Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual page 12

To assist belt removal, slowly pull recoil starter handle
while gently guiding belts out of attachment sheave.
See Figure 12.
20. Position support, such as a trash can, under
handlebars so tractor / frame remains upright when
separated from auger housing.
21. Chock or block wheels to prevent tractor / frame
movement.
Figure 10
Figure 11
See Figure 13.
22. Remove hardware securing auger housing to frame.
23. Lift auger housing rear slightly to disengage from
mount rod and separate from unit.
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Figure 12