Ariens Compact Track 24 Manual page 25

To ensure adequate lubricant level:
1. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer
(Figure 21). Lubricant must be 1.63 –
1.88" (4.14 – 4.78 cm) from the flat
surface of the gear case cover.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the gear case
cover.
2. Check oil level with suitable dipstick
device. Add lubricant if required.
NOTICE: Inspect seal washer for wear or
rubber deterioration and replace as needed.
IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic
severe duty gear lube (Part Number
00068800). Use of other lubricants will void
unit warranty.
3. Reinstall oil fill plug and seal washer to
80 lbf – in. (9 N•m).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE!
Note that measurements are in pound force
inches (lbf – in) and NOT pound force
foot (lbf – ft).
IMPORTANT: Be sure to install seal washer
with rubber side down (Figure 21).
IMPORTANT: Improper torquing, omission of
seal washer, or incorrect installation of seal
washer will void unit warranty.
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1. Auger Gearcase
2. Oil Fill Plug
3. Seal Washer
Figure 21
BOTTOM COVER REMOVAL
(920013, 014, 021)
1. Remove the six screws that attach the
2. Reinstall cover to the frame using six
(920022)
(Figure 22)
1. Place the unit into the service position.
2. Remove the three top-lock flange nuts
3. Remove the height adjuster plate (2)
4. Slide the height adjuster stop to the right
NOTICE: Track carriage can rotate freely
without the height adjuster stop attached to
the height adjuster bracket. BE CAREFUL to
keep fingers and hands out of pinch points.
5. Remove six screws that attach the
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3 6. Rotate the track carriage as needed to
7. Reverse steps 6 – 1 to install the bottom
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OS8195
1. Top-Lock Flange Nut
2. Height Adjuster Plate
3. Height Adjuster Stop
4. Bottom Cover
5. Rear Axle
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bottom cover (4) to the frame and
remove the bottom cover.
screws.
(1) that hold the height adjuster plate (2)
to the height adjuster bracket.
and the three spacers on the carriage
bolts. The height adjuster stop (3)
should now only be attached to the rear
axle.
and rotate away from frame to make
room for the removal of the bottom
cover.
bottom cover (4) to the frame and
remove the bottom cover.
remove bottom cover.
cover.
Figure 22
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