Transport Unit; Maintenance; Service Position; Maintenance Schedule - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Operator's Manual

TRANSPORT UNIT

1. Stop engine, remove key and close fuel
valve.
2. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NOTICE: NEVER secure from rods or
linkages that could be damaged.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Read and
understand the Safety section
before proceeding.
Your Ariens dealer can provide service and
adjustments to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center for engine
service.

SERVICE POSITION

See Figure 18.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Properly remove fuel before
tipping unit up onto housing to
avoid spills. (Refer to engine
manual for instructions.) Make
sure unit is secure and will not tip.
Figure 18

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service Performed

Add Fuel Stabilizer *

Check Attachment Drive
Clutch Operation
Check Traction Drive Clutch
Operation
Check Dual Handle
Interlock
Check Fasteners
Check Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil **
Replace Spark Plug **
General Lubrication
Check Auger Gearcase Oil
* See Add Fuel Stabilizer on page 14.
** Refer to engine manual for
instructions.NOTICE: The transmission is
lubricated for life and does not require
maintenance or level checking.

SERVICE PARTS

See your Ariens dealer to purchase service
parts for your unit.
Description
Ariens Hi-Temp Grease
• 97 ml (3 oz) cartridges (3)
• 414 ml (14 oz) cartridge (1)
Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml (8 oz) 00068800
Shear Bolt and Nut
Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml
(4 oz)
• Except Canada
• For Canada Only
Gearcase Seal Washer
20-Watt Headlight Bulb
Ariens 5W-30 Engine Oil
• 473 ml (16 oz)
• 946 ml (32 oz)
ADD FUEL STABILIZER
Add fuel stabilizer to gasoline at time of
purchase to help ensure the best
performance over the life of that fuel. See
Short Term on page 26 for instructions.
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Part No.
00036800
00036700
52100100
04730400
04742500
06400920
00432600
00091000
00067600