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CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch lever is released. Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released. If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust or repair before operation. See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 31. CHECK CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT Make sure the attachment clutch and traction drive clutch are adjusted as specified in Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 31. CLEAN ENGINE Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. CHECK ENGINE OIL The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in 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 Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. NOTICE: Run engine just prior to changing oil, warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contaminants. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (921024, 028, 029, 030, 032, 035) Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire sidewall. See Check Tire Pressure on page 14. CHECK AUGER GEARCASE IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be maintained. 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. IMPORTANT: Be sure unit is resting on a level surface before checking lubricant levels. To ensure adequate lubricant level: 1. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer (Figure 25). Lubricant must be 2.38 - 2.63" (6.05 - 6.68 cm) from the flat surface of the gear case cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the gear case cover. 2. Check oil level with suitable dipstick device. Add lubricant if required. NOTICE: Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace as needed. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (Part Number 00068800). Use of other lubricants will void unit warranty. 3. Reinstall oil fill plug and seal washer to 80 lbf-in. (9 N•m). IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE! Note that measurements are in pound force inches (lbf-in) and NOT pound force foot (lbf-ft). IMPORTANT: Be sure to install seal washer with rubber side down (Figure 25). IMPORTANT: Improper torquing, omission of seal washer, or incorrect installation of seal washer will void unit warranty. 3 2 1 1. Auger Gearcase 2. Oil Fill Plug 3. Seal Washer Figure 25 EN - 25

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EN - 25
CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION
Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds
when attachment clutch lever is released.
Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive
clutch lever is released.
If clutches do not engage or disengage
properly, adjust or repair before operation.
See
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment
on
page 29 and
Traction Drive Clutch
Adjustment
on page 31.
CHECK CLUTCH CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
Make sure the attachment clutch and traction
drive clutch are adjusted as specified in
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment
on
page 29 and
Traction Drive Clutch
Adjustment
on page 31.
CLEAN ENGINE
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
The engine crankcase oil should be checked
every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be
maintained in 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
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
NOTICE:
Run engine just prior to changing
oil, warm oil will flow more freely and carry
away more contaminants.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
(921024, 028, 029, 030, 032, 035)
Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire
sidewall. See
Check Tire Pressure
on
page 14.
CHECK AUGER GEARCASE
IMPORTANT:
Proper oil level must be
maintained.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure unit is resting on a
level surface before checking lubricant levels.
To ensure adequate lubricant level:
1. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer
(Figure 25). Lubricant must be 2.38 –
2.63" (6.05 – 6.68 cm) from the flat
surface of the gear case cover.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT remove the gear case
cover.
2. Check oil level with suitable dipstick
device. Add lubricant if required.
NOTICE:
Inspect seal washer for wear or
rubber deterioration and replace as needed.
IMPORTANT:
Use only Ariens L3 synthetic
severe duty gear lube (Part Number
00068800). Use of other lubricants will void
unit warranty.
3. Reinstall oil fill plug and seal washer to
80 lbf-in. (9 N•m).
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE!
Note that measurements are in pound force
inches (lbf-in) and NOT pound force foot
(lbf-ft).
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to install seal washer
with rubber side down (Figure 25).
IMPORTANT:
Improper torquing, omission of
seal washer, or incorrect installation of seal
washer will void unit warranty.
Figure 25
1.
Auger Gearcase
2.
Oil Fill Plug
3.
Seal Washer
2
1
3