Install the new belt on the engine sheave and traction sheave. Then reposition the idler back into position on the outside of the traction drive belt. With the belts in position and the idler in place, check the belt alignment. The engine sheave and the tractor sheave must align with one another. If the sheaves are not properly aligned, loosen the setscrews on the engine sheave and align the sheaves. Retighten the setscrews. ADJUSTMENTS/ MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER DRIVE BELT — FIGU

3. Connect spark plug wire. GB - 17 Sharpen the Mower Blades CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on unit. An imbalanced mower blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit. Check mower blade balance before reinstalling blades. NEVER weld or straighten bent blades. 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if: • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. • Air lifts become eroded. • Blade is bent or broken. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amo

5. Remove belt finger (Figure 39). 6. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle). IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing six cap screws before separating unit. 7. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing. Figure 41 OS7208 1. Traction Clutch Cable 2. Adjuster Body 3. Jam Nut 2 3 1 Figure 42 >1/32 in. OS7144 (.8 mm

The lifetime limited warranty on the rubber components of the DURA-CLEAN Auger applies only if the product is put to personal use around a household or residence. If the product is put to any business use, agricultural, commercial, or industrial, then the duration of this warranty shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer will replace any rubber component of the DURA-CLEAN Auger found upon examination by Ariens to be defective or worn beyond the wear indicator. Rep

Figure 33 1. Adjustment Barrel 2. Jam Nut 2 OS7182 1 OS7184 Figure 34 OS7194 With the attachment clutch disengaged, check the attachment idler arm position here. The attachment idler arm should lightly touch the frame. GB - 29 Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring Extension 1. Check the attachment clutch cable spring extension. Measure the length of the attachment clutch cable spring with the clutch lever disengaged. Then measure the attachment clutch spring with the clutch lever engaged. Se

IMPORTANT: Gradually open choke after engine starts. Throttle The throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or decrease the engine speed, adjust to: 1. Fast (normal or warm starts) 2. Part-Throttle 3. Slow (cold weather starts) 4. Stop (engine is off) Electric Starter The electric starter will start a properly choked and cranked engine when the starter button is pushed. Refer to Starting and Shut Off on page 20. Recoil Starter Handle When pulled, handle will turn engine over. IMPORTANT: DO

Pin on overtravel arm makes slight contact with end of slot. 4 STORAGE STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. SHORT TERM IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow. Close fuel shut-off valve. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened

3. Pull the cable adjuster to remove slack between the cable adjuster and the extension spring and hold the cable adjuster in position while finger tightening the top jam nut against the bracket. Do not extend the spring or engage the mechanism. 4. Tighten the bottom jam nut. 5. Check function of remote wheel lock. If wheel lock does not function properly, remove bottom cover to check cable slack. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 while watching cable to remove slack. 7. Check function of remote wheel lock.