Ariens 924 SNO-THRO 924109 - Manual (Page 11)

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4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service center.
Belt Service Position
To place unit into Belt Service position:
1. Draw gas from gas tank to prevent spilling.
2. Remove the two screws from the belt guard and
remove the guard, Figure 2.
3. Extract the pin for the chute crank at the universal
connection nearest the chute.
4. Loosen the belt finger guards at the pulley and
pivot away from the belts.
5. Remove the attachment drive belt from the engine
pulley.
6. To avoid bending the bottom cover plate, tip the
unit up on the blower housing. Remove the plate by
unscrewing the four bolts.
7. Tip the unit back down and remove the two
capscrews securing the housing to the frame.
8. Tip the two halves apart exposing the belts and
pulleys.
Upright Service Position
To place unit into Upright Service position:
1. Drain gas from gas tank to prevent spilling.
2. Tip the unit up on the front of the blower housing.
3. Remove the bottom cover plate by unscrewing the
four bolts.
4.3 FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Add fuel to the tank as needed. See your Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
UP can cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, wait for
moving parts to stop and remove wire from
spark plug before adjusting or servicing.
HOT SURFACES can result in death or
serious injury. DO NOT touch parts which are
hot from operation.
ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
CAUTION: FUEL SPILLS may result in minor
or moderate injury and/or damage to the unit.
Before unit is tipped up onto housing, remove
enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE
FUEL can result in serious injury or death.
Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved (RED) fuel container.
No Smoking!
No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool.
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable.
Keep fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep
fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in
the fuel tank while the engine is running or
hot. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
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1. Pivot Pin
2. Housing Cap Screws
3. Belt Guard Cover
4. Tapping Screw
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Figure 2