Ariens 938018 - SS722EC Specifications

Owner/Operator ManualModels938017 - SS522EC938018 - SS722ECSno-Thro®03392200 5/08Printed in USAU.S. Patents5758436 and 5966846ENGLISH

GB - 101. Auger Clutch Bail2. Handlebar3. Discharge Chute Crank 4. Handlebar Wing Knob5. Spark Plug Access Cover6. Discharge Chute Handle7. Exhaust8.

GB - 11CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee figure 6 for controls and features locations.Ignition SwitchIgnition switch is operated by a removable key that has tw

GB - 12Discharge Chute DeflectorALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe angle before starting engine.DO NOT throw snow any higher than nec

GB - 13STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCYImmediately release auger clutch bail to stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all rotating p

GB - 14Tips for OperationSnow is best removed as soon as possible after a snow fall.To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of paths. For

GB - 15SERVICE POSITIONPlace unit on a flat level surface. DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTRemove (Figure 8)1. Remove cowl.2. Disconnect extension spring on idl

GB - 16DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT If discharge chute deflector does not stay in position while throwing snow, adjust chute by tightening fas

GB - 173. Loosen belt finger and rotate until there is 1/32 – 1/16 in. (0.8 – 1.6 mm) gap between belt finger and drive belt.4. Tighten belt finger.5.

GB - 18SHORT TERMIMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors.Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after ea

GB - 19TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start1. Key not in RUN position.2. Fuel tank empty.3. Clogged fuel filter

GB - 2Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Controls & F

GB - 20SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 938017 938018Description SS522EC SS722ECEngine - Tecumseh (Two-Cycle) TH139SA TH139SPEngine Power – hp (kW) at Maxim

ARIENS COMPANYGRAVELY® | STENS® | LOCKE® | NATIONAL® MOWER | BYNORM® | EVERRIDE® | GREAT DANE® Snow_200822Three-Year Limited Sno-Thro® WarrantyAriens

ARIENS COMPANYGRAVELY® | STENS® | LOCKE® | NATIONAL® | BYNORM® | EVERRIDE® | GREAT DANE® Snow_200823Limitations• Batteries are warranted only for a p

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GB - 3• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.• Record Engine Model and Serial number here.PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThe Ariens dealer must register the

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

GB - 5SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONSALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure 2 below for Safety Decal locations.1. DANGER!• Read

GB - 6SAFETY RULESRead, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly or operating. Failure to follow

GB - 7Understand:• How to operate all controls.• The functions of all controls.• How to STOP in an emergency.Before starting engine, disengage control

GB - 8If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove fuel so no spills will occur. Ensure uni

GB - 9Discharge Chute Assembly1. Remove bolt and nut from rear of discharge chute (figure 4).2. Tip discharge chute up and install hardware just remov