Ariens 029-034 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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8.2 FRICTION WHEEL CARRIER
The friction wheel carrier is not repairable and is
replaced when needed. Inspect the carrier when the
friction wheel is serviced.
8.3 DRIVE PLATE
The drive plate can be removed and inspected when
the drive system, friction plate, and axle have been
removed. Refer to the appropriate sections of this
manual for more information.
1. Disconnect the drive plate return spring.
2. Lift drive plate off the hex shaft.
3. Inspect for wear.
4. When reassembling apply anti-seize to the shaft
before installing the drive plate.
8.4 DRIVE PLATE HEX SHAFT
To remove the shaft (Figure 18), place the unit in the
Belt Service Position. Remove the front half of the
frame.
1. Remove the belt from the pulley.
2. Unscrew the three bolts from the pulley and
remove the pulley.
3. The hub is removed by loosening the set screws.
Slide the hub off the shaft.
4. Remove the hub key.
5. Tip the frame forward and remove the drive
system, friction wheel, and drive plate. Refer to
appropriate sections of this manual for more
information.
6. Pull the shaft out of the bushing.
7. Reassemble in reverse order.
When installing the drive plate to the hex shaft, use
anti-seize on the shaft.
1. Friction Plate
2. Bearing Assembly
3. Hex Shaft
4. Bushing
5. Bushing
Figure 18
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1. Speed Fork Weld Assembly
2. Bushing
3. Shift Carrier
4. Friction Disc
5. Hex Shaft
6. Pinion
7. Ball Bearing
8. Bearing Flange
9. Roller Chain (824 Models only)
10.Sprocket Assembly (824 Models only)
11.Pinion Shaft (824 Models only)
12.Friction Plate
Figure 19
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824 Models Only