Assemble Gearcase - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Service Manual

Assemble Gearcase

See Figure 111.
1. Press rear seal into gearcase until flush with gearcase
exterior.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT press left seal into gearcase.
2. Reinstall left and rear flange bushings.
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1. Seal
2. Flange Bushing
See Figure 112.
IMPORTANT: Gear is symmetrical and may be installed
facing either direction.
3. Install gear.
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Figure 111
Figure 112
See Figure 113.
4. Reinstall impeller shaft through gearcase front and
reinstall thrust collar onto impeller shaft end.
5. Wrap a seal protector around impeller shaft end and
insert shaft through gearcase seal. Remove seal
protector.
NOTICE: Unprotected seals can be damaged when rough
edges in shaft, such as holes, pass through seal.
1. Thrust Collar
2. Seal Protector
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Figure 113
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