Reinstall Auger Housing - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

Reinstall Auger Housing

See Figure 11.
1. With assistance from a capable helper, engage
attachment clutch lever so attachment brake will not
obstruct attachment drive pulley in step 2.
2. Lift auger housing rear and lower mount brackets onto
mount rod.
3. Release attachment clutch lever.
4. Align holes in mount brackets with holes in frame and
secure housing to frame with two hex bolts, but DO
NOT tighten.
IMPORTANT: Unit must be on a flat, level surface during
steps 5 – 7.
5. Check tire pressure and adjust if necessary. Refer to
Operator's Manual for specification.
6. Torque hex bolts installed in step 4 to
33.8 N•m – 70.1 N•m (24.9 lb-ft – 51.7 lb-ft).
7. Loosen skid shoe hardware and adjust skid shoes.
Refer to Operator's Manual for adjustment procedure.
Figure 11
See Figure 12.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Attachment sheave
edges are sharp. Wear thick gloves to install
belts onto attachment sheave.
8. Reinstall attachment drive belts onto attachment
sheave.
To assist belt installation, slowly pull recoil starter handle
while gently guiding belts onto attachment sheave.
See Figure 13.
9. Reinstall belt finger and secure with two flat steel
washers, two locking washers and two hex bolts.
EN – 10
Figure 12