STORAGE

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

SHORT TERM

IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors.

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

Close fuel shut-off valve.

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

Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water and lubricate (see MAINTENANCE on page 23). Touch up all scratched painted surfaces.

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

Fuel System

Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container.

To treat the fuel system for storage:

1.Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens p/n 00592900) according to manufacturers’ instructions.

2.Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.

NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition.

SERVICE PARTS

Order the following parts through your Dealer:

Part No. Description

00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (3, 3 oz cartridges )

00592900 Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz.)

21534100 Spark Plug (921013, 017, 018, 022, 023)

21547200 Spark Plug (921019, 020)

07200514 Auger Belt (2) (921013, 017, 018, 019, 022, 023)

07200536 Auger Belt (2) (921020)

07200111 Traction Belt (921013, 017, 018, 019, 022, 023)

07200522 Traction Belt (921020)

00170800 Friction Disc

52100100 Shear Bolt Kit

ACCESSORIES

See your authorized Ariens dealer to add the additional accessories available to your Sno-Thro.

Part No. Description

72406500 Front Weight Kit

72406900 Slicer Bar

72600300 Composite Skid Shoes

72600200 Cover

72408000 Snow Cab

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1. Fuel tank is empty.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

crank/start.

2.

Fuel shut-off valve closed.

2.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

3.

Build up of dirt and residue

3.

Clean area around

 

 

around

 

governor/carburetor.

 

 

governor/carburetor.

 

 

 

4.

Key Switch not in run

4.

Put Key Switch into run position.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

5.

Electric starter not

5.

Check for a bad starter or

 

 

functioning.

 

connections.

 

 

 

 

 

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