Ariens Sno-Thro Compact Series Service Manual page 47

See Figure 103.
4. Reinstall impeller shaft through gearcase front and
reinstall thrust collar onto impeller shaft end.
5. Wrap a seal protector over impeller shaft end and
reinstall shaft through gearcase seal. Remove seal.
NOTICE: Unprotected seals can be damaged when rough
edges in shaft, such as holes, pass through seal.
1. Thrust Collar
2. Seal Protector
See Figure 104.
6. Reinstall pin into impeller shaft and turn shaft so pin is
horizontal.
7. Align thrust collar with pin and install thrust collar over
pin.
8. Move impeller shaft as far through gearcase rear as
possible.
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2
Figure 103
9. Reinstall flange bushing onto impeller shaft end. With
a driver, strike bushing until positioned just below
retaining ring groove. See Figure 105.
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Figure 104
Figure 105