GENERAL LUBRICATION
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
921004, 006, 007, 008, 009
Grease Oil
921005
921004, 006, 007, 008, 009
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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 runners to fully raised position (housing closest to ground).
3.Reposition scraper blade flush with runners and tighten lock nuts.
RUNNERS
Runners should be adjusted as conditions require (Figure 24).
1.Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level surface.
2.Adjust runners by inserting a spacer of desired thickness under center of scraper blade, loosen runner hardware, slide runners to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow
(30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. Retighten hardware.
NOTE: Keep housing level by adjusting runners equally.
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