Friction Disc Replacement - Ariens Sno-Thro 921038 Platinum 24 SHO Service Manual

FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT

Remove Friction Disc
NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, close fuel valve and drain fuel
from tank and fuel system. See Draining Fuel
System on page 8. Make sure unit is secure and
will not tip.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on
page 8.
4. Remove bottom cover. See Bottom Cover Removal on
page 9.
See Figure 24.
5. Remove hairpin securing adjustment pivot pin to
speed selector arm and remove adjustment pivot pin.
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1. Speed Selector Arm
2. Hairpin
3. Adjustment Pivot Pin
See Figure 25.
6. Remove spring clip from right side of hex shaft.
7. Remove hardware securing bearing flange to left side
of frame and remove bearing flange.
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Figure 24
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1. Bearing Flange
2. Hex Shaft
3. Spring Clip
4. Tapping Screw
NOTICE: For track models, track angle must be in the
"Lowered Position" to remove hex shaft. Refer to
Operator's Manual. See Figure 26.
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See Figure 27.
8. Disconnect hex shaft from sprocket and remove
sprocket from chain.
9. Move hex shaft left until removed from friction disc
assembly.
NOTICE: For ease of removal on track models, position
friction disc assembly as far left as possible.
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Figure 25
Figure 26
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