Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual page 60

10. Reinstall retaining ring. See Figure 139.
11. Turn impeller shaft by hand to ensure shaft rotates
easily.
See Figure 140.
12. Reinstall one flat steel washer into left side of
gearcase.
13. Align washer with gearcase hole and reinstall auger
shaft through gear and washer.
IMPORTANT: Ensure auger shaft key aligns with gear
keyway.
Figure 139
Figure 140
See Figure 141.
14. Reinstall one flat steel washer and bushing onto right
auger shaft end.
IMPORTANT: Stepped-down side of bushing MUST be
positioned toward gearcase.
15. With a driver, such as a 1 1/4" deep-well socket, drive
bushing into gearcase until groove is just beyond
interior gearcase wall. See Figure 142.
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Figure 141
Figure 142