Ariens Deluxe 30, Service Manual

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EN – 38
FLANGE BUSHING REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Place unit in service position and remove bottom
cover. See
Service Position on page 7 and Bottom
Cover Removal on page 12.
4. Remove snap clip from right axle end and remove
right wheel.
See Figure 87.
5. Remove spring clip from pinion shaft.
6. Move pinion shaft to the right.
IMPORTANT: Flat steel washer on pinion shaft will fall
when shaft is removed.
See Figure 88.
IMPORTANT: Sleeve bushing between pinion gear and
frame will fall when pinion shaft is removed.
7. Remove pinion shaft.
8. Remove pinion gear from chain.
9. Remove flange bushings from pinion gear. See
Figure 89.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, drain fuel from tank and fuel
system. See
Draining Fuel System on page 7.
Make sure unit is secure and will not tip.
Figure 87
Figure 88
Figure 89