Ariens Sno-Thro 932105 - 8526 - Manual (Page 19)

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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.
DEFLECTOR REMOTE
Deflector must stay in selected position while
throwing snow.
If deflector does not stay in set position:
1. Tighten nut beneath the control panel to
increase friction on pressure flange
(Figure 12).
If deflector does not follow full range of travel:
1. Push deflector remote all the way
forward.
2. Loosen adjusting nuts on cable support
bracket.
3. To adjust the deflector lower:
Slide cable down. Tighten bottom nut.
4. To adjust deflector higher:
Slide cable up. Tighten top nut.
5. Check travel and repeat adjustment as
necessary.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
If chute does not stay in position while
operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot
point to increase tension on spring (Figure 13).
Smooth and easy rotation of properly
lubricated chute with crank is obtained by
adjusting pinion and chute gear teeth so they
mesh together.
OS1374
OS1731
Figure 11
Grease Oil
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.