Removal; Weight Bracket - Ariens 815034 Owner/Operator's Manual & Parts List

INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS
(Figure 12)
WARNING: ALWAYS install counterweights
before operating unit with snow thrower
attached. ALWAYS remove counterweights
when snow thrower is removed from unit.
WARNING: Each counterweight weighs 56 lb
(25.54 kg) for a combined total weight of 112 lb
(50.8 kg).
1. Position the weight bracket (item 2) in the center of
the rear frame rail so the two 1/2" mounting holes
align with the holes in the rear frame rail. Use
weight bracket as a template to lay out two 7/16"
mounting holes in the top of rear frame rail.
2. Drill two 7/16" holes through the upper frame rail as
shown in figure 12.
3. Install the weight bracket (item 2) on the rear frame
rail with two 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4 hex bolts (item 14) and
3/8"-16 top locking flange nuts (item 15).
4. Install the two cast iron weights (item 3) on weight
bracket (item 2) with two 1/2"-13 x 5 hex bolts
(item 12) and 1/2"-13 top locking flange nuts
(item 13). The bolts go through the weights, weight
bracket and frame.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: ALWAYS install counterweights
before operating unit with snow thrower
attached. ALWAYS remove counterweights
when snow thrower is removed from unit.
1. Remove counterweights (see figure 12 on
page 13).
WARNING: Avoid Electric Shock. Objects
contacting both battery terminals at the same
time may result in injury and unit damage. DO
NOT reverse battery connections.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause death
or serious injury. Poisonous battery fluid
contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin,
eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical
burns.
WARNING: NO flames, NO sparks, NO smoking
near battery.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Install two hot surface decals (item 6) on unit.
6. Install two reflectors (item 4) on cast iron weight
(item 3).
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REMOVAL

3. Disconnect the snow thrower wire harness from the
main wire harness (see figure 11 on page 12).
4. Remove snow thrower wire harness from unit.
5. If installed, connect the headlight wire harness to
the main wire harness (see figure 11 on page 12).
IMPORTANT: Connect the blue wire from the headlight
wire harness to the blue wire on the main wire harness
and connect the black wire from the headlight wire
harness to the black wire on the main wire harness.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the headlight wire harness is
placed away from any moving parts.
6. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch pulley and
snow thrower pulley (see figure 10 on page 12).
IMPORTANT: Ensure the snow thrower wire harness has
been disconnected from the unit before removing the
snow thrower.
7. Remove snow thrower from unit (see figure 8 on
page 10).
8. Readjust the headlights (see Reposition Headlights
on page 8).
9. Remove snow tires and install two rear turf tires
(see figure 5 on page 8).
10. Install mower deck and mower belt. See Owner's
Manual.
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