Sno-Tek™ Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 920400 – Sno-Tek 24 920401 – Sno-Tek 26 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 03883300A 8/09 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CONTROLS and FEATURES. . . . . . . . .11 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SPECIFICATIONS . . .
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SAFETY PRACTICES AND LAWS 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. SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions.
1. WARNING! 3. DANGER! Read Owner/Operator Manual. OL1801 OS2080 Keep people away from unit while operating. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. OL4370 Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. OL0910 Stop engine, remove key, read manual before making any repairs or adjustments. OL4010 Wear appropriate hearing protection. OL4690 ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use your hands. 2.
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.
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.
ASSEMBLY Unfold Handlebar (Figure 4) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 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 sixth forward position. 4. Rotate the handlebars into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebars upward. 5.
Install Discharge Chute (Figure 5) 1. Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of the chute pedestal. 2. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware removed in step 1. Install Discharge Chute Crank (Figure 6) 1. Slide chute crank through the support bracket. 2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with spring clip pin. 2 1 3 3 4 1 2 3 1 OS8025 1. Mounting Hardware 2. Discharge Chute 3. Chute Pedestal Figure 5 1. 2. 3.
Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Check Auger Gearcase Oil 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 oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase on page 17). Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 3 18 2 1 15 4 19 5 6 17 7 24 9 23 16 14 20 15 10 8 22 11 21 13 12 Figure 7 1. Attachment Clutch Lever 2. Speed Selector 3. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 4. Chute Crank 5. Muffler Guard 6. Discharge Chute Deflector 7. Discharge Chute 8. Impeller 9. Auger 10. Scraper Blade 11. Auger Gearcase 12. Clean-out Tool 13. Oil Fill and Dipstick 14. Gas Tank and Cap 15. Recoil Starter Handle 16. Primer Bulb 17. Ignition Switch (Push /Pull) 18. Engine Shutoff Switch 19. Choke 20.
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. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 7 for all Controls and Features locations.
Snow Clean-Out Tool (Figure 9) Forward: (6) Fastest (1) Slowest 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. Reverse: (1) Slow (2) Fast 1 IMPORTANT: DO NOT change motion from forward to reverse with clutch engaged. Forward speed can be changed without declutching. Fuel Shut-Off Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit.
Discharge Chute Crank Skid Shoes IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 18, or repair before operation. Rotate the chute with the discharge chute crank handle. 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 15 for recommended settings. IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering fuel tank. 4. Remove cap. IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct type and grade of fuel. 5. Fill fuel tank to indicator line in filler neck with unleaded gasoline. 6. Replace fuel cap and tighten. 7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel. PRE-START 6. Check Engine Fuel & Crankcase Oil WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Check and add fuel if required.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 28.) 10. Adjust choke as needed. Shut Off 1. Release traction drive clutch lever and allow unit to come to a complete stop. 2. Run impeller a few minutes after use to prevent freeze-up of impeller. 3. Release attachment clutch lever and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. 4. Turn off the engine shutoff switch ("Stop"). 5. Remove key.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required. • Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released. Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released.
To ensure adequate lubricant level: 1. Remove filler plug (Figure 12). Lubricant must be at least up to bottom of lubricant filler hole with unit resting on a levelsurface. 2. Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000). Gearcase filler plug may require an application of Loc-Tite® 565 thread sealant with repeated servicing.
2. Adjust skid shoes by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade, loosen skid shoe hardware, slide skid shoes to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. Retighten hardware. NOTE: Keep housing level by adjusting skid shoes equally. 2 1 1. Auger 2. Shear Bolts 1 2 OS8230 Figure 15 For Replacement: 1. Skid Shoe 2. Skid Shoe Hardware 1.
DISCHARGE CHUTE If discharge chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 17). 1 d. Stop unit. e. Shift speed selector into first reverse speed. f. Engage the traction clutch. Unit should move backward. g. Shut off unit. 7. Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as necessary so unit travels forward when speed selector is in first forward position and travels backward when speed selector is in first reverse position. 8.
4. Remove belt finger by removing cap screws mounting belt finger to engine (Figure 20 or Figure 21). 5. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle). CAUTION: Always support the unit frame and housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together. Never loosen cap screws while unit is in service position.
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) (Maximum) 1 2 1 3 2 OS8170 1. Swing Gate Spacer 2. Swing Gate Finger 3. Drive Plate 1. Belt Finger 2. Belt Figure 22 Figure 21 OS8165 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figures 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23) CAUTION: Always support the frame and blower housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. AUGER / IMPELLER MUST STOP within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released. 3. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the frame. See Figure 25. 4. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment barrel. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check the attachment idler arm position here.
2. Adjust cable length (See Figure 27). a. Loosen jam nut on cable. b. To increase spring extension, adjust barrel down the cable and tighten jam nut. c. To decrease spring extension, adjust barrel up the cable and tighten jam nut. Roller should be 1/2 – 7/8 in. (12.7 – 22.2 mm) from the frame when the attachment clutch is engaged. Check Attachment Brake (Figure 28) Figure 26 1. With the clutch lever disengaged, brake pad must contact attachment belt.
Check Belt Finger Clearance (Figure 29) Traction Clutch Lever 1. With clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt. To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and move the finger to the proper position. Tighten the bolts and recheck the belt finger clearance. 2. Replace the belt cover. Check belt finger clearance here. With the attachment clutch engaged, there should be less than 1/8 in. (3.
9. Remove friction disc assembly from frame. 10. Remove three screws holding friction disc to carrier bearing. 11. Remove old friction disc. Put the new friction disc in place, cup side to carrier bearing. 12. Reinstall three screws into new friction disc and carrier bearing. Torque to 5 – 6 lbf-ft. (6.8 – 8.13 N•m). 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 4 6 1. Traction Drive Clutch Cable 2. Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut 3 4. Adjustment Pivot Pin 5. Speed Selector Arm 6.
13. Insert new friction disc assembly into frame. Install washers onto carrier bearing and slide into speed selector arm. 14. Slide hex shaft through new friction disc assembly. Install pinion gear and washer onto hex shaft and slide shaft into right bearing. 15. Install left bearing flange using hardware removed in step 7. 16. Reinstall clip pin into hex shaft. 17. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm. See Speed Selector Adjustment on page 20. 18. Install bottom cover. 19. Reinstall wheels. 20.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not crank/start. Engine stops. PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor. 4. Key switch not in run position. 5. Engine start switch turned off. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 1. Out of fuel. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Mechanical jam in auger or impeller. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 4. Contaminated fuel supply. 5.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Description Engine 920400 920401 Sno-Tek 24 Sno-Tek 26 LCT Storm Force LCT Storm Force Gross Torque* - ft-lbs (N-m) 9.5 (12.9) 9.5 (12.9) Displacement - in. (cc) 12.7 (208) 12.7 (208) High Idle - RPM (min) 3600 ± 50 3600 ± 50 Start Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (Liters) Recoil Recoil 4.0 (3.8) 4.0 (3.8) Chute Chute Rotation Angle 205° 205° Rotation Control 2.5X Quick Turn 2.5X Quick Turn Deflector Control Manual Manual Snow Clearing Width - in. (cm) 24.
Sno-Tek™ Two-Year Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Sno-Tek brand products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • • • • • • Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty. Parts that are not genuine Ariens service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
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