Lubricate Unit - Ariens Platinum Series Operator's Manual

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.
Remove Bottom Cover
Models 921050, 921051
1. Place unit in service position (see
Figure 15).
2. Remove six hex bolts retaining cover and
remove cover. Save for reinstallation.
Model 921057
See Figure 17.
1. Place unit in service position (see
Figure 15).
2. Remove three top-lock flange nuts
retaining height-adjuster plate to height-
adjuster bracket.
3. Remove height-adjuster plate and three
spacers on the round head square neck
bolts. The height-adjuster stop will be
attached to the rear axle.
4. Slide height-adjuster stop to the right and
rotate it away from frame.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. The
track carriage will rotate freely
without the height-adjuster
bracket. Keep fingers and hands
away from pinch points.
5. Remove six bolts retaining bottom cover
and remove cover. Rotate track carriage
as needed to remove cover.
Model 921057
1. Height Adjuster Plate
2. Height Adjuster Stop
Lubricate Unit
Use the following key for all lubrication
procedures.
Grease
*
= Lubricate on Both Sides
1. Lubricate as shown in Figures 18, 19 and
20.
2. Reinstall bottom cover and return unit to
operating position.
Model 921057
EN - 15
2
Figure 17
Oil
Figure 18
1