Auger Gearcase Replacement; Remove Gearcase Assembly; Install Gearcase Assembly; Engine Replacement - Ariens Sno-Thro Compact Series Service Manual

AUGER GEARCASE REPLACEMENT

Remove Gearcase Assembly

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.
3. Remove augers. See Remove Auger on page 25.
See Figure 62.
4. Remove flat steel washers from auger shaft.
5. Remove roll pins retaining impeller to impeller shaft
and remove impeller.
IMPORTANT: Use of penetrating oil or heat may be
necessary to remove impeller.

Install Gearcase Assembly

1. Apply a thin layer of anti-seize to impeller shaft.
2. Secure impeller to impeller shaft with two roll pins.
3. Reinstall one flat steel washer onto each auger shaft
end.
4. Reinstall augers. See Install Auger on page 26.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Figure 62

ENGINE REPLACEMENT

Remove Engine

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.
3. Drain gasoline from fuel system and tank. See
Draining Fuel System on page 7.
4. Remove belt cover. See Figure 5.
5. Remove hardware securing belt finger to engine and
remove belt finger. See Figure 6.
6. Remove idler spring from traction drive idler. See
Figure 63.
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Figure 63