Lubricate Unit - Ariens 920021-Compact 24 LE Operator's Manual

3. Check oil level with dipstick and add oil if
needed. Oil level must be 4.1 – 4.8 cm
(1.6 – 1.9") from the flat surface of the
gearcase cover.
IMPORTANT: Ariens recommends using only
Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube
(see Service Parts on page 13). Using other
lubricants will not automatically void unit
warranty, but the warranty will not cover
damage caused by using unauthorized
lubricants.
4. Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber
deterioration and replace if needed.
5. Reinstall seal washer (rubber side down)
and oil fill plug. Torque to 9 N•m
(80 lbf-in).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over torque.
Measurements are given in pound force
inches (lbf-in) and not pound force foot (lbf-ft).
IMPORTANT: Incorrect torquing and failure to
install or correctly torque seal washer may
void gearcase warranty.

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
Model 920021
1. Place unit in service position (see
Figure 15).
2. Remove six hex bolts retaining cover and
remove cover. Save for reinstallation.
Model 920022
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.
NOTICE: 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.
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1. Top-lock Flange Nut
2. Height Adjuster Plate
3. Height Adjuster Stop
4. Bottom Cover
5. Rear Axle
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.
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Figure 17
Oil
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