Ariens sno-thro 932105 - 8526 , 932506 - 8526 User Manual

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5. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along the 

shift rod until it aligns with the mating hole 
on the speed selector lever.

6. Reinsert the pivot pin into the hole on the 

speed selector lever.

7. Check forward and reverse speeds.

a. Start unit.

b. Shift speed selector into first forward 

speed.

c.  Engage traction clutch. Unit should 

move forward.

d. Stop unit.

e. Shift speed selector into first reverse 

speed.

f.  Engage traction clutch. Unit should 

move backward.

g. Shut off unit.

8. Adjust pivot pin as needed so unit travels 

forward when speed selector lever is in 
first forward position and backward when 
speed selector lever is in first reverse 
position.

9. Secure adjustment pivot pin to speed 

selector lever with hairpin.

(Figures 17 and 18)

1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect 

spark plug wire and allow unit to cool 
completely.

2. Remove two screws securing belt cover to 

unit and remove belt cover. 

3. Remove spring pin from chute crank rod 

assembly at universal joint and separate.

4. Remove belt finger by removing cap screw 

mounting belt finger to engine.

5. Remove attachment drive belt from engine 

sheave (it may be necessary to turn 
engine sheave using recoil starter 
handle).

IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover, 
when tipping unit apart, support handlebars 
firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove 
bottom cover by removing four cap screws 
before separating unit.

6. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing.

7. Remove top two cap screws and loosen 

lower cap screws holding blower housing 
to frame (one on each side).

8. Hold the brake away from the attachment 

pulley and separate housing from unit. 
Lower handlebar on floor.

9. Remove attachment drive belt from lower 

pulley (hold brake away from belt).

1. Place new belt onto lower pulley and while 

holding brake out of way, tip unit together.

2. Secure blower housing to frame with cap 

screws.

3. Place belt onto engine sheave.

4. Make sure engine sheave and attachment 

pulley align, and belt rides on idler.

5. Replace belt finger.

IMPORTANT: BELT FINGER MUST BE 
between 1/16 to 1/8 in. (1.6–3 mm) from belt 
with attachment clutch engaged or belt 
grabbing may occur causing impeller to rotate 
while attachment clutch is disengaged 
(Figure 18).

CAUTION: Always support 
Sno-Thro frame and housing when 
loosening the cap screws holding 
them together. Never loosen cap 
screws while unit is in service 
position.

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Figure 17

1. Pinion and Gear
2. Spring Clip Pin
3. Chute Crank
4. Housing Bolt Holes
5. Bottom Cover
6. Belt Cover
7. Universal Joint