Ariens Sno-Thro PM-32-77 - Manual (Page 7)

3. Remove the hairpin cotter from the traction clutch rod.
Pull this rod from the clutch fork arm and tip it up and out
of the way.
4. Slide the friction wheel assembly and hex shaft to the right
until the left end of the hex shaft comes free of the left
bearing. Then slip the whole assembly back to the right and
pull it forward out of the frame.
5. With the friction wheel assembly out of the frame, the
three cap screws holding the friction wheel to the hub
may be removed and the friction wheel removed.
6. Position a new friction wheel on the hub and secure with
the three cap screws. Tighten securely.
7. Slip the right end of the complete friction wheel assembly
and hex shaft into the hole in the right side of the frame.
Position the friction wheel hub in the forks. Slide the hex
shaft to the left and into the left bearing being sure flat
washer is in position. See that the pinion gear meshes with
the iarge gear.
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. Replace the bearing flange on the right side of the frame
and secure with the four carriage bolts and nuts. Reconnect
the traction clutch rod in the clutch fork arm and secure
with a hairpin cotter. Readjust the drive disc as described
in the paragraph on page 6.
NOT AN ADJUSTMENT ^
FORK
FLAT WASHER
{OUTSIDE OF
PINION)
TRACTION CLUTCH ROD
LUBRICATION
ENGINE
Fill the crankcase with Ariens Sno-Thro oil 5W-20 when using
the Sno-Thro.
Use Ariens Gard-N-Yard oil MS classification SAE-30 when
using lawn attachments.
Refer to engine owners manual for appropriate crankcase oil
substitutes.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded automotive type
gasoline. (Leaded "regular" grade gasoline is an acceptable
substitute.)
NOTE: For detailed instructions on engine refer to manu­
facturer's booklet packed with the machine.
TRACTOR DRIVE
At start of season, grease gears, hex and axle shaft as in­
dicated in the figure below. Use Ariens Moly Lithium grease.
Put two or three drops of light oil on shift lever and other
linkage points. CAUTION: Do not allow grease or oil to
come in contact with friction wheel, drive disc or belts.
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BEARING FLANGE
FRICTION WHEEL
SNO-THRO UNIT
Check the lubrication in the blower gear case by removing
the filler plug on the side of the gear case just above the left
hand auger shaft. Lubricant should be even with the hole
with the machine sitting level.
To Drain Gear Case: Remove fill plug. Tip up on blower
housing and allow oil to drain. Tip unit back on wheels.
Fill gear case with Ariens Liquid Grease (Part No. 000070).
SHEAR BOLT I
SHAFT FILLER PLUG
Oil rake shaft periodically or each time a shear bolt is re­
placed. At the end of the season, remove shear bolts, oil
rake shaft through shear bolt holes, turn rakes on shaft
several times and replace shear bolts.
Oil the discharge chute with several drops of heavy oil.
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