18.Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm. See Speed Selector Adjustment on page 22.

19.Install bottom cover.

20.Install wheels.

21.Return unit to upright position.

22.Install and connect batteries.

23.Adjust traction drive clutch. See Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 27.

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

SHORT TERM

Maintain battery charge.

IMPORTANT: Always keep battery charger connected to batteries and a reliable power source when Sno-Thro is not in use. Failure to keep batteries fully charged will reduce battery life and void battery warranty.

Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow.

Remove key from switch.

Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.

Store unit in a cool, dry protected area.

LONG TERM

Follow all instructions under Short-Term storage.

Clean unit thoroughly and lubricate (see MAINTENANCE on page 18).

Touch up all scratched painted surfaces.

Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle.

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Drive motor will not

1.

PTO switch in ON position

1.

Turn PTO switch OFF before

run.

 

when key turned ON.

 

turning key switch ON.

 

2.

Traction or attachment

2.

Release levers.

 

 

clutch levers engaged.

 

 

 

3.

Discharged batteries.

3.

Charge batteries (see Charging

 

 

 

 

the Batteries on page 15).

 

4.

Disconnected batteries.

4.

Connect both batteries to power

 

 

 

 

harness.

 

5.

Faulty electrical system.

5.

Contact your Ariens Dealer

 

6.

Drive motor stops when

6.

Charge batteries – Controller

 

 

attachment lever is

 

senses low battery voltage (see

 

 

engaged.

 

Low Battery Voltage on page 17).

Does not operate

1.

Friction disc not adjusted

1.

Repair or replace friction disc

in Forward /

 

properly.

 

(see Friction Disc Replacement

Reverse.

 

 

 

on page 28).

 

2.

Traction belt not

2.

Repair or replace traction drive

 

 

functioning.

 

belt (see Traction Drive Belt

 

 

 

 

Replacement on page 24).

 

3.

Speed selector not

3.

Adjust speed selector (see

 

 

adjusted properly.

 

Speed Selector Adjustment on

 

 

 

 

page 22).

 

4.

Discharged batteries.

4.

Charge batteries – Controller

 

 

 

 

senses low battery voltage (see

 

 

 

 

Low Battery Voltage on page 17).

Small rubber

1.

Friction disc wear.

1.

Normal friction disc wear. Chunks

beads collect in

 

 

 

or large pieces of rubber mean

frame.

 

 

 

friction disc should be checked

 

 

 

 

and replaced as necessary.

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