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

5. Position reduction shaft as far left as possible and
reinstall sleeve bushing and spring clip. See
Figure 64.
6. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping
screws and four hex bolts.
7. Return unit to operating position.
8. Fill fuel tank and reconnect spark plug wire.
9. Adjust speed selector lever. Refer to Operator's
Manual for adjustment procedure.
10. Check all adjustments after first use.
Figure 64

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 from engine.
3. Remove auger housing. See Separate Housing From
Frame on page 7.
See Figure 60.
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 – 29
Figure 65