Check Dual Handle Interlock; Check Fasteners; Check Clutch Operation; Check Tire Pressure - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Pro 28 Operator's Manual

CHECK DUAL HANDLE
INTERLOCK
1. Stop engine.
2. Engage attachment clutch and then the
traction drive clutch.
3. Release the attachment clutch lever. The
attachment clutch should stay engaged
until the traction drive clutch lever is
released.
IMPORTANT: If dual handle interlock does
not operate correctly, repair as directed in the
service manual for your unit.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check for loose hardware.

CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION

• Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds
when attachment clutch lever is released.
• Wheels must stop quickly when traction
drive clutch lever is released.
IMPORTANT: If clutches do not engage or
disengage correctly, see Adjust Attachment
Clutch & Brake on page 18 or Adjust Traction
Drive Clutch on page 20. Refer to the service
manual for your unit for more information
about clutch repairs.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Keep tires inflated to pressure listed on tire
sidewall.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of tire
assembly when inflating. Use
a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side.
• DO NOT mount a tire without
proper equipment and
experience.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

NOTICE: Engine oil level must be maintained
at correct level or engine damage may occur.
Refer to engine manual.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Refer to engine manual.

CHECK AUGER GEARCASE OIL

1. Place unit on flat, level surface.
2. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer. See
Figure 16.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove gearcase
cover.
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1. Auger Gearcase Cover
2. Oil Fill Plug
3. Seal Washer
3. Check oil level with suitable measuring
device, such as a clean screwdriver, and
add oil if needed. 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
(see Service Parts on page 13). Using other
lubricants will not automatically void unit
warranty, but the warranty will not cover
damage caused by using unauthorized
lubricants.
4. Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber
deterioration and replace if needed.
5. Reinstall seal washer (rubber side down)
and oil fill plug. Torque to 9 N•m
(80 lb-in).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over torque.
Measurements are given in pound force
inches (lb-in) and not pound force foot (lb-ft).
IMPORTANT: Incorrect torquing and failure to
install or correctly torque seal washer may
void gearcase warranty.
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Figure 16