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Owner's

Sno-Thro

Manual

A Message to Ariens Customers...

Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We are
pleased that you have purchased the best equipment
available. The care you give your Ariens equipment
will determine the satisfaction 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
equipment and is ready and able to serve you. If
engine repair or service is required, they can be

Safety Alert Symbol And Notations

obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an authorized
engine manufacturer's service center. If service is

required, be prepared to supply the sen/ice person
with the Model and Serial Number of the equipment
and the engine, as well as a full description of the
problem encountered.

NOTE: The descriptions and specifications

contained in this manual were in effect at the time the
manual was approved for printing. Ariens Company

reserves the right to discontinue models without

notice and without incurring obligation. The
equipment described within this manual may not be

identified as either standard or optional and the
various illustrations may not all be applicable to your
particular unit. If you have questions, always check
with your Ariens dealer.

The following safety notations are used throughout
this manual to call attention to special information or

operating procedures. Understand the message in
each notation and be alert to unsafe conditions and

the possibility of personal injury.

NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference

inforrriation regarding proper operation and
maintenance practices.

IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement indicates

specific procedures or information that is required to
prevent damage to the machine or its attachments.

This safety alert symbol is used to
attract your attention! PERSONAL

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SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When you see
this symbol - BECOME ALERT - HEED

ITS MESSAGE.

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CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates unsafe
conditions that could result in personal

injury.

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WARNING: A WARNING describes a
condition where failure to follow the

instructions couid result in severe
personal injury.

DANGER: A DANGER designates a

condition where failure to follow

instructions or heed warning will most
likely result in serious personal injury
or death.

Contents

Model

IT Accessory..............................................................12

Adjustments........................................................10

Controls and Features........................................ 5

Decals....................................................................3

Lubrication and Maintenance
Operation

Preparation for Operation

Safety Alert Symbol and Notations

Safety Precautions

Specifications.....................................................12

Storage...............................................................

Warranty

Specific Model and Serial Numbers are on a label

located on the frame of your Rotary Brush and on a
label located on the product registration.form.
Record those numbers below and transfer the label

from the product registration to place indicated below.

Use these numbers whenever parts or service is
required.

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Model Number

Serial Number.

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MODEL SERIAL

LABEL FROM

PRODUCT

REGISTRATION

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Model 937004 Ariens Recoil Start

3 H.P. 21" Two Stage Sno-Thro
Serial No. 000101 and up.

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NOTE: All references to “Left”, “Righf, “Front” and
“Rear'’ are given from operator’s position.

Safety Precautions

Training

Read and understand this Owner's Manual and
engine instructions before operating unit. Be

thoroughly familiar with controls and proper use of

equipment. Know how to stop unit and disengage

control quickly in an emergency.

Use only accessories designed for your unit. See
your Ariens Dealer for a complete list of accessories.

Understand and follow each Danger, Warning,
Caution and instruction decal installed on equipment.

NEVER allow children to operate equipment. DO

NOT allow adults to operate unit without proper

instructions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly children and pets.

©Ariens 1994

Safe operation of this equipment requires your
complete and unimpaired attention at all times. DO
NOT operate unit after or during the consumption of
medication, drugs or alcohol.

Preparation

Before first snowfall of the season clearly mark
location of all obstacles (such as driveway markers,

water or gas shut off and etc.) so that they can be
avoided when throwing snow.

Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of objects

which might be picked up and thrown. Remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, bones and other

foreign objects.

Wear adequate winter outer garments, gloves and

rubber footwear which will improve footing on slippery

surfaces.

Part Number 037097A

Printed in U.S.A.7/94

Safety Precautions (Continued)

Wear eye protection such as safety goggles to
protect eyes from objects that may be thrown from
machine.

DO NOT wear loose clothing or scarves that may get
caught in rotating parts of unit.

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved
(RED) fuel container.

NEVER allow smoking materials, sparks or flame
(match, pilot light, etc.) near equipment or fuel
container.

Check fuel supply before starting engine. Fill fuel
tank outdoors with extreme care; DO NOT fill fuel
tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine
is still hot from operation. Replace fuel cap securely
and wipe spilled fuel before starting engine.

DO NOT use unit on loose gravel that may be picked
up and thrown out discharge chute causing damage
or injury.

NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit

while engine is running (except where specifically

recommended).

Operation

DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts,
clear of discharge opening at all times.

Check function of all controls before starting engine.

Keep all safety devices and guards in position and

operating properly or personal injury may result.
Open doors if engine is run in garage, exhaust fumes

are dangerous. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area.

Operate equipment only when there is good visibility
and tight.

Always be sure of your footing (walk never run).

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Disengage power to auger/impeller when unit is
being transported or is not in use.

Keep

DO NOT overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.

NEVER direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone in front of equipment
while unit is in operation. Be familiar with area of
operation.

Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and hidden hazards
in area of operation.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hazards and traffic. DO NOT operate unit near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs,
etc., without proper adjustment of discharge direction
and angle.

DO NOT clear snow across face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
DO NOT attempt to clear steep slopes.

Stop engine, remove key and wait for moving parts to
stop before leaving operator's position for any reason
such as; unclogging auger/impeller housing or
discharge chute, when making any repairs,
adjustments, inspections or cleaning unit.

DO NOT touch equipment parts which might be hot

from operation. Before attempting to maintain, adjust
or service allow such parts to cool.

If equipment vibrates abnormally, disengage
attachment, stop engine at once, and remove key.
Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble. Repair
any damage before restarting unit.

After striking a foreign object, stop engine, remove

key and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving

operator's position. Thoroughly inspect unit for any

damage and repair damage before restarting and

operating unit.

Run unit a few minutes after throwing snow to

prevent freeze up of auger/impeller in housing.

Take all possible precautions when leaving unit

unattended, such as disengaging power to

attachment, stopping engine and removing key to

prevent unauthorized use.

Safety Precautions (Continued)

Maintenance and Storage

DO NOT change engine governor setting or

overspeed engine.
Keep aii nuts, bolts and screws tight and be sure

equipment is in safe working condition. Check all
hardware at regular intervals.

Refer to Owner's Manual for important instructions if

Sno-Thro is to be stored for extended periods.
Never store equipment with fuel in tank inside a

building where fumes mdy resbh an open flame or
spark. Allow engine ff.. eool before storing in any
enclosure.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as

necessary.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY READ
OWNERS MANUEL AND UNDERSTAND
PURPOSE OF ALL SAFETY ALERTS

Safety Decals

A DANGER

ROTATING
PARTS

Stop engine &
remove ignition
key before clearing

Figure 1: Decal Locations

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DANGER]

Keep clear of

auger while
engine is running.