GENERAL LUBRICATION

Grease

Oil

(Figure 12)

 

 

IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. Do not wipe gearcase filler plug; wiping the gearcase filler plug may remove thread sealant and cause leaks.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on friction disc, friction plate or belts.

NOTE: Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See SERVICE PARTS on page 28.

The unit should be lubricated (Figure 12) at beginning of season or every 25 operating hours.

Auger Shaft

NOTE: To grease auger shaft, remove shear bolt nuts, and shear bolts. Apply grease at the grease zerks and then turn the auger assemblies on the auger shaft. Replace shear bolts per instructions in Shear Bolts on page 20.

Figure 12

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

SCRAPER BLADE

IMPORTANT: Damage to auger/impeller housing will result if blade wears down too far.

Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate for wear.

To adjust scraper blade:

1.Tip unit back onto handlebar, support housing and loosen nuts retaining blade.

2.Adjust skid shoes to fully raised position (housing closest to ground).

3.Reposition scraper blade flush with skid shoes and tighten lock nuts.

SKID SHOES

(Figure 13)

Skid Shoes should be adjusted as conditions require.

1.Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level surface.

2.Adjust skid shoes by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade, loosen skid shoe hardware, slide skid shoes to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. Retighten hardware.

NOTE: Keep housing level by adjusting skid shoes equally.

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