Ariens 921031 Manuel utilisateur

Owner/Operator Manual

Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

Models

921013 – Deluxe 30

(Serial No. 35000 and up)

921017 – Deluxe 24 Platinum

(Serial No. 35000 and up)

921018 – Deluxe 30 Platinum

(Serial No. 35000 and up)

921022 – Deluxe 28

(Serial No. 35000 and up)

921023 – Deluxe Track 28

(Serial No. 35000 and up)

921031 – Deluxe 24

(Serial No. 101 and up)

921 Series

Sno-Thro

®

04335900B 8/11

Printed in USA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is

acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product

warranty.

Il est possible d’utiliser de l’essence contenant jusqu’à 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou 10% de MTBE

(éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.

L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent

la garantie

.

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SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . 14

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 25

STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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MANUALS

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.

ENGINE MANUAL

The engine on this unit is covered by a

separate manual specific to the engine. This

manual is included in the literature package

that shipped with the unit. Refer to this

manual for engine service recommendations.

If the engine manual is not available, contact

the engine manufacturer for a replacement

manual.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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• Record Unit Model and Serial

numbers here.

• Record Engine Model and Serial

numbers 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. To locate your nearest

Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com on the

internet.

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,

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.

Figure 1

Serial Number Label

OS7005

WARNING: Improper assembly or

adjustments can cause serious

injury.

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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.

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.

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS

ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety

Decals. Refer to Figure 2 below for Safety

Decal locations.

1. WARNING!

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.

Read Owner/Operator Manual.

Figure 2

1

2

3

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2. DANGER!

3. DANGER!

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

This equipment and/or its engine may include

exhaust and evaporative emissions control

system components required to meet U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

and/or California Air Resources Board

(CARB) regulations. Tampering with

emission controls and components by

unauthorized personnel may result in severe

fines or penalties. Emission controls and

components can only be adjusted by an

Ariens Company dealer or an authorized

engine manufacturer's service center.

Contact your Ariens Company Equipment

Retailer concerning emission controls and

component questions.

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.

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 or 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.

OL4370

OL0910

OL4010

OL4690

OS6610

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.

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DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without

proper training. Only trained adults may

operate unit. Training includes actual

operation.

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.

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.

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 Skid Shoes 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.

ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit

and engine, remove key and allow moving

parts to stop before leaving operator’s

position.

ROTATING AUGER 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.

DO NOT overload the machine capacity by

attempting to operate or to clear snow 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 skid shoes 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.

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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 only an

approved gasoline container with an

appropriately sized dispensing spout.

NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.

ALWAYS 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.

Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both

battery terminals at the same time may result

in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse

battery connections.

Explosive Gases from battery can cause

death or serious injury. Poisonous battery

fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with

skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe

chemical burns.

No flames, No sparks, No smoking near

battery.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective

gear near battery.

DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in

any direction.

ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of

children.

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

Follow First Aid directions for contact with

battery fluid.

• External Contact: Flush with water.

• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15

minutes and get medical attention

immediately!

• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities

of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,

beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get

medical attention immediately!

• In case of internal contact, DO NOT

induce vomiting!

Properly remove fuel and battery before

tipping unit up onto housing, so no spills will

occur.

Secure unit so it 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.

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.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

ASSEMBLY

Tools Required:

•Pliers

• Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2,

9/16 in. and/or Adjustable Wrench

• Tire Gauge

Unfold Handlebar

(Figure 5)

1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper

hardware on the handlebar assembly.

2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod.

3. Put the speed selector lever in the

second reverse position.

4. Rotate the handlebars into operating

position.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage cable

spring hooks when rotating handlebars

upward.

5. Install and tighten all hardware on the

handlebar assembly and shift rod.

6. Check tension on auger and traction

clutch cables.

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

1. Sno-Thro Unit

2. Discharge Chute

3. Chute Crank

4. Literature Pack

5. Fuel Cap (Packaged Separately)

(921013)

1

2

4

3

OS7021

921013, 022, 023, 031

5

Figure 4

1. Sno-Thro Unit

2. Discharge Chute

3. Chute Rod

4. Literature Pack

5. Chute Control Assembly and Cable

6. Fuel Cap (Packaged Separately)

(921018)

1

2

4

3

OS7019

921017, 018

6

5

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IMPORTANT: Cables should not be slack nor

under tension. Adjust as necessary.

Install Discharge Chute and

Discharge Chute Crank

(921013, 022, 023, 031)

(Figures 6 and 7)

1. Grease underside of discharge chute

ring (if not already greased).

2. Remove mounting hardware from auger

housing (Figure 6).

3. Install discharge chute over opening in

the auger housing. Finger tighten the

mounting hardware removed in step 2.

NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose

to help install the chute crank.

4. Insert the short end of the chute crank

into the hole in the front of the control

panel.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon

bushing when attaching crank to the control

panel.

5. Connect the chute crank to the pinion

gear on chute with hairpin.

Figure 5

1. Handlebar Hardware

2. Shift Rod Hardware

3. Shift Rod

4. Speed Selector Lever

OS7030

1

3

2

4

Figure 6

1. Mounting Holes

2. Discharge Chute

3. Chute Pedestal

4. Discharge Chute Ring

1

3

2

OS7040

OS7045

4

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.

6. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most

vertical position and tighten pedestal

hardware to 15 – 31 lbf-ft (20 – 42 N•m)

(Figure 6).

Install Discharge Chute, Chute

Control, and Chute Rod

(921017, 018)

(Figures 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12)

1. Grease underside of discharge chute

ring (if not already greased) (Figure 6).

2. Remove mounting hardware from auger

housing (Figure 6).

3. Install discharge chute over opening in

the auger housing. Finger tighten the

mounting hardware removed in step 2

(Figure 6).

NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose

to help install the chute rod and connect it to

the control assembly.

4. Remove rubber grommet from the

control panel by pinching the long-edged

sides together and pulling upward. Save

rubber grommet (Figure 8).

5. Remove and save the large hairpin from

the control assembly (Figure 8).

6. Route chute control assembly below the

crossbar of the lower handlebar

(Figure 10). Slide the lever of the

assembly through the underside of the

hole in the control panel (Figure 9).

7. Insert the chute control assembly into

the control assembly mounting hole

under the control panel (Figure 9).

NOTE: Be sure the poly liner bushing is

properly seated in the control assembly

mounting hole.

NOTE: Mounted control lever should tip

towards the engine.

Figure 7

1. Chute Crank

2. Control Panel

3. Hairpin

1

3

OS7061

2

921013, 022, 023, 031

Figure 8

1. Chute Control Assembly Lever

2. Poly Liner Bushing

3. Control Assembly

4. Large Hairpin

5. Rubber Grommet

3

2

1

4

5

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8. Install rubber grommet removed in

step 4, by stretching rubber grommet

over the top and around chute control

lever.

NOTE: Make sure the groove around the

entire edge of the rubber grommet is properly

seated in the hole in the control panel.

9. Remove the gear cover from the gear

assembly by removing 3/8 inch screw

and lifting up cover (Figure 10).

10. Release the gear assembly teeth by

pushing and on the upper part of the

gear lock. While the gear assembly

teeth are released, rotate the discharge

chute 90° counter-clockwise (Figure 11).

IMPORTANT: To ensure the discharge chute

follows its full range of travel, make sure the

control lever is pushed all the way to the left

before installing and pinning the chute rod.

NOTE: Do not remove the small hairpin

installed on the end of the chute rod

(Figure 10).

Figure 9

1. Chute Control Assembly Lever

2. Mounting Bracket

3. Control Assembly Mounting Hole

4. Polyliner Bushing

1

2

3

4

Figure 10

OS7061

1. Chute Rod

2. 3/8 inch Screw

3. Gear Cover

4. Control Assembly

5. Large Hairpin

6. Gear Assembly

7. Chute Lock Cable

8. Alignment Marks

9. Small Hairpin

10. Chute Lock Cable Hook

921017, 018

4

5

3

1

9

6

7

8

2

10

Figure 11

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Push here to release gear assembly teeth.

Rotate chute 90° counter clockwise.

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11. Cut the cable tie that holds the gear

assembly together. Make sure the gear

components stay in place.

12. Align the holes on the end of the chute

rod with the alignment marks on the

gear assembly and slide the chute rod

end, without a small hairpin, through the

gear assembly, through the hook on the

chute lock cable, and into the hex hole in

the control assembly (Figure 10).

IMPORTANT: The hook on the chute lock

cable will prevent the control cable from

contacting the engine or muffler guard.

NOTE: After the chute rod has been inserted

through the hex hole in the control assembly,

placing the unit in the service position (see

Service Position on page 22) will ease

alignment and installation of the large hairpin.

13. Secure the chute rod to the control

assembly with large hairpin removed in

step 5. Use the hole location as shown

in Figure 12. Insert the large hairpin with

the loop end to the left of the chute rod

so the chute control assembly lever

follows a full range of travel.

14. Replace the gear cover removed in

step 9.

15. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most

vertical position and tighten pedestal

hardware to 15 – 31 lbf-ft (20 – 42 N•m).

16. Make sure the discharge chute rotates

left and right when you push the chute

control assembly lever left and right.

NOTE: If chute does not stay in position,

adjust as directed in Discharge Chute on

page 17, or repair before operation.

Remote Deflector Control

(Figure 14)

Connect the cable end to the cable anchor on

the discharge deflector before clipping the

cable to the cable bracket on the discharge

chute.

1. Route deflector remote cable along the

left side of the chute pedestal.

2. Insert the barrel on the cable end into

the bracket on left side of chute deflector

(Figure 14).

3. Hold seal out of the way while routing

the cable through the bracket on the left

side of the discharge chute, and then

push the cable fitting into the bracket.

4. Push the seal securely over the end of

the cable fitting to prevent water from

entering the cable.

Check deflector travel. Adjust nut on cable

end under handlebar to obtain full travel, if

necessary (see Remote Deflector Control on

page 27).

Figure 12

1. Chute Control

Assembly

2. Large Hairpin

3. Chute Rod

1

2

3

OS7157

Figure 13

OS7271

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Check Function of Dual Handle

Interlock

Without the engine running, press down

(engage) both clutch levers. Release

attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch

should remain engaged until traction clutch

lever is released, then both clutches must

disengage. If they do not, contact your Dealer

for repairs.

Check Tire Pressure

(921013, 017, 018, 022, 031)

Check tire pressure and adjust to the

pressure listed on tire sidewall.

Check Track Tension

(921023)

Check tracking of unit with the differential

locked, and tension of tracks (see Track

Tension Adjustment on page 33).

Check Auger Gearcase Oil

Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check

Auger Gearcase on page 24).

Check Engine Crankcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil

in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for

detailed instructions.

Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See

FILLING FUEL TANK on page 19

For Model 921013, 018: Remove the plug

from the fuel tank and install the fuel cap

located in the attached bag.

Check Function of all Controls

Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer

to OPERATION on page 16.

Run-in Attachment Belt

1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area

according to Starting and Shut Off on

page 21.

2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run

attachment for about 15 minutes.

3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to

stop, and remove spark plug wire.

4. Adjust belt finger, if necessary. See

Check Belt Finger Clearance on

page 30.

5. Adjust clutch idler according to

Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on

page 28.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive

separation of tire and rim parts is

possible when they are serviced

incorrectly:

• Do not attempt to mount a tire

without the proper equipment and

experience to perform the job.

• Do not inflate the tires above the

recommended pressure.

• Do not weld or heat a wheel and

tire assembly. Heat can cause an

increase in air pressure resulting

in an explosion. Welding can

structurally weaken or deform the

wheel.

• Do not stand in front or over the

tire assembly when inflating. Use a

clip-on chuck and extension hose

long enough to allow you to stand

to one side.

Figure 14

1. Cable Anchor

2. Cable End

3. Deflector Cable

4. Cable Fitting

5. Cable Bracket

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1. Skid Shoe

2. Clean-Out Tool

3. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector

4. Belt Cover

5. Headlight

6. Discharge Chute

7. Impeller

8. Chute Crank (921013, 022, 023, 031)

9. Quick Turn Chute Control Rod

(921017, 018)

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Figure 15

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1. Attachment Clutch Lever

2. Speed Selector

3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever

4. Remote Wheel Lock (921013, 022)

5. Remote Deflector Control

6. Height Adjuster Trigger (921023)

7. Quick Turn Chute Control (921017, 018)

8. Handwarmers (921013, 017, 018)

9. Handwarmers Switch

(921013, 017, 018)

10. Oil Drain

11. Fuel Shut-Off Valve

12. Primer Bulb

13. Recoil Starter Handle

14. Throttle

15. Choke Control Knob

16. Ignition Key

17. Fuel Tank and Cap

18. Oil Fill/Dipstick

19. Electric Start

20. Auger

21. Auger Gearcase

22. Scraper Blade

Figure 16

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See CONTROLS and FEATURES on

page 14 for all Controls and Features

locations.

Dual Handle Interlock

When Attachment Clutch and then Traction

Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment

Clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if

released. To stop attachment, release

Traction Drive Clutch and both clutches will

disengage.

Traction Drive Clutch -

Left Hand Lever

Squeeze the Traction

Drive Clutch Lever

against the Handlebar

(1) to engage wheel

drive for propelling unit.

Forward speed will

vary according to snow

depth and moisture

content.

Release lever (2) to

stop movement.

NOTE: When traveling to or from the area to

be cleared, press down on the handlebars

enough to raise the front of the unit slightly off

the surface. Engage the traction drive clutch

without engaging the attachment drive clutch.

Attachment Clutch -

Right Hand Lever

Squeeze Attachment

Clutch Lever against

handlebar (1) to

engage attachment.

Release both clutch

levers (2) to disengage

power and apply brake

to attachment.

IMPORTANT: If the belt squeals when the

attachment clutch lever is engaged, the

impeller may be frozen in the auger housing.

Immediately release the attachment clutch

lever and move the unit into a heated area to

thaw.

NOTE: If belt squeals when impeller turns

freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake

Adjustment on page 28.

Ignition Switch

Operate the ignition switch with

the removable key. To start the

engine, turn the key to Start. To

stop the engine, turn the key to

Off.

Primer Bulb

Pushing the primer bulb

in adds fuel for easier

engine start. Refer to

Starting and Shut Off on

page 21.

Speed Selector

Position the Speed Selector in the

appropriate speed notch to control forward

and reverse travel.

Forward:

(6) Fastest

(1) Slowest

Reverse:

(1) Slow

(2) Fast

IMPORTANT: DO NOT change

motion from forward to reverse

with clutch engaged. Forward

speed can be changed without

declutching.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read

and understand the entire Safety

section before proceeding.

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.

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Choke Control Knob

1.Choke Closed

position: chokes off air

to engine for easier

start.

2.Choke Open

position: allows for

normal operation.

IMPORTANT: Gradual

ly open choke after

engine starts.

Throttle

The throttle controls the engine speed. To

increase or decrease the engine speed,

adjust to:

1. Fast (normal or warm starts)

2. Part-Throttle

3. Slow (cold weather starts)

4. Stop (engine is off)

Electric Starter

The electric starter will start a properly

choked and cranked engine when the starter

button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut

Off on page 21.

Recoil Starter Handle

When pulled, handle will turn engine over.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back

against starter.

Snow Clean-Out Tool

(Figure 17)

To clear the discharge chute:

1. Shut off the engine.

2. Wait 10 seconds and make sure impeller

blades have stopped rotating.

3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from

the auger housing and use it to remove

the clog from the discharge chute.

4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the

auger housing.

Remote Deflector Control

Place deflector into position before operation.

DO NOT throw snow any higher than

necessary.

Place deflector remote in a forward notch to

throw snow lower. Place deflector remote in a

rearward notch to throw snow higher.

Discharge Chute

Discharge chute rotates 200°.

ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe

direction and angle, away from operator and

bystanders, before starting engine.

Quick Turn Chute Control

(921017, 018)

(Figure 18)

IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set

position, adjust as directed in Discharge

Chute on page 28, or repair before operation.

Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute

Control (Figure 18).

WARNING: 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.

CHOKE

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute

controls. If frozen, take to warm place until

controls are free.

Discharge Chute Crank

(921013, 022, 023, 031)

(Figure 19)

IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set

position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS on page 25, or repair before

operation.

Rotate the Chute with Discharge Chute

Crank.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute

controls. If frozen, take to warm place until

controls are free.

Axle Lock Pin (921031)

(Figure 20)

Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the

right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to

increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow

for easier turning of the unit.

NOTE: Unit will not drive with both wheels

unlocked.

Figure 18

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Figure 20

Wheel Unlocked

Wheel Locked

Axle Lock

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Remote Wheel Lock

(921013, 022)

Squeeze and release the remote wheel lock

control to lock the left wheel for better traction

when throwing snow or to unlock the left

wheel for easier steering.

NOTE: The wheel lock will not release when

under load. Do not unlock the wheel while

turning. If the wheel lock will not release, turn

the unit slightly left or right to relieve axle load

and release the axle lock.

If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock

properly, adjust or repair before operation

(see Remote Wheel Lock on page 26).

Heated Handles (921013, 017, 018)

Turn the heated handles

switch to the ON (1)

position to activate. Turn

the switch to the OFF (2)

position to deactivate.

Scraper Blade

The scraper blade allows better contact with

the surface being cleared. It also prevents

damage to the housing from normal usage.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow Scraper Blade

to wear too far or Auger/Impeller housing will

become damaged.

Skid Shoes

The skid shoes control the distance between

the scraper blade and the ground. Adjust skid

shoes equally to keep blade level with the

ground. Refer to Pre-Start on page 20 for

recommended settings.

Track Angle

(921023)

(Figure 21)

The track angle can be adjusted to position

the auger housing for level clearing, deep

cutting or transport.

Squeeze the handlebar trigger and press

down on the handlebars to move the auger

housing into an up position. Release the

trigger to hold the position.

Lift up on the handlebars and squeeze and

release the handlebar trigger to move the

auger housing into a down position.

FILLING FUEL TANK

GASOLINE

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that

meets the following guidelines:

• Clean, fresh gasoline.

• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91

RON). High altitude use may require a

different octane. Consult your engine

manual.

• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol

(gasohol) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl

tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

• Use of any gasoline other than those

approved above will void the engine

warranty. If the pumps are not marked

for the content of alcohol or ethers,

check ethanol and MTBE levels with

the fuel supplier.

• Do not modify the fuel system to use

different fuels.

• Never mix oil and gasoline.

NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the

engine experiences starting or performance

problems after using a new gasoline, switch

to a different fuel provider or fuel brand.

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and understand the entire Safety

section before proceeding.

Figure 21

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IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or

reformulated fuels (fuels blended with

alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel

system or cause performance problems. If

any undesirable operating problems occur,

use a gasoline with a lower percentage of

alcohol or ether.

Add Fuel Stabilizer to

Extend Fuel Storage Life

IMPORTANT: Fuel stabilizer is recommended

for extended storage (see Fuel System on

page 34).

Add Fuel to Fuel Tank

1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well-

ventilated area.

2. Stop engine and allow to cool.

3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to

prevent dirt from entering Fuel Tank.

4. Remove fuel caps.

IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for

correct type and grade of fuel.

5. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck.

See SPECIFICATIONS on page 36 for

fuel tank capacity.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This

equipment and/or its engine may include

evaporative emissions control system

components, required to meet EPA and/or

CARB regulations, that will only function

properly when the fuel tank has been filled to

the recommended level. Overfilling may

cause permanent damage to evaporative

emissions control system components. Filling

to the recommended level ensures a vapor

gap required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay

close attention while filling the fuel tank to

ensure that the recommended fuel level

inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a

portable gasoline container with an

appropriately sized dispensing spout when

filling the tank. Do not use a funnel or other

device that obstructs the view of the tank

filling process.

6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

7. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST

be in the closed position prior to transporting

the unit.

The fuel shut-off valve

has two positions:

Open Position (1): Use

this position to run the

unit.

Closed Position (2):

Use this position to

service, transport, or

store the unit.

PRE-START

1. Frozen Impeller

IMPORTANT: Before starting engine, check

impeller to be sure it is not frozen.

To check impeller:

1. With ignition key switch in “Stop”

position, squeeze Attachment Clutch

Lever to Engaged position.

2. Pull Recoil Starter Handle.

3. If Impeller is frozen, (cannot pull Starter

Handle) move unit to a heated area and

thaw to prevent possible damage.

2. Check Function of Clutches

If clutches do not engage or disengage

properly, adjust or repair before operation.

See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on

page 28.

3. Check Dual Handle Interlock

Without the engine running, press down

(engage) both clutch levers. Release

attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch

should remain engaged until traction clutch

lever is released, then both clutches must

disengage.

If clutches do not engage or disengage

properly, adjust or repair before operation

(see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on

page 28).

4. Check Remote Wheel Lock

(921013, 022)

Squeeze and release the remote wheel lock

control to lock the left wheel for better traction

when throwing snow or to unlock the left

wheel for easier steering.

If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock

properly, adjust or repair before operation

(see Remote Wheel Lock on page 26).

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