES EN ROTATION
				Ne pas s'approcher du rotor lorsque
				le moteur est en marche.
				PIEZAS GIRATORIAS
				Mantenerse alejado del sinfín
				mientras que el motor esté en
				marcha.
SAFETY				SÉCURITÉ	SEGURIDAD
• Read operator's manual.			• Lire le manuel du		• Leer el manual del
• Allow operation only by			l’opérateur.		operador.
properly trained adult,			• Seuls les adultes ayant		• Permitir la operación
never children.			recu la formation		sólo por adultos
• Stop engine and remove			appropriée peuvent		entrenados, nunca
			utiliser la machine,
ignition key prior to					niños.
			jamais les enfants.
leaving operator's			• Toujours arrêter le		• Parar el motor y sacar la
position for any reason.			moteur et retirer la clé de		llave de la ignición antes
• Keep all controls, guards			contact avant de quitter		de dejar el puesto del
and safety devices			le siège de l'opérateur.		operador por cualquier
properly serviced and			• Les commandes,		motivo.
functional.			protections et dispositifs		• Mantener todos los
• Never direct discharge			de sécurité doivent		controles, protectores y
towards persons or			toujours être		dispositivos de
			correctement entretenus		seguridad correctamente
property that may be			et en bon état de
injured or damaged by					y en buen
			fonctionnement.		funcionamiento.
thrown objects.			• Ne jamais orienter la
			goulotte d'évacuation		• Nunca dirigir la descarga
			vers des personnes pour		hacia personas que
			éviter tout risque de		puedan lesionarse o
			blessure par des objets		propiedad que pueda
			projetés ou vers des		dañarse por los objetos
			bâtiments pour éviter de		arrojados.
			les endommager.

OS2350

Figure 3

	1. DANGER!
		ROTATING PARTS.
		Keep clear of auger while engine
		is running.
		• Read Operator’s Manual.
	OS2080	• Allow operation only by
		properly trained adult, never
		children.
		• Stop engine and remove
		ignition key prior to leaving
		the operator’s position for
		any reason.
		• Keep all controls, guards and
		safety devices properly
		serviced and functional.
		• Never direct discharge
		towards persons or property
		that may be injured or
		damaged by thrown objects.

2. WARNING!

Read Owner/Operator Manual.

OL1801

Keep people away from unit while operating. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult.

OL4370

Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects.

OL0910

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Stop engine, remove key, read manual before making any repairs, adjustments.

OL4010

Wear appropriate hearing protection.

OL4690

3. DANGER!

ROTATING PARTS! Stop engine and remove key before clearing.

High speed impeller rotates

below discharge opening. Wait

for all moving parts to stop

OS2070 before removing clogs or servicing.

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.

ALWAYS 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 around inspection of unit and work area to understand:

• 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.

Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury.

Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards.

Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Falling snow, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident. Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light.

Only trained adults may operate unit.

Training includes actual operation.

NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.

NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired.

DO NOT operate unit without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear adequate safety gear, including safety glasses with side shields, and protective gloves. Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery surfaces.

DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts.

Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection.

Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand.

ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts.

NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.

ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.

DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.

Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Adjust Runners so Scraper Blade does not contact gravel.

DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary.

Deflected materials can cause injury and property damage.

Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this unit.

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