Install Auger - Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual

See Figure 66.
12. Remove auger. Use of penetrating oil or heat may be
necessary to remove auger.
IMPORTANT: If rust is present on auger shaft, remove with
sand paper and wipe clean with oil.

Install Auger

See Figure 67.
1. Install auger onto auger shaft with auger kickers facing
gearcase.
IMPORTANT: Make sure auger helix direction matches the
original auger orientation.
2. Apply grease to grease zerk
3. Align holes in auger with holes in auger shaft and
reinstall shear bolt. Torque bolt to 7.9 N•m – 16.5 N•m
(5.8 lb-ft – 12.2 lb-ft). If torque wrench is unavailable,
tighten until bolts no longer spin freely. DO NOT
overtighten.
Figure 71
Figure 72
4. Reinstall flange bushing and support bushing onto
auger end. See Figure 68.
5. Reinstall auger assembly into housing and seat
impeller shaft end into ball bearing at housing rear.
See Figure 69.
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