Bearing Flange Replacement; Differential Gear Replacement - Ariens Sno-Thro 921038 Platinum 24 SHO Service Manual

BEARING FLANGE REPLACEMENT

Remove Bearing Flange
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. For wheel models, remove snap clips securing wheels
to axle and remove wheels. See Figure 3.
IMPORTANT: Be aware of key on axle ends. If key is
removed, reinstall before reinstalling wheel.
See Figure 54.
5. Remove hardware securing bearing flange to frame
and remove bearing flange.
1
1. Tapping Screw
2. Bearing Flange
3. Hex Shaft
Install Bearing Flange
1. Install bearing flange onto hex shaft end and secure to
frame with three tapping screws.
2. For wheel models, align wheel keyways with axle keys
and reinstall wheels. Secure with snap clips.
3. Return unit to operating position.
4. Reconnect spark plug wire.
3
2
Figure 54

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR REPLACEMENT

Remove Differential Gear
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 55.
5. Remove roll pin from axle.
6. Remove E-ring from axle end.
1
1. Roll Pin
2. E-Ring
EN – 31
Figure 55
2