Auger Replacement; Remove Auger - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

4. Secure swing gate assembly to pivot rod with two
hairpins inserted curved side up at 90-degree angles
to the gate. See Figure 50.
5.
Reinstall bottom cover. See Install Bottom Cover on
page 12.
6. Ensure axle key is in position and reinstall right wheel.
Secure with snap clip. See Figure 45.
7.
Return unit to operating position.
8.
Reconnect traction drive clutch cable and return
spring to swing gate. See Figure 44.
9.
Thread stop bolt fully back into tractor frame.
10. Ensure that traction drive belt is correctly seated and
reconnect traction drive idler spring. See Figure 43.
11. Under control panel, reconnect traction clutch cable to
clutch lever pin. Install spring onto clutch lever pin and
retain with washer and hairpin. See Figure 42.
12. Adjust traction drive clutch. Refer to Operator's
Manual for adjustment procedure.
13. Reinstall belt cover.
14. Fill fuel tank and reconnect spark plug wire.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
Figure 50

AUGER REPLACEMENT

Remove Auger

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 51.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Attachment drive
pulley edges are sharp. Wear gloves when
handling pulley.
4. Hold attachment drive pulley in place and remove
hardware securing pulley to impeller shaft.
5. Remove pulley and spacer from impeller shaft.
6. Loosen, but DO NOT remove hardware securing
bearing plate to auger housing.
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1. Bearing Plate
EN – 25
Figure 51