Track Drive Wheel Replacement; Remove Track Drive Wheel - Ariens Sno-Thro Platinum Series Service Manual

See Figure 158.
23. Press a new front cover into gearcase.
24. Add gearcase oil. Oil level MUST be 6.1 cm – 6.7 cm
(2.4" – 2.6") from the flat surface of the gearcase
cover.
IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only Ariens L3
synthetic severe duty gear lube. Using other lubricants will
not automatically void unit warranty, but the warranty will
not cover damage caused by using unauthorized
lubricants. Refer to the Operator's Manual for your unit for
the service part numbers.
25. Reinstall seal washer (rubber side down) and oil fill
plug. Torque to 9 N•m (80 lb-in). DO NOT over-torque.
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TRACK DRIVE WHEEL REPLACEMENT

Models 921052, 921057

Remove Track Drive Wheel

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. Remove flange nuts from eye bolts around rear track
axle to release track tension. See Figure 159.
See Figure 158.
5. Remove snap clip retaining track drive wheel to drive
axle and remove drive wheel.
IMPORTANT: Be aware of key on axle ends. If key is
removed, reinstall key.
EN – 60
Figure 157