Service manual

GB - 19
Tips for Operation
Snow is best removed as soon as possible after snow
fall.
To clear an area, run unit in an overlapping series of
paths. For large areas, start in the middle and throw
snow to each side, so snow is not cleared more than
once.
ALWAYS direct snow away from area to be cleared and
with direction of the wind.
TRAVELING
To travel from one work area to another:
1. Set Throttle to Slow or Part-Throttle position.
2. Press down on handlebars enough to raise front
of unit slightly off surface.
3. Engage wheel drive clutch without engaging
attachment drive clutch.
TRANSPORT
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and close fuel
shut-off valve when transporting unit on a truck or
trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto
trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
SERVICE POSITION
Upright Service Position (Figure 16)
1. Draw gas from gas tank to prevent spilling.
1. Place unit on a flat level surface.
2. Tip unit forward onto front of auger housing.
3. Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over.
4. Strap and clamp onto bench if needed.
Belt Service Position
To place unit into Belt Service position:
1. Draw gas from gas tank to prevent spilling.
5. Remove the two screws from the belt guard and
remove the guard.
6. Remove hair pin under the control panel
connecting the discharge chute rod from the chute
rotation lever and slide the discharge chute rod
forward.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect chute lock cable and
deflector cable if equipped.
7. Loosen the belt finger guards at the pulley and
pivot away from the belts.
IMPORTANT: Use care when rotating the belt fingers.
DO NOT bend belt fingers out of shape.
8. Remove the attachment drive belt from the engine
pulley.
IMPORTANT: To avoid bending the bottom cover plate,
support handlebars firmly or tip the unit up on the
blower housing. Remove the plate by unscrewing the
six cap screws before seperating unit.
IMPORTANT:
9. Tip the unit back down and remove the two
capscrews securing the housing to the frame.
10.Tip the two halves apart exposing the belts and
pulleys.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: Before tipping unit up onto
housing, remove fuel so no spills will occur
and remove battery (if equipped). Ensure unit
is secure and will not tip over during
maintenance.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
UP can cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, wait for
moving parts to stop and remove wire from
spark plug before adjusting or servicing. HOT
SURFACES can result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot
from operation.
ALWAYS allow parts to cool.