Ariens 921040 - Platinum 30 SHO Specifications

Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/UtilisateurPlatinum SeriesSno-Thro04754100A • 6/14Printed in USAENGLISHFRANÇAISE10The use of any gasoline

EN - 10Unfold Lower Handlebar (Figure 4)IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or secure unit so it does not move during assembly.1. Rotate lower handleba

EN - 11Unfold Upper Handlebar Assembly(Figure 7)1. Rotate the handlebar into operating position.NOTICE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks wh

EN - 125. Remove the gear cover from top of chute pedestal. (Figure 12).6. Release the lock arm on the gear assembly with your finger and rotate the d

EN - 13NOTICE: To ensure discharge chute follows full range of travel, control lever must be centered in slot and pointing straight up before installi

EN - 1418. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most vertical position and tighten pedestal hardware to 15 – 31 lbf-ft (20 – 42 N•m).19. Pull back chu

EN - 15Check Function of Dual Handle InterlockWithout the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Att

EN - 161. Skid Shoe2. Clean-Out Tool3. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector4. Belt Cover5. Headlight6. Discharge Chute7. Impeller8. Quick Turn Chute Contr

EN - 17CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee Figure 16 for all Controls and Features locations.Dual Handle Interlock When Attachment Clutch and then Traction Drive

EN - 18Choke Control Knob1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for easier start.2. Choke Open position: allows for normal operation.IMPOR

EN - 19IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If frozen, take to warm place until controls are free.Heated Hand GripsTurn the heated handles s

EN - 2SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . .

EN - 20IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system components, required to meet EPA

EN - 21NOTICE: Try out each control without the engine running to see how it works and what it does.Manual Start1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead

EN - 22Tips for OperationSnow is best removed as soon as possible after snow fall.To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of paths. For la

EN - 23Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine serv

EN - 24CHECK CLUTCH OPERATIONAuger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch lever is released.Wheels must stop quickly when tracti

EN - 25GENERAL LUBRICATIONIMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction di

EN - 26SCRAPER BLADEIMPORTANT: Damage to housing will result if blade wears down too far. Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear.To adjust

EN - 27If deflector does not follow full range of travel:1. Push deflector remote forward.2. Loosen adjusting nuts on cable support bracket on side of

EN - 285. Secure adjustment pivot pin with hairpin.6. Make sure the speed selector shifts into each speed position.7. Check forward and reverse speeds

EN - 29Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance(Figure 30)1. Place the unit into the service position. Remove the bottom cover.2. With the attachme

EN - 3UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTSUse only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything other than an Ariens

EN - 302. If there is less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap between brake pad and belts, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler away from belt. Positi

EN - 3111. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on pivot pin (Figure 33).12. Remove attachment d

EN - 323. Remove swing gate spacer and slide drive plate over so that finger clears stop hole in frame and can swing past it (Figure 35).NOTICE: The d

EN - 3315. Install left bearing using hardware removed in step 7.16. Reinstall clip pin into hex shaft.17. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm (se

EN - 34 TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start.1. Fuel tank is empty.2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.3. Build up o

EN - 35 SERVICE PARTSOrder the following parts through your Dealer:Part No. Description00036800 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease (3.3 oz cartridges)00592900 Fuel

EN - 36SPECIFICATIONSModel Number921029 921038 921040DescriptionPlatinum 30 Platinum 24 SHOPlatinum 30 SHOEngineEngine Ariens AXGross Torque* – lbf-ft

Sno-Chore 2013EN - 37Sno-Thro®, Sno-Tek® and Chore Performing Equipment Limited WarrantyAriens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser tha

Sno-Chore 2013EN - 38Exceptions and LimitationsThe chart below details special exceptions to this warranty:Customer ResponsibilitiesRegister the produ

Sno-Chore 2013EN - 39Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty• Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are

EN - 4SAFETY ALERTSLook for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Alert!

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EN - 5 1. DANGER!Danger!ONLY use clean-out tool to clear blockages. NEVER use your hands.Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may b

EN - 6EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThis equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet

EN - 7Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.Understand:• How to operate all controls.• The fu

EN - 8If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.Properly remove fuel before tipping unit up onto housing, so no spills will occur. S

EN - 9ASSEMBLYTools Required•Pliers• Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench• Tire Gauge• Torque Wrench (Optional)• Phi