Ariens SNO-THRO 924122 1124 - Manual (Page 21)

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GENERAL LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before
and after lubrication.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to
get on friction disc, friction plate or belts.
NOTE: Apply Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or
equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See
Service Parts.
Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 11) at
beginning of season or every 25 operating
hours.
Auger Shaft
NOTE: To grease auger shaft, remove shear
bolt nuts, and shear bolts. Turn auger on shaft
while applying grease at zerk fittings. Replace
shear bolt per instructions in Service and
Adjustments.
CLEAN BATTERY (924332, 505,
506, 508)
IMPORTANT: Battery is maintenance free. Do
not tamper with or attempt to open battery.
See Service and Adjustments for charging
procedures.
Terminals
Keep battery and its terminals clean.
IMPORTANT: Remove battery from unit
before cleaning.
Remove corrosion from battery terminals and
cable connections with a wire brush, then
wash with a weak baking soda solution.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease or
petroleum jelly to terminals and cable ends to
retard corrosion.
Figure 10
1. Auger Gearcase - Cast Iron
2. Oil Fill and Drain Plug
3. Auger Gearcase - Aluminum
1
2
2
3
1. Auger and Shaft
2. Discharge Chute
3. Sprocket/Pinion
Assembly
4. Axle Shaft
5. Shift Lever Arm
6. Pinion Chain
7. Hex Shaft
8. Shift Link
1 1
6
8
3
5
4
Figure 11
2
1 1
7
Oil Grease
OS0641
OS0741
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.