Friction Disc Replacement; Remove Friction Disc - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Service Manual

See Figure 33.
6. Check attachment brake:
• When attachment clutch is disengaged, brake must
contact attachment belt or pulley, whichever is
closest.
• When attachment clutch is engaged, brake must be
more than 1.6 mm (1/16") away from attachment belt
or pulley, whichever is closest.
NOTICE: If attachment clutch / brake is out of adjustment,
refer to Operator's Manual for adjustment procedure.
7. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping
screws and four hex bolts.
8. Return unit to operating position.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire and fill fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger / impeller
must stop within 5 seconds when attachment
clutch lever is released.
Figure 33

FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT

Remove Friction Disc

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 and remove bottom
cover. See Service Position on page 7 and Remove
Bottom Cover on page 13.
See Figure 34.
4. Remove hairpin securing adjustment pivot pin to shift
arm.
5. Remove adjustment pivot pin from shift arm.
6. Remove snap clips from axle ends and remove
wheels and axle keys. Take care not to lose axle keys.
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Figure 34