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Owner/Operator Manual
Models
932105 - 8526
932506 - 8526
Sno-Thro®
00295900 5/04
Printed in USA
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Ariens Company
655 West Ryan Street
P.O. Box 157
Brillion, Wisconsin
54110-0157 USA
Telephone
(920) 756-2141
Facsimile
(920) 756-2407
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE P AR LE FABRICANT –
EU-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES HERSTELLERS –
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ CE RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE –
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CE EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE –
EF-SAMSVARSERKLÆRING FRA PRODUSENTEN –
EG-DEKLARATIONEN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE UTFÄRDAD
AVTILLVERKAREN –
VALMISTAJAN ANTAMA EY-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSV AKUUTUS –
DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI Z PRZEPISAMI EC WYDANA PRZEZ
PRODUCENTA –
We the undersigned, ARIENS COMPANY, certify that: Nous, soussignés ARIEN S 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: My, niźej podpisani, ARIENS COMPANY,
oświadczamy, że:
Type: Type : Typ:
Tipo: Tipo: Type:
Typ: Tyyppi: Typ:
WALK BEHIND SNOW THROWER – LES CHASSES-NEIGE AUTOTRACTÉS –
HANDGEFÜHRTE SCHNEEFRÄSE – SPAZZANEVE SEMOVENTE –
CAMINAR POR DETRÁS DE LA LANZADORA DE NIEVE – SNØFRESER –
SJÄLVGÅENDE SNÖSLUNGA – KÄSINOHJAILTAVA LUMILINKO –
ODGARNIACZ ŚNIEGU DO PROW ADZENIA PRZED SOBĄ
Trade Name: Appellation commerciale : Handelsbezeichnung: Nome
commerciale: Nombre comercial: Handelsnavn: Handelsbeteckning:
Kauppanimi: Nazwa handlowa:
Ariens
Model: Modèle : Modell: Modello: Modelo: Modell: Modell: Malli: Model:
932506
Conforms to: Est conforme à : Mit den Anforderungen der folgenden Richtlinien übereinstimmt:
È conforme a: Cumple con: Er i samsvar med: Överensstämmer med: Täyttää seuraavat
vaatimukset: Jest zgodny z:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC,
2000/14/EC Conformity Assessment Annex V. Annexe V de l'évaluation de conformité.
Konformitätsbewertung, Anhang V. Annesso V della valutazione di conformità. Anexo V
de la evaluación de la conformidad. Samsvarsvurdering etter vedlegg V. Bedömning av
överensstämmelse Bilaga V. Vaatimustenmukaisuuden arviointi, liite V. Dodatek V, Ocena zgodności.
Representative Measured Sound Power Level (L
wa
) –
Niveau de puissance acoustique représentatif mesuré
(L
wa
) – Repräsentativer gemessener Geräuschpegel
(L
wa
) – Livello di potenza sonora rappresentativo rilevato
(L
wa
) – Nivel de potencia acústica representativo
medido (L
wa
) – Representativt målt lydeffektnivå (L
wa
) –
Representativ uppmätt ljudnivå (L
wa
) – Tyypillinen mitattu
äänitehotaso (L
wa
) – Zmierzony reprezentatywny poziom
mocy akustycznej (L
wa
) –
Guaranteed Sound Power Level (L
wa
) –
Niveau de puissance acoustique garanti (L
wa
) –
Garantierter Geräuschpegel (L
wa
) – Livello di potenza
sonora garantito (L
wa
) – Nivel de potencia acústica
garantizado (L
wa
) – Garantert lydeffektnivå (L
wa
) –
Garanterad uppmätt ljudnivå (L
wa
) – Taattu
äänitehotaso (L
wa
) – Gwarantowany reprezentatywny
poziom mocy akustycznej (L
wa
) –
932506: 108 dB
A
932506: 112 dB
A
3
CE Sound and Vibration – Niveau sonore et vibration CE – CE-Geräuschpegel
und Vibrationswe rte – Livell o sonoro e vibrazi oni CE – Sonido y vibración CE –
CE-lydnivå og Vibrasjonsmåling – CE ljudnivå och Vibrations-mätning – CE-
melutaso Tärinä – CE Dźwięku i Wibracji
Fred J. Moreaux:
Quality and Conformance Manager (Keeper of Technical
File) Responsable de la qualité et de la conformité des
produits (Dépositaire de la fiche technique) Manager
Qualitätssicherung und Konformität (Archivar der
technischen Akte) Responsabile della qualità e della
conformità del prodotto (Depositario del file tecnico)
Gerente de calidad y conformidad (Depositariodel
archivo técnico) Kvalitet- og samsvarsansvarlig
(innehaver av tekniske data) Chef för kvalitet och
produktöverensstämmelse (Inne hava re av tekniska dat a)
Laadusta ja vaatimustenmukaisuudesta vastaava
päällikkö (T ek nisen tie doston haltija) Kierownik do spr aw
jakości i zgodności (Przechowujący Dokumentację
Techniczną)
Ariens Company
Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA
Signature Signature Unterschrift
Firma Firma Signatur
Namnteckning Allekirjoitus
Podpis
05/21/2004
Date Date Datum
Data Fecha Dato
Datum Päiväys
Data
Model: – Modèle : – Modell: – Modello: –
Modelo: – Modell: – Modell: – Malli: – Model:
932506
Oper. Ear Sound Pressure (L
pa
) in dB
A
–
Pression acoustique Pression sonore à aux
oreilles de l’opérateur (L
pa
) en dB
A
–
Geräuschstärke am Ohr des Bedieners (L
pa
)
in dB
A
– Potenza sonora percepita
dall’operatore
(L
pa
) in. dB
A
– Presión de sonido en el oído
(L
pa
) in dB
A
– Lydtrykk i førerens øre (L
pa
) in.
dB
A
– vid förarens position (L
wa
) i dB
A
–
Kuljettajan korvaan kohdistuva äänipaine
(L
pa
)/dB
A
–
Robocze ciśnienie akustyczne na
uchu (L
pa
) w decybelach
A
94
Vibration Measure (m/sec
2
) @ 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 – Pomiar wibracji
(m/sec
2
) na rękach operatora
X 1.8
Y 5.1
Z 5.6
GB - 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service and Adjustment s. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service Par ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9
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.
• 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 1-920-756-4664.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Serial
Number
Label
OS0521
Figure 1
© Copyright 2004 Ariens Company
GB - 5
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 1-920-756-4664 or go to www.ariens.com
on the internet.
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 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.
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.
WARNING: Improper assembly or
adjustments can cause serious injury.
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.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller
is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never
use your hand to clean out the
discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from auger
and impeller.
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.
GB - 6
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,
ALW AYS provide this manual and any needed
safety training before operation.
SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety
Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal
locations.
1. DANGER!
2. WARNING!
3. DANGER!
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.
ROTATING PARTS.
Keep clear of auger while engine
is running.
• Read Operator’s Manual.
• 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.
1
2
3
OS2350
Figure 2
OS2080
Read Owner/Operator Manual.
Keep people away from unit while
operating. Keep children out of
work area and under watchful
care of a responsible adult.
Never direct discharge towards
persons or property that may be
injured or damaged by thrown
objects.
Stop engine, remove key, read
manual before making any
repairs, adjustments.
Wear appropriate hearing
protection.
ONLY use clean-out tool to clear
blockages. NEVER use your
hands.
ROTATING PARTS! ONLY use
clean-out tool to clear blockages.
NEVER use your hands. High
speed impeller rotates below
discharge opening. Wait for all
moving parts to stop before
removing clogs or servicing.
OL1801
OL4370
OL0910
OL4010
OL4690
OS6610
GB - 7
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
ALW AYS 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.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury
or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Always provide good ventilation.
ALW AYS disengage attachment, stop unit and
engine, remove key and allow moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s position.
ROTATING IMPELLER CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
UNCLOG OR CLEAN UNIT WHILE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
the manual and on the machine before
starting.
Understand:
• How to operate all controls.
• The functions of all controls.
• How to STOP in an emergency.
Before starting engine, disengage control(s).
Use only approved extension cords and
receptacles when starting units equipped with
electric starter. DO NOT connect electric
starter cord to any wiring system that is not a
three-wire grounded system.
ALWAYS allow unit and engine to adjust to
outdoor temperatures before clearing snow.
Always be sure of your footing, especially
when operating in reverse or leaving the
operator’s position. Walk, never run during
operation.
GB - 8
DO NOT overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate.
Slow down and turn corners slowly.
Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS back up slowly. Always
look down and behind before and while
backing.
Disengage attachment drive when traveling
from one work area to another.
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.
Before cleaning, removing clogs or making
any inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage
clutch(es), stop unit and engine, remove
key, allow moving parts to stop. Allow hot
parts to cool.
Run unit a few minutes after clearing snow to
prevent freeze-up of attachment.
Disengage attachment when not in use.
Disengage all clutches before starting engine.
Adjust runners to clear gravel or crushed rock
surfaces safely.
Never leave a running unit unattended.
ALWAYS shut off engine before leaving unit.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized
use.
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.
DO NOT park unit on a slope unless
absolutely necessary. When parking on a
slope always block the wheels.
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and
close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when
transporting unit on a truck or trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit
onto trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NEVER secure from rods or linkages that
could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is
running.
Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean up
oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on
or near any unimproved, forest-covered or
brush covered land unless exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark
arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in
effective working order by operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved
fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWA YS
allow engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or
hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
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. Always
place containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove
fuel so no spills will occur. Ensure unit is
secure and will not tip over during
maintenance.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards,
and panels in good repair, in place and
securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove
safety devices.
DO NOT change engine governor settings or
over-speed engine.
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.
GB - 9
Keep all hardware properly tightened. Check
shear bolts frequently.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside
a building where any ignition sources are
present such as hot water heaters, space
heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool
completely before storing in closed area or
covering unit.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly.
See Engine Manual for proper storage.
Use only attachments or accessories designed
for your unit.
Check components frequently. If worn or
damaged, replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts.
Tools Required:
• Pliers
• Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16"
and/or Adjustable Wrench
• Tire Gauge
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
Handlebar and Shift Rod
1. Remove lower wing knobs on handlebar
assembly (Figure 4).
2. Remove upper wing nut and bolt on shift
rod.
3. Loosen upper wing knobs on handlebar.
4. Loosen lower wing nut and bolt on shift
rod.
5. Put speed selector lever into fastest
reverse panel notch.
6. Rotate handlebar up so wing knob holes
align. Install and tighten all wing knobs.
7. Install wing nut and bolt removed in step 2
on shift rod and tighten hardware.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: Dropping or tipping over
boxed unit could result in personal
injury or damage to unit.
Figure 3
OS1642
1.Sno-Thro Unit
2.Chute Crank
3.Discharge Chute
4.Literature Pack
with Extra Shear
Bolts
1
2
3
4
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