Ariens 932001 2.7 HP Compact SNO-THRO Snow Blowers Owner’s Manual

2.7 HP.
COMPACT SNO-THRO

932001 2.7 HP Compact SNO-THRO Snow Blowers

OWNERS MANUAL
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER 932001 – 2.7 H.P.
SERIAL NUMBER 000101 & UP
PART NUMBER 032047
PRICE $.50

ARIENS COMPANY BRILLION, WIS. 54110

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

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.

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- starting and operating the snow thrower.

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 thé 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- mobifes, window 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.
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 prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

CONTROLS

1. SPEED SELECTOR: Sets speed of tractor. Change speed or shift to reverse.
2. THROTTLE: Controls engine speed.
3. TRACTOR CLUTCH LEVER: Activates tractor drive. Depress to drive tractor, release to stop
4. HAND CRANK: Turns discharge chute 210° so snow can be thrown away from area being cleared.
5. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH: Activates rake and im- peller. Depress to activate. Release to stop.
6. CHOKE: Move choke to choke position to start engine.
7. KEY SWITCH: Prevents unauthorized use. Turn on to run, turn off to stop.
8. PRIMER: Push four times to prime engine with fuel prior to starting.
9. STARTER BUTTON: The starter button is found on all units equipped with electric starters. Plug the 120 volt cord into the starter block; plug the opposite end into a convenient 120 volt outlet. Push the starter button to start the engine.

CAUTION:
A HIGH SPEED IMPELLER ROTATES INSIDE THIS HOUSING TO THROW THE SNOW. NEVER REACH OR PUSH ANY OBJECT INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE WITH THE IMPELLER ROTATING.

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING
Fill crankcase with Ariens Sno-Thro oil 5W-20 when using Sno-Thro.
Use Ariens Gard-N-Yard oil MS classification SAE-30 oil ‘when using lawn attachments.
Refer to Engine Manual for appropriate crankcase oil substitutes.
Fill fuel tank 11 with fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline. (Leaded “regular” grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute).
Make visual check with regards to safety precautions, obstructions, lubrication and maintenance.
NOTE: Check for frozen fan before starting engine. These problems arise in wet, slushy snow. If the fan is frozen, it is best freed by thawing in a heated garage or other building.
The best solution 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 fan. After engine is stopped move choke lever to full choke and throttle control to fast and leave in this position.

TO START
Turn key 1 to “Run” position.
Move choke lever 8 to “FULL” choke position.
Move throttle 2 to “START” position. Push primer bulb 8 four times.
Pull recoil starter 12 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 3/4 choke, then to 1/2 choke, then to “OFF”,
TO TRANSPORT
Move speed selector 1 to desired speed.
Press down on handlebars to raise front of Sno-Thro slightly off the ground.
Depress tractor clutch lever 3 to transport unit.
TO OPERATE
Move deflector 13 to desired height.
Turn hand crank (4) to direct discharge chute.
Move throttle (2) to “FAST” speed.
Move speed selector 1 to desired speed.
Depress attachment clutch 5  to in position.
Depress tractor clutch Iwer 3 to move tractor. Note that the clutch lever on BOTH handelbars must be depressed to operate the machine and blow snow.
Speed. of the machine is controlled by the throttle and speed selector.
TO STOP
Release tractor clutch lever 3. Allow the Sno-Thro to run for a short time to throw out slush and water and prevent freezing of the fan.
Release attachment clutch 5.
Turn key 7 to “Off” position.
Place chke in “FULL” choke position. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

MAINTENANCE

Anam Company recommends that you have adjustments  made by your local Ariens dealer. He has the tools and knowhow to properly perform these maintenance adjustments which may be required to keep the Sno-Thro operating at peak efficiency. The SnoThro 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 bolit.
Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to the machine, USE ONLY ARIENS SHEAR BOLTS FOR REPLACEMENT. Each time a shear bolt is replaced (and once each year) the rake should be rotated on the shaft and the shaft oiled. Oil shaft through shear bolt holes.The runneu 14 on each side of the blower housing are all adjustable to suit conditions. Raising or lowering the runners controls the distance the scraper is held above the surface 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 gnow 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 rests on the surface and scrapes clean. BLOWER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
The blower clutch is adjusted by connecting the spring on the clutch rod into the proper link on the clutch handle chain. Properly adjusted, the spring should be slightly extended with the clutch handle .down. This should occur without the attachment activator lever touching the hub. If the activator lever touches the hub, the blower belt idler pulley must be adjusted in the idler arm. Loosen the cap screw on the idler and move the idler IN TOWARD the belt. Readjust the spring in the chain for proper action. DRIVE DISC ADJUSTMENT
The only adjustment for the drive disc is made by adjusting the length of the traction clutch rod. With the clutch handle  in the full upright position and the clutch bracket downagainst the stop, tighten the allen screw in the rod adapter. To check the adjustment, push the SnoThro with the clutch handle up; it should roll freely. While pushing the Sno-Thro, slowly lower the clutch handle. The wheels should start to drag with the clutch handle approximately halfway down to the handlebar grip when properly set. If necessary, adjust the clutch rod in the rod adapter to secure this adjustment.
NOTE: The hex nut on the clutch link just above the spring on the clutch linkage is NOT an adjustment. This nut should be tightened just enough to hold the spring snug and prevent the spring from rattling when traction clutch is released.

DRIVE DISC ADJUSTMENT
The only adjustment for the drive disc is made by adjusting the length of the traction clutch rod. With the clutch handle in the full upright position and the clutch bracket down against the stop, tighten the allen screw in the rod adapter. To check the adjustment, push the Sno-Thro with the clutch handle up; it should roll freely. While pushing the Sno-Thro, slowly lower the clutch handle. The wheels should start to drag with the clutch handle approximately halfway down to the handlebar grip when properly set. If necessary, adjust the clutch rod in the rod adapter to secure this adjustment.
NOTE: The hex nut on the clutch link just above the spring on the clutch linkage is NOT an adjustment. This nut should be tightened just enough to hold the spring snug and prevent the spring from rattling when traction clutch is released.

BELT REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:
SINCE REPLACING THE BELTS WILL INVOLVE TURNING THE ENGINE OVER WITH THE STARTER, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED DURING THIS PROCEDURE.
The drive belt and the attachment drive belt are both accessible by tipping apart the blower housing and tractor as follows:

1. Remove the nut and-washer holding the worm clevis on the bracket. Remove the chute crank by sliding it back in the bracket and out of the way.
2. Remove the two flanged whizlock screws securing the belt guard to the tractor. Remove the belt guard.
3. Remove the top cap screws and loosen the lower cap screws on each side that secures the blower housing to the frame. As the blower housing and tractor are tipped apart, roll the belt off the engine sheave between the sheave and belt finger. This can be easily done by pulling the recoil starter rope to rotate the engine sheave. With the belt disconnected, the blower housing may then be tipped from the frame,

REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER DRIVE BELT
The blower drive belt remains on the sheave on the blower housing. Place the new belt on the sheave. Hold it in position on the sheave as the blower is tipped into position on the tractor. Be sure the brake shoe seats on the beit as the units are tipped together. Once assembled, roll the blower belt on to the engine sheave and position the idler on the outside of the belt.
REPLACEMENT OF TRACTION DRIVE BELT
With the blower and tractor tipped apart, spring the idler from the drive belt and remove from around the lower sheave and engine sheave. Install the new belt on the engine sheave and lower sheave. Then spring the idle back into position on the outside of the drive belt.
With the belts in position and the idler in place, check the belt alignment. The engine sheave and the tractor sheave must align with one another. If the sheaves are not properly aligned, loosen the setscrews on the engine sheave and align the sheaves. Retighten the setscrews.
REPLACEMENT OF BLOWER HOUSING

1. Tip the blower and tractor together. Hold the blower drive belt up as the units are tipped together. Be sure the blower brake shoe seats on the blower sheave. Secure with the two cap screws into the frame. As the cap screws are tightened hold up on the handlebars to be sure the two units are secured tightly together.
2. Roll the blower belt on to the engine sheave. Pull the ,-\recoll starter rope to turn the engine sheave and roll the belt into place under the belt finger.
3. Check the belt finger spacing. There should be 1/8 inch clearance all around the belt finger and belt with the blower clutch engaged. Readjust the belt finger if required.
4. Check the sheave alignment with the blower belt in place and clutch engaged. Readjust the position of the blower sheave as required to align the sheaves. It may be necessary to tip the blower housing away from the tractor to gain access to the blower sheave.
5. Replace the belt guard and chute crank assemblies. Readjust the chute crank as described in the paragraph above. Replace the spark plug wire.

REPLACEMENT OF FRICTION WHEEL

1. Tip the machine up on the blower housing and brace securely. Remove two cap screws at back of frame securing the bottom cover and loosen two cap screws at front  frame sides and remove the cover.
2. Remove the four whizlock nuts holding the bearing flange on the right hand side of the frame. Remove the bearing flange and carriage bolts.
3. Remove the hairpin cotter from the traction clutch rod. Pull this rod from the clutch fork arm and tip it up and out  of the way.
4. Slide the friction wheel assembly and hex shaft to the right ™ until the left end of the hex shaft comes free of the left bearing. Then slip the whole assembly back to the right and pull it forward out of the frame.
5. With the friction wheel assembly out of the frame, the three cap screws holding the friction wheel to the hub may be removed and the friction wheel removed.
6. Position a new friction wheel on the hub and secure with the three cap screws. Tighten securely.
7. Slip the right end of the complete friction wheel assembly and hex shaft into the hole in the right side of the frame. Position the friction wheel hub in the forks. Slide the hex shaft to the left and into the left bearing being sure flat washer is in position. See that the pinion gear meshes with the large gear.
8. Replace the bearing flange on the right side of the frame and secure with the four carriage bolts and nuts. Reconnect the traction clutch rod in the clutch fork arm and secure with a hair pin cotter. Readjust the traction clutch as described above.

NOT AN ADJUSTMENT

LUBRICATION

ENGINE
Fill crankcase (18) with Aviens Sno-Thro off 6W-20 when using. Sno-Thro.
Use Ariens Gard-N-Yard. oil MS classification SAE-30 when using lawn attachments,
Refer to engine owners manual for appropriate crankcase oil substitutes.
Fill fuel tank  11 with fresh, clean unleaded automotive gasoline. (Leaded “regular” grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute.)
NOTE: For detailed instructions on engine refer to manu- facturer’s booklet packed with the machine.
TRACTOR DRIVE
At start of season, grease gears, hex and axle shaft as in dicated in Figure 14. Use Ariens Moly Lithium grease.
Put two or three drops of light oil on shift lever and other linkage points. CAUTION: Do not allow grease or oil to come in contact with friction wheel, drive disc or belts. SNO-THRO UNIT
Check the lubrication in the blower gear case by removing the filler plug on the side of the gear case just above the left hand auger shaft. Lubricant should be even with the hole with the machine sitting level.
To Drain Gear Case: Remove fill plug. Tip up on blower housing and allow oil to drain. Tip unit back on wheels.
Fill gear case with Ariens Liquid Grease (Part No. 000070). Oil rake shaft periodically or each time a shear bolt is replaced. At the end of the season, remove shear bolts, oil rake shaft through shear bolt holes, turn rakes on shaft several times and replace shear bolts.
Oil the discharge chute with several drops of heavy oil.

STORAGE

ENGINE — Follow detail instructions in the Engine Manual.
SNO-THRO — Lubricate, clean and repaint as necessary.
Cover and store in dry place.

TRACTOR PARTS FOR MODEL 932001 CAUTION
ORDER PARTS BY PART NUMBER NOT BY REFERENCE NUMBER. ANY PART ORDERED BY REFERENCE NUMBER WILL BE DISREGARDED.
TRACTOR PARTS FOR MODEL 932001 SNO-THRO PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 932001
MODELES 9320017)
SOUFFLEURS SNO-THRO

DEALER SET UP AND PRE-SERVICE

1. GENERAL
   The unit is shipped with tractor and snow head assembled. The handlebars are assembled but must be installed on the tractor and the clutch rods and chute crank instalied.

2. HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION
   The handlebars are attached to the holes in the side of the frame. Install a 59022 cap screw (3/4” long), a 64123 flat washer and 63003 lockwasher in the lower hole on each side of the frame. Do not tighten. The end of the handlebars are slotted. Slip these slotted ends over the cap screws just in- stalled. Position the handlebars under the flat washer. Insert a 59069 cap screw (1-1/4″ long), 64123 Washer and 63003 lockwasher through each of the upper holes in the handlebars. Tighten all hardware.

3. WIRING HARNESS
   The wiring harness. is supplied attached to the engine. Run this harness from the engine, up the left handlebar, to the key switch. Connect wire to terminals on the key switch. Secure the wiring harness to the left handlebar with a 69099 clamp.

4. TRACTION CLUTCH ROD
   The traction clutch handle is shipped in place on the left handlebar. Insert the bent end of the clutch rod into the hole on the clutch handle. Insert the straight end of the clutch rod into the hole in the rod adapter at the left rear of the frame. With the clutch handle all the way up and the clutch bracket all the way down, tighten the allen screw in the rod adapter to secure the clutch rod.

5. BLOWER CLUTCH ROD
   The blower clutch handle is shipped in place on the right handlebar. Install the blower clutch rod by hooking the end of the clutch rod through the hole in the blower clutch lever on the right rear of the frame. Connect the spring end of the clutch rod to a link in the chain on the handle. Select a link that will allow the spring to extend slightly when the clutch handle is fully depressed.

6. CHUTE CONTROL CRANK
   The chute control crank is shipped fully assembled and in place in the bracket. Install as follows:
   Position the worm clevis on the bracket on the blower housing. Place external tooth lockwasher between worm clevis and bracket. Adjust in slot so that there isa little clearance between worm and gear teeth on blower collar. Secure the worm clevis with the carriage bolt (already in place on the clevis). Use an external tooth lockwasher between and a lockwasher (63023) and a 5/16-18 nut (65015) under the bracket. See Figures 1 and 2.
   Rotate the discharge chute through its full travel to see that it turns easily. Readjust the position of the worm clevis, if required.

7. DEFLECTOR
   The deflector is installed on the discharge chute and need only be raised to operating position. Tip the deflector upand down to be sure it moves freely. If it is too loose, it will move when the snow is blown. Adjust the nut on the carriage bolt with the plastic washer for correct tension.

8. BLOWER GEAR CASE
   Check the lubrication in the blower gear case by removing the filler plug on the side of the gear case just above the left hand auger shaft. Lubricant should be even with the hole with the machine sitting level. Add Ariens Liquid Grease (Part No. 000070) if required. Gearcase holds 2 0z.

9. ENGINE
   Before starting engine, fill the crankcase with Ariens Sno-Thro oil 5W-20 for snow blower operation below 40° F. Use Ariens Gard-N-Oil 10W-30 for operation above 40° F. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for appropriate substitutes.

DEALER MUST MAKE SURE ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS ARE IN POSITION AND OPERATING PROP- ERLY. DEALER MUST INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER ON_SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, OPERATING, CARE AND MAIN- TENANCE. FILL OUT PREWARRANTY REGISTRATION AND MAIL TO ARIENS COMPANY.

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