Install Chute Rotation Gear; Scraper Blade Replacement; Remove Scraper Blade - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

Install Chute Rotation Gear

1. Position discharge chute facing forward.
See Figure 113.
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.
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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 113

SCRAPER BLADE REPLACEMENT

Remove Scraper Blade

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before tipping unit
onto handlebars, drain fuel from tank and fuel
system. See Draining Fuel System on page 7.
Ensure unit is secure and will not tip.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Remove hardware securing scraper blade ends to
auger housing. See Figure 114.
See Figure 115.
4. Slowly tip unit back so it rests on handlebars.
5. Remove remaining hardware securing scraper blade
to auger housing and remove scraper blade.
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Figure 114
Figure 115