Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual page 23

See Figures 42 and 43.
3. Engage and disengage attachment clutch to verify
brake roller on attachment idler does not interfere with
brake pad.
IMPORTANT: Ensure brake roller does not bind.
Attachment Clutch Disengaged / Brake Engaged
1. Brake Pad
2. Brake Roller
Attachment Clutch Engaged / Brake Disengaged
1. Brake Pad
2. Brake Roller
4. Reinstall auger housing to frame. See Reinstall Auger
Housing on page 11.
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Figure 41
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Figure 42
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.
5. Place unit in service position and remove bottom
cover. See Service Position on page 7 and Bottom
Cover Removal on page 13.
See Figure 44.
6. Check attachment brake:
• When attachment clutch is disengaged, brake must
contact attachment belt or pulley, whichever is
closest.
• When attachment clutch is engaged, brake must be
more than 1.6 mm (1/16") away from attachment belt
or pulley, whichever is closest.
IMPORTANT: If attachment clutch / brake is out of
adjustment, refer to Operator's Manual for adjustment
procedure.
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1. Brake Pad
2. Attachment Pulley & Belt
7. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping
screws and four hex bolts.
8. Return unit to operating position.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire and fill fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger / impeller
must stop within 5 seconds when attachment
clutch lever is released.
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Figure 43