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To ensure adequate lubricant level:
1. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer
(Figure 21). Lubricant must be 1.63 –
1.88" (4.14 – 4.78 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 21).
IMPORTANT: Improper torquing, omission of
seal washer, or incorrect installation of seal
washer will void unit warranty.
BOTTOM COVER REMOVAL
(920013, 014, 021)
1. Remove the six screws that attach the
bottom cover (4) to the frame and
remove the bottom cover.
2. Reinstall cover to the frame using six
screws.
(920020)
(Figure 22)
1. Place the unit into the service position.
2. Remove the three top-lock flange nuts
(1) that hold the height adjuster plate (2)
to the height adjuster bracket.
3. Remove the height adjuster plate (2)
and the three spacers on the carriage
bolts. The height adjuster stop (3)
should now only be attached to the rear
axle.
4. Slide the height adjuster stop to the right
and rotate away from frame to make
room for the removal of the bottom
cover.
NOTICE: Track carriage can rotate freely
without the height adjuster stop attached to
the height adjuster bracket. BE CAREFUL to
keep fingers and hands out of pinch points.
5. Remove six screws that attach the
bottom cover (4) to the frame and
remove the bottom cover.
6. Rotate the track carriage as needed to
remove bottom cover.
7. Reverse steps 6 – 1 to install the bottom
cover.
Figure 21
1. Auger Gearcase
2. Oil Fill Plug
3. Seal Washer
OS8195
2
1
3
Figure 22
1. Top-Lock Flange Nut
2. Height Adjuster Plate
3. Height Adjuster Stop
4. Bottom Cover
5. Rear Axle
2
1
3
4
5