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REPLACE SHEAR BOLTS
Replace shear bolts if obstruction stops auger
rotation and shear bolts break. See
Figure
IMPORTANT:
Ariens recommends using only
Ariens OEM shear bolts when replacing
shear bolts. See
1. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear
bolt holes in the shaft.
2. Insert bolts through holes.
3. Secure bolts with nuts.
4. Tighten bolts to 7.9 N•m – 16.5 N•m
(5.8 lb-ft – 12.2 lb-ft). If a torque wrench is
unavailable, tighten bolts until they no
longer spin freely. DO NOT overtighten.
ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE
DEFLECTOR LEVER
If deflector does not stay in selected position,
tighten the nut under the control panel.
If deflector does not follow full range of travel:
1. Position deflector control in the rear-most
position.
2. Adjust nuts on chute cable. See
• To adjust deflector lower, loosen lower
nut and tighten upper nut.
• To adjust deflector higher, loosen upper
nut and tighten lower nut.
ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE
If discharge chute does not stay in selected
position:
1. Remove discharge chute gear cover.
2. Loosen rear adjustment nut and tighten
forward adjustment nut until the lock arm
engages the gear teeth.
3. Reinstall gear cover.
If discharge chute does not rotate freely:
1. Remove discharge chute gear cover.
2. Loosen forward adjustment nut and
tighten rear adjustment nut until there is
no cable slack and the lock arm engages
the gear teeth.
3. Reinstall gear cover.
Figure
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1. Replacement Shear Bolts
Figure
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Figure
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1. Chute Cable
2. Upper Adjustment Nut
3. Lower Adjustment Nut