Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement; Remove Bearing; Install Bearing - Ariens Sno-Thro Compact Series Service Manual

See Figure 43.
5. Reinstall spring clips into hex shaft.
6. Reinstall bearing onto hex shaft end.
7. Reinstall flange over bearing and secure to frame with
three tapping screws.
8. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with six hex
screws.
9. Reinstall left wheel and secure with lock pin.
IMPORTANT: At least one lock pin MUST be inserted
through wheel hub and axle.
10. Reinstall adjustment pin into shift arm and secure with
hairpin. See Figure 35.
11. Return unit to operating position.
12. Reconnect spark plug wire and fill fuel tank.
13. Adjust speed selector lever. Refer to Operator's
Manual for adjustment procedure.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
Figure 43

HEX SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT

Remove Bearing

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
See Figure 44.
3. Remove hardware retaining bearing flange to frame
and remove flange.
4. Remove bearing from hex shaft.

Install Bearing

1. Install bearing onto hex shaft end.
2. Install bearing flange over bearing and secure to
frame with three tapping screws.
3. Reconnect spark plug wire.
EN – 22
Figure 44