Ariens 029-034 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Refuel the unit only in a well ventilated, open area.
2. Stop the engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank to within 1/2’ (3.1 cm) below
bottom of filler neck with unleaded gasoline. Tank
capacity is 1 gallon (3.8 liters).
5. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
6. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
4.4 FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
IMPORTANT:
The unit is equipped with a gravity feed
type of fuel system. If the fuel shut-off valve is not in the
closed "Off" position, gasoline can leak out of the
carburetor while the unit is being transported.
IMPORTANT:
The unit engine fuel shut-off valve has
two positions:
1. Closed "Off"
2. Open "On"
ALWAYS close or turn the fuel shut-off valve to the
"Off" position for servicing, transporting or storing the
unit.
The unit must have the fuel shut-off valve in the open
"On" position for proper fuel delivery to the engine
during normal operation (Figure 1).
Check the fuel shut-off valve frequently to assure it is in
the proper position for operation or service.
4.5 GENERAL LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT:
Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on
friction wheel, drive disc or belts.
Apply Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the
lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036800 - three pack of 3 oz.
cartridges or P/N 00036800 - ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges.
When using Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease for the first time,
all components should be thoroughly cleaned prior to
lubricating.
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections, see
Figure 3.
Unit should be lubricated at beginning of season or
every 25 operating hours.
NOTE:
To grease auger shaft, remove shear bolt nuts,
and shear bolts. Turn auger on shaft while applying
grease at zerk fittings. Replace shear bolt per instruc-
tions in Shear Bolt Replacement.
WARNING:
POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS! Fuel
is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Personal injury and property damage may
result if not handled properly.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area.
Do not fill when the engine is hot. Wipe up
any fuel spills.
Never fill the fuel tank completely full.
Empty space in tank allows fuel to
expand.
Never smoke when handling fuel. Stay
away from open flames. Fuel fumes can
be ignited by sparks.
HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot from
operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
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Figure 3
1. Discharge Chute Base
2. Auger and Shaft
3. Drive Wheel Spring
Package
4. Hex Shaft
5. Bearing Flange Pin
6. Bushing
7. Pinion shaft (8 H.P.
models)
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