Ariens 924071 - Manual (Page 11)

SNO THRO SERVICE GUIDE
CAUTION: BEFORE SERVICE IS ATTEMPTED REVIEW AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION, PAGE 2
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting, engine runs poorly. 1. Defective spark plug. 1. Replace spark plug, check
connections of plug wire.
2. Engine is not getting fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank: check and clean
fuel line.
Engine stalls or looses power. 1. Choke is on after engine is
warm.
1. Turn Choke Lever to “OFF”.
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2. Impeller is blocked. 2. Turn off Sno-Thro, remove spark
plug wire and remove obstruc­
tion with broom handle.
3. Water in fuel. 3. Follow Engine Instructions to drain
tank and refill.
Excessive vibration. 1. Loose hardware securing
components.
1. Do not run unit. Stop and tighten
all hardware, check for damage.
2. Damage to unit. 2. See your Ariens dealer.
k Sno-Thro will not move. 1. Traction Clutch is not adjusted 1. Adjust Clutch, see “ADJUST-
correctly. MENTS-MAINTENANCE” section of
Owner's Manual.
2. Loose or damaged drive belt. 2. Replace belt - see “ADJUSTMENTS
-MAINTENANCE” section.
Sno-Thro will not discharge snow. t. Attachment Clutch is not
adjusted correctly.
1. Adjust Clutch, see “ADJUST-
MENTS-MAINTENANCE” section
of Owner’s Manual.
2. Attachment drive belt is loose
or damaged.
2. Replace belt - see‘‘ADJUSTMENTS
-MAINTENANCE” section.
3. Broken shear bolt. 3. Replace with Ariens shear bolt -
see “ADJUSTMENTS-MAINTE-
NANCE” section.
4. Chute or auger is clogged. 4. Turn off Sno-Thro, remove spark
plug wire and remove clog with
broom handle.
Discharge Chute does not operate
smoothly or remain in position
selected with chute crank.
1. Worm clevis is not positioned
properly on bracket.
1. Adjust worm clevis. See “CHUTE
CRANK ADJUSTMENT” in
“ADJUSTMENTS-
2. Chute crank adjustment nuts
are not properly adjusted.
MAINTENANCE” section of this
manual.
Adjust chute crank tension by
following procedure in ‘‘CHUTE
CRANK ADJUSTMENT” in “ADJUST-
MENTS-MAINTENANCE” section of
this manual.
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