Storage; Friction Wheel - Ariens 924119 Owner's/Operator's Manual

3. Secure Shear Bolt with nut.
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1. Auger
2. Roll Pin
3. Shear Bolt(s)
Figure 16
BATTERY
Charging
1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off engine.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive
(+) cable.
3. Loosen wing nut and remove battery. Place
Battery on bench or other well ventilated place.
4. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive
(+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-)
terminal.
5. Charge the battery at two and a half amps for ten
hours.
6. Reinstall battery into unit and connect positive (+)
cable first, then negative (-) cable.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Storage Safety Rules in Safety
section before proceeding.
SHORT TERM
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with water or store
unit outdoors.
IMPORTANT: The speed selector lever must be in 2nd
or 3rd position to fold handlebars down for storage.
Run with Attachment Clutch engaged a few minutes
after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow.
Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or
damage.
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STORAGE

Replacing
Use U1R or U1L; 340 to 350 CCA @ 0˚F type
batteries.

FRICTION WHEEL

1. Place unit into service position.
2. Remove bottom cover by removing four cap
screws.
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3. Place Speed Selector in first (1) position and
depress Traction Clutch Lever to hold friction
wheel and hub into position.
4. Remove cap screws (Figure 17).
5. Release traction clutch lever, shift to third (3)
position, and remove friction wheel.
6. Secure new friction wheel on hub with five cap
screws and torque cap screws to 8-10 ft. lbs.
(10,6-13,3 Nm).
7. Replace bottom cover.
8. Adjust Traction Drive Clutch (see Traction Drive
Clutch).
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1. Cap Screw
2. Friction Wheel
3. Shift Arm
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and
know unit is in safe working condition.
Store unit in a cool, dry protected area.
LONG TERM
Clean unit thoroughly and lubricate (see Maintenance).
Touch up all scratched painted surfaces.
Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under
frame or axle.
When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove
all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to
Engine Manual.
GB - 20
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4. Idler Hex Shaft
5. Cotter Pin
6. Chain
Figure 17