safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine
damage will result (See Engine Manual).
Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for
detailed instructions.
Change Engine Oil
Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, thereafter
change oil every 25 hours (more often if required).
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil will flow
more freely and carry away more contamination.
Remove the oil drain plug from the rear of the unit and
tip the unit back to help drain all the oil.
OS1374
OS1731
Check Tire Pressure
Grease
Oil
Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire sidewall.
Check Auger Gearcase
Figure 5
IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be maintained.
Auger Shaft
Gear cases are filled to the correct level at the factory.
Unless there is evidence of leakage, no additional
lubricant should be required. Check oil level each
season or every 25 hours of operation.
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 instruc-
tions in Service and Adjustments.
To ensure adequate lubricant level:
1.
Remove filler plug (Figure 4). Lubricant must be at
least up to bottom of lubricant filler hole with unit
resting on a level-surface.
4.8
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.
2.
Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level
of plug and replace plug.
IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant
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.
L-2 (Part Number 00008000).
1
2
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling
shrouds removed. Engine overheating and damage will
result.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
4.9
REPLACEMENT
ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT
1.
2.
Auger Gearcase
Filler Plug
OS6775
Remove Attachment Drive Belt (Figure 7)
Figure 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug
wire and allow unit to cool completely.
General Lubrication
Remove two screws securing belt cover to unit and
remove belt cover.
IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication.
Remove spring pin from chute crank rod assembly
at universal joint and separate.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on
friction disc, friction plate or belts.
Remove belt finger by removing cap screw
mounting belt finger to engine.
NOTE: Apply Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
to the lubrication fittings. See Service Parts.
Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave
(it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using
recoil starter handle).
NOTE: Sno-Thro should be lubricated
(Figure 5) at beginning of season or every 25 operating
hours.
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