Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Service Manual page 56

19. Turn impeller shaft by hand to ensure auger shaft
rotates easily.
20. Reinstall bushing retainer into flange bushing groove.
See Figure 121.
See Figure 122.
21. Reinstall gearcase gasket.
22. Secure cover to gearcase with four external tooth
locking washer bolts.
Figure 121
Figure 122
See Figure 123.
23. Press a new front cover into gearcase.
24. Add gearcase oil. Oil level MUST be 6.1 cm – 6.7 cm
(2.4" – 2.6") from the flat surface of the gearcase
cover.
IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens L3
synthetic sever duty gear lube. Using other lubricants will
not automatically void unit warranty, but the warranty will
not cover damage caused by using unauthorized
lubricants. Refer to the Operator's Manual for your unit for
the service part numbers.
25. Reinstall seal washer (rubber side down) and oil fill
plug. Torque to 11.3 – 14.7 N•m (100 – 130 lb-in). DO
NOT over-torque.
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Figure 123