Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Service Manual page 55

See Figure 117.
12. Reinstall one flat steel washer into left side of
gearcase.
13. Align washer with gearcase hole and reinstall auger
shaft through gear and washer.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that auger shaft key aligns with gear
keyway.
See Figure 118.
14. Reinstall one flat steel washer and bushing onto right
auger shaft end.
IMPORTANT: Stepped-down side of bushing MUST be
positioned toward gearcase.
Figure 117
Figure 118
15. With a driver, such as a 1 1/4" deep-well socket, drive
bushing into gearcase until groove is just beyond
interior gearcase wall. See Figure 119.
See Figure 120.
16. Wrap seal protector around each auger shaft end so
holes in shaft are covered.
NOTICE: Unprotected seals can be damaged when
installed over rough edges in shaft, such as holes.
17. Install gearcase seals over seal protectors and press
into gearcase until each seal is flush with gearcase
exterior.
18. Remove seal protectors.
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Figure 119
Figure 120