Storage - Ariens Sno-Thro ST926LE Owner's/Operator's Manual

FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT
1. Place unit into service position.
2. Remove bottom cover by removing six
hex bolts.
3. With axle locked, hold one wheel so
friction disc will not rotate and remove
three cap screws holding friction disc to
carrier.
4. Remove both wheels.
5. Remove right and left bearing flanges
from frame.
6. Slide hex shaft to the left enough to
remove pinion sprocket from hex shaft.
7. Slide hex shaft to the right enough to
remove friction disc.
8. Slide new friction disc onto hex shaft.
9. Install pinion sprocket and chain on hex
shaft, then replace bearing flanges.
10. Hold wheel so friction disc will not rotate
and secure new friction disc to carrier
with three hex screws removed in step
2.
11. Replace wheels.
12. Replace bottom cover.
13. Adjust traction drive clutch (see Traction
Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 28).
1
2
1
8
1
7
1. Cap Screw
2. Hex Screw
3. Friction Disc
4. Pinion
Sprocket
5. Bearing Cap
1
3
4
6
6. Idler Hex
Shaft
7. Drive Plate
Assembly
8. Stop Bolt
Figure 38
SHORT TERM
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high
pressure water or store unit outdoors.
Run with attachment clutch engaged a few
minutes after each use to free unit of any
loose or melting snow.
Close fuel shut-off valve.
Inspect unit for visible signs of wear,
breakage or damage.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly
tightened and know unit is in safe working
condition.
Store unit in a cool, dry protected area.
LONG TERM
Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low
pressure water and lubricate (see
MAINTENANCE on page 19). Touch up all
scratched painted surfaces.
Remove weight from wheels by putting
5
blocks under frame or axle.
Fuel System
Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended
periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,
resulting in gum deposits in the system.
These deposits can damage the carburetor
and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent
deposits from forming in the fuel system
during storage by adding a quality fuel
stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the
recommended mix ratio found on the fuel
stabilizer container.
To treat the fuel system for storage:
1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens p/n 00592900)
according to manufacturers' instructions.
2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the
carburetor.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside of a building with potential
sources of ignition.
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STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before
proceeding.