Bottom Cover Removal - Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual

BOTTOM COVER REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, drain fuel from tank and fuel
system. See Draining Fuel System on page 7.
Make sure unit is secure and will not tip.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on
page 7.
4. Models 921050, 921051, 921327: Advance to step 10.
Models 921052, 921057
5. Rotate track to the raised position. Refer to operator's
manual.
See Figure 19.
6. Remove hairpin and cable eyelet from lock finger.
7. Loosen cable adjustment barrel nuts and remove
cable from height-adjuster bracket.
Figure 18
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. The track carriage
will rotate freely without the height-adjuster
bracket. Keep fingers and hands away from
pinch points.
See Figure 20.
8. Remove three top-lock flange nuts retaining height-
adjuster plate. Remove plate and remaining hardware.
9. Move height-adjuster stop to the right and rotate away
from frame. See Figure 21.
EN – 13
Figure 19
Figure 20