Bottom Cover Removal; Remove Bottom Cover; Install Bottom Cover; Attachment Drive Belt Replacement - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Service Manual

BOTTOM COVER REMOVAL

Remove Bottom Cover

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, drain fuel from tank and fuel
system. See Draining Fuel System on page 7.
Ensure that 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 from engine.
3. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on
page 7.
4. Remove hardware retaining bottom cover to frame
and remove cover. See Figure 16.

Install Bottom Cover

1. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping
screws and four hex bolts.
2. Return unit to operating position.
Figure 16
ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT

Remove Attachment Drive Belts

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 auger housing. See Separate Housing From
Frame on page 7.
4. Remove attachment drive belts from attachment drive
pulley. See Figure 17.

Install Attachment Drive Belts

1. Install belts onto attachment drive pulley.
2. Reinstall auger housing to frame. See Reinstall Auger
Housing on page 11.
3. Adjust attachment clutch / brake. Refer to Operator's
Manual for adjustment procedure.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger / impeller
must stop within 5 seconds when attachment
clutch lever is released.
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Figure 17