Auger Gearcase Replacement; Remove Gearcase Assembly; Install Gearcase Assembly - Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual

AUGER GEARCASE REPLACEMENT

Remove Gearcase Assembly

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
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. Remove augers. See Remove Auger on page 27.
See Figure 73.
4. Remove hardware retaining support brackets to
gearcase and remove brackets.
5. Remove washers from auger shaft.
Figure 78
See Figure 74.
6. Remove roll pins retaining impeller to impeller shaft
and remove impeller.
IMPORTANT: Use of penetrating oil or heat may be
necessary to remove impeller.

Install Gearcase Assembly

1. Secure impeller to impeller shaft with two roll pins.
2. Reinstall one flat steel washer onto each auger shaft
end.
3. Reinstall support brackets to gearcase and secure
with two external tooth locking bolts. See Figure 75.
4. Reinstall augers. See Install Auger on page 29.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire.
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Figure 79
Figure 80