Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement; Remove Bearing; Install Bearing; Swing Gate Replacement - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

HEX SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT

Remove Bearing

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.
See Figure 41.
3. Remove hardware retaining bearing flange to frame
and remove flange.
4. Remove bearing from hex shaft.

Install Bearing

1. Install bearing onto hex shaft end.
2. Install bearing flange over bearing and secure to
frame with three tapping screws.
Figure 41

SWING GATE REPLACEMENT

Remove Swing Gate

NOTICE: 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 from engine.
3. Under control panel, remove hairpin, washer and
spring retaining upper traction clutch cable to clutch
lever pin and disconnect cable. See Figure 42.
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Figure 42