Check Auger Gearcase Oil; Lubricate Unit - Ariens Sno-Thro 926038 - Pro 28 Operator's Manual

CHECK AUGER GEARCASE OIL

Gearcases are filled to the correct level at the
factory. Unless there is evidence of a leak, no
additional lubricant is required.
If a leak is suspected, check oil level. See
your dealer for repair.
1. Place unit on flat, level surface.
2. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer. See
Figure 15.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove gearcase
cover.
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1. Auger Gearcase Cover
2. Oil Fill Plug
3. Seal Washer
Figure 15
3. Check oil level with dipstick and add oil if
needed. Oil level must be 6.1 – 6.7 cm
(2.4 – 2.6") 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 14). 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 on
page 14) 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.
Use the following key for all lubrication
procedures.
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Traction Drive
1. Place unit in service position (see
2. Lubricate as shown in Figure 16.
3. Reinstall bottom cover and return unit to
Auger Shaft
See Figure 17.
1. Remove shear bolt nuts and bolts.
2. Apply grease at the grease zerks.
3. Hand rotate auger on auger shaft.
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Grease
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= Lubricate on Both Sides
Figure 13) and remove bottom cover.
Figure 16
operating position.
Oil
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