Ariens C-2014R Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Date: February 26, 2014 No. C-2014R
Replaces C-2014
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.
9. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing.
10. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on
pivot pin.
11. Separate housing from unit.
12. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley.
13. Remove attachment pulley and discard. DO NOT reuse pulley.
14. Replace attachment pulley with kit #52001800. Torque to 120 lbs-in.
Replace Attachment Drive Belt
1. Place new belt onto attachment pulley (Figure 2).
NOTE: Engage attachment clutch lever while connecting housing to frame to hold brake out of the way.
2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts.
3. Place belt onto engine sheave.
4. Replace belt finger.
IMPORTANT: With the attachment clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must
be less than 1/8" (3.2 mm) from the belt, but not touching the belt, or belt grabbing may occur causing
impeller to rotate while the attachment clutch is disengaged (Figure 3).
5. Adjust clutch (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 5).
CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame and housing when loosening the cap screws
holding them together. Never loosen cap screws while unit is in service position.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger must stop within 5 seconds when attachment lever
is released or serious injury or unit damage may result.
Figure 1
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2
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4
1. Pinion Gear
2. Belt Cover
3. Spring Clip Pin
4. Chute Crank
5. Gear Cover
6. Chute Pedestal
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