Ariens ST 1336 LE User Manual

Manual's purpose and usage guidelines for service personnel and operators.

Instructions for ordering parts and making service inquiries, emphasizing model/serial numbers.

Importance of warranty registration card for activating coverage.

Warning against using non-Ariens parts due to potential performance, safety, and warranty issues.

Ariens' right to change products without notice and manual content status.

Types of communications (Letters, Bulletins, Notices, Campaigns) used by Ariens Technical Service.

Explanation of safety symbols and signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) for hazard identification.

Definition of NOTATIONS (NOTE, IMPORTANT) and general safe working practices.

Requirement for operator training and importance of service preparation.

Guidelines for positioning the unit for service and procedures for cleaning and storage.

Comprehensive safety rules for operation, including walk-around inspection, work area, unit, and personal safety.

Identification of unit controls and features with diagram.

Procedures for placing the unit in proper service positions.

Safe procedures for filling the fuel tank.

Explanation and usage of the fuel shut-off valve.

Guidelines for lubrication points, types, and frequency.

Maintenance and lubrication of the auger gearcase.

Engine cooling, oil checks, and oil change procedures.

Procedures for replacing the traction drive belt.

Procedures for replacing the attachment drive belt.

Information and replacement of shear bolts.

Specification for maintaining correct tire pressure.

Adjustments for chute deflector, runners, scraper blade, and chute crank.

Adjustment of the attachment clutch and impeller brake.

Adjustment of the traction drive clutch for slippage compensation.

Adjustment of the speed selector linkage.

Guide for adjusting drive chain tension and checking interlock mechanisms.

Service procedures for the upper handlebar panel and key switch.

Service procedures for the lower handlebar.

Service procedures for the attachment clutch handle and its components.

Guide for adjusting the attachment clutch mechanism.

Service and adjustment of the wheel drive clutch lever and traction rod.

Service procedures for the clutch yoke and fork assembly.

A chart to help diagnose and resolve engine problems with possible causes and corrective actions.

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the engine from the unit.

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the engine into the unit.

Service for the differential, lockout hub, and axles.

Instructions for removing and servicing the unit's axle bearings.

Service procedures for the pinion shaft, sprockets, and related components.

Procedures for removing, servicing, and adjusting the reduction shaft.

Service procedures for the hex shaft and its bearings.

Information on drive chains and their components.

Guide for adjusting drive chain tension and checking interlock mechanisms.

Detailed steps for replacing the friction wheel assembly.

Procedures for servicing the friction wheel carrier and its components.

Instructions for removing and servicing the drive plate spindle.

Step-by-step guide for removing the auger and impeller assembly.

How to adjust the scraper blade to compensate for wear.

Procedure for replacing shear bolts that protect the auger/impeller drive.

Instructions for removing, securing, and ensuring free rotation of the discharge chute.

Procedure for installing and adjusting the deflector control cable.

Guide for adjusting the unit's runners for optimal clearing performance.

Detailed service and lubrication procedures for the cast iron gear case.

Detailed service and lubrication procedures for the aluminum gear case.