Maintenance - Ariens 815034 Owner/Operator's Manual & Parts List

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Interval
Before Each Check Fasteners
Use
Check Scraper Blade
Check Skid Shoes
After Each Clean Snow Thrower
Use
Every Season Check Auger Belt
Check PTO Belt
Lubricate Snow Thrower

MAINTENANCE

Task
• Check mounting hardware that attaches the snow thrower to the
unit and all other fasteners.
• Check shear bolts for damage. Replace any shear bolt(s) that are
damaged (see Shear Bolt Replacement on page 18).
• Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts
and bolts to the correct torque value.
Check scraper blade for wear. Replace scraper blade if scraper blade
has worn to the point that the snow thrower housing will soon be
touching the ground. See Scraper Blade Replacement on page 18 to
replace the scraper blade.
Check skid shoes for proper adjustment and for wear. Replace skid
shoes if there is excessive wear. See on page 17 to adjust or replace
the skid shoes.
Remove ice and snow from snow thrower and unit.
Check Auger belt for wear or damage; replace if necessary (see Auger
Belt Replacement on page 19).
Check PTO belt for wear or damage; replace if necessary (see PTO Belt
Replacement on page 18).
• Oil the base of the lower chute where it rotates on the chute
adapter. See item 31 and 36 in the Snow Chute and Chute Crank
Assembly illustration on page 28.
• Oil the pivot point on the upper chute and lower chute. See item 22
and 31 in the Snow Chute and Chute Crank Assembly illustration
on page 28.
• Oil the bushings that hold the chute crank to the chute crank
bracket. See item 16 in the Snow Chute and Chute Crank
Assembly illustration on page 28.
• Oil the chute deflector cables. See item 23 and 24 in the Snow
Chute and Chute Crank Assembly illustration on page 28.
• Oil any other pivot points.
Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep your unit
operating at peak efficiency.
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