Attachment Brake Replacement; Remove Attachment Brake; Install Attachment Brake - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

ATTACHMENT BRAKE REPLACEMENT

Remove Attachment Brake

IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Remove auger housing. See Separate Housing From
Frame on page 7.
See Figure 30.
4. Disconnect extension spring from frame.
5. Remove hardware retaining attachment brake arm to
brake mount bracket and remove brake arm.
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1. Attachment Brake Arm
2. Extension Spring

Install Attachment Brake

1. Secure attachment brake arm to brake arm bracket
with original hex bolt and top locking flange nut, but
DO NOT overtighten.
IMPORTANT: Brake arm MUST rotate freely after
hardware has been tightened.
2. Using a flathead screwdriver or similar pry bar,
reinstall extension spring hook onto attachment brake
arm.
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Figure 30
See Figures 31 and 32.
3. Engage and disengage attachment clutch to verify
brake roller on attachment idler does not interfere with
brake pad.
IMPORTANT: Ensure brake roller does not bind.
Attachment Clutch Disengaged / Brake Engaged
1. Brake Pad
2. Brake Roller
Attachment Clutch Engaged / Brake Disengaged
1. Brake Pad
2. Brake Roller
4. Reinstall auger housing to frame. See Reinstall Auger
Housing on page 10.
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Figure 31
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Figure 32