Drive Belt Replacement; Discharge Chute Adjustment; Service And Adjustments - Ariens SNO-THRO 938017 - SS522EC Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
SERVICE POSITION
Place unit on a flat level surface.

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Remove (Figure 8)
1. Remove cowl.
2. Disconnect extension spring on idler
arm/brake.
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DISCHARGE CHUTE
ADJUSTMENT
If discharge chute rotates while throwing
snow, tighten four screws holding discharge
chute to housing to 11 – 12 lbf-in
(1.23 – 1.35 N•m).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten screws.
1. Remove nut and bolt from rear of
discharge chute.
2. Tip discharge chute forward.
3. Tighten two rear screws.
4. Tighten two front screws.
5. Reposition discharge chute and fasten
with nut and bolt.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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3. Remove auger drive pulley.
4. Remove old belt.
Install (Figure 8)
1. Install new belt on drive pulley and idlers.
2. Install drive belt on auger drive pulley.
3. Install auger drive pulley on unit.
4. Connect extension spring to idler
arm/brake.
5. Adjust drive belt (see Drive Belt
Adjustment on page 16).
6. Install cowl.
Figure 8
1. Rear Screw
2. Rear Nut and
Bolt
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1. Extension Spring
2. Idler Arm/Brake
3. Idler
4. Drive Pulley
5. Drive Belt
6. Auger Drive
Pulley
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3. Discharge Chute
4. Front Screw
Figure 9
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