Lubricate Unit - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Pro 28 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATE UNIT

Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp
Grease or equivalent (see Service Parts on
page 13) to lubricate fittings. Lubricate each
season or every 25 hours of operation.
IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before
and after lubrication.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to
contact friction disc, friction plate or belts.
Use the following key for all lubrication
procedures.
Grease
*
= Lubricate on Both Sides
Traction Drive
1. Place unit in service position (see
Figure 15) and remove bottom cover.
2. Lubricate as shown in Figure 17 and 18.
Figure 17
Figure 18
3. Reinstall bottom cover and return unit to
operating position.
Auger Shaft
1. Remove shear bolt nuts and bolts.
2. Apply grease at the grease zerks. See
Figure 19.
Oil
3. Hand rotate auger on auger shaft.
See Figure 20.
4. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear
bolt holes in shaft.
5. Insert bolts through holes.
6. Secure bolts with nuts.
7. Tighten bolts to 7.9 N•m – 16.5 N•m
(5.8 lb-ft – 12.2 lb-ft). If a torque wrench is
unavailable, tighten bolts until they no
longer spin freely. DO NOT overtighten.
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Figure 19
Figure 20