Ariens 72407100 User manual

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Instruction Sheet
Kit Number: 72407100, 72408100
SNOW CLEAN-OUT TOOL KIT
Package Contents
Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below
(Figure 1):
TOOLS NEEDED
3/8" Wrench
Slotted Screwdriver
3/16" Drill Bit
INSTALLATION
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and
hot parts to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug.
2. Use the snow clean-out tool mount (item 2) as a
template to lay out two mounting holes on the top of
the auger housing. See Figure 2.
NOTE: Choose a location on the auger housing that will
not interfere with the operation of the unit and that will
prevent the snow clean-out tool (item 1) from hanging
over the sides or over the front of the auger housing.
3. Drill the two 3/16" mounting holes through the
auger housing.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury
and/or damage to unit.
Read, understand, and follow all safety
practices in Owner/Operator Manual before
beginning.
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause
death or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine,
remove key, wait for moving parts to stop, and
remove wire from spark plug before adjusting
or servicing.
Item Part No. Qty Description
1. 00170200
03901400
1
1
Snow Clean-Out Tool
(724071)
Snow Clean-Out Tool w/
Brush (724081)
2. 00170300 1 Snow Clean-Out Tool Mount
3. 06536000 2 10-24 Nylon Lock Nut with
Insert
4. 06117600 2 10-24 x 1/2 Round Head
Slotted Machine Screw
Figure 1
3
42
1 (724071)
1 (724081)
Figure 2
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NOTE: Do not overtighten the hardware when installing
the snow clean-out tool mount (item 2). Overtightening
will crack the mount.
NOTE: Install the hardware so the nylon lock nut is on
the inside of the auger housing.
4. Install the snow clean-out tool mount (item 2) on the
auger housing with two 10-24 x 1/2 round head
slotted machine screws (item 4) and two 10-24
nylon lock nuts (item 3) as shown in Figure 3.
5. Snap the snow clean-out tool (item 1) into the snow
clean-out tool mount (item 2) for storage.
6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
OPERATION
To clear the chute:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (item 1) from the
snow clean-out tool mount (item 2) and use it to
remove the clog.
4. Replace the snow clean-out tool (item 1) on the
snow clean-out tool mount (item 2).
Figure 3
3, 4
3, 4
2
Figure 4
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WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating
impeller is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use your
hand to clean out the discharge chute.