Install Chute Rotation Gear - Ariens Sno-Thro Compact Series Service Manual

6. Remove hardware retaining chute rotation gear and
discharge chute to chute pedestal. Remove chute
rotation gear. See Figure 87.

Install Chute Rotation Gear

1. Position discharge chute facing forward.
See Figure 88.
2. Position chute rotation gear on chute mount with flat
edge square to chute mount bracket.
3. Reposition flat steel washer and friction washer
between chute mount bracket and pedestal plate.
4. Insert round head square neck bolt through chute gear
and pedestal plate.
5. Reinstall friction washer, friction plate and
compression spring and secure with top locking flange
nut.
IMPORTANT: Ensure friction plate aligns with chute mount
bracket.
Figure 87
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1. Flat Steel Washer
2. Friction Washer
3. Friction Plate
6. Secure pinion gear bracket to pedestal plate with
original tapping screws.
7. Reinstall chute rotation rod into pinion gear and
secure with spring clip.
8. Reinstall chute gear cover and secure with original
tapping screw.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire.
10. Adjust discharge chute. Refer to Operator's Manual
for adjustment procedure.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
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Figure 88