Ariens 924 SNO-THRO 924109 - Manual (Page 13)

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4.6 AUGER GEARCASE
IMPORTANT: Too much lubricant may cause excessive
leakage. Too little lubricant will cause gear and/or
bearing damage. Proper oil level must be maintained
for operation.
Gear cases are filled to the correct level at the factory.
Unless there is evidence of leakage, no additional
lubricant should be required. Check for evidence of
leakage every 25 hours or operation.
To ensure adequate lubricant level:
1. Remove filler plug. Lubricant must be at least up to
bottom of lubricant filler hole with unit resting on a
level-surface.
2. Add lubricant, if required, allow oil to drain to level
of plug and replace plug (Figure 4).
3. Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2
(P/N 00008000).
4.7 ENGINE
Cooling
The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely
around engine from Air Intake to cooling fins on
cylinder head and block, to prevent overheating.
Each year (more often if conditions require) remove
cooling shrouds and clean cooling fins. Clean external
surfaces of engine of dust, dirt, and oil deposits which
can contribute to improper cooling. See Engine
Manual.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling
shrouds removed. Engine overheating and damage will
result.
Engine Oil Check
The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or
every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be
maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all
times or engine damage will result (See Engine
Manual).
To check, park unit on a flat, level surface and:
1. Clean all debris away from oil cap.
2. Remove oil cap and dipstick. Wipe oil of dipstick
with a clean cloth. Replace dipstick until cap
bottoms on tube. Remove dipstick again and
observe oil level. Oil should be at the Full (F) mark.
3. If low, add oil and bring up to the Full (F) mark.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over fill. Oil level must not
exceed Full (F) mark.
4. Replace dipstick and cap. Clean up any spilled oil.
Engine Oil Change
Change oil after first 5 hours of operation, thereafter
change oil every 25 hours (more often if required).
NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil
will flow more freely and carry away more contamina-
tion.
1. Drain crankcase by removing oil drain plug (see
Engine Manual).
2. When oil has drained replace plug and refill engine
crankcase with new oil of proper grade.
3. Recheck oil level with dipstick.
4.8 TRACTION DRIVE BELT
NOTE: Unit should be in the Belt Service Position with
the attachment drive belt removed.
To Replace the Traction Drive Belt
1. Pull idler away from belt (Figure 5) and remove belt
from idler pulley, engine and drive pulley (it may be
necessary to turn engine pulley using rewind
starter).
2. Rotate belt fingers out and away from belt and
pulley by removing one cap screw and loosening
the other.
OS0620
Special
Gear
Lube-L2
Figure 4
1. Auger Gearcase-Cast Iron
2. Oil Fill and Drain Level Plug
3. Ariens Special L-2 Gear Lube
4. Auger Gearcase-Aluminum
1
2
3
4 2
Engine Oil Type Ambient Temperature
SAE 5W30 Below 40 o F (4 o C)
SAE 30
Above 40
o
F (4
o
C)
WARNING: ROTATING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts. Keep hands and feet
away.
Loose clothing, long hair or scarves can get
caught in rotating parts and cause death or
serious injury.