Check Fasteners; Check Clutch Cable Adjustments; Check Tire Pressure; Check Engine Oil - Ariens Sno-Tek 20 Operator's Manual

CHECK FASTENERS

Check for loose hardware.
CHECK CLUTCH CABLE
ADJUSTMENTS
Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds
when attachment clutch lever is released.
Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive
clutch lever is released.
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 guide
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 15.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove gearcase
cover.
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3
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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
4.1 cm – 4.8 cm (1.6" – 1.9") 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.

LUBRICATE UNIT

Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp
Grease or equivalent (see Service Parts) 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.
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Figure 15