Ariens 920014 COMPACT 24 LE User Manual

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Wipe each fitting clean before 

and after lubrication. Do not wipe gearcase 
filler plug; wiping the gearcase filler plug may 
remove thread sealant and cause leaks.

DO NOT allow grease or oil to 

get on friction disc, friction plate or belts.

Apply Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or 

equivalent to the lubrication fittings. See 
SERVICE PARTS on page 32.
Sno-Thro should be lubricated (Figure 18) at 
beginning of season or every 25 operating 
hours.

To grease auger shaft, remove shear 

bolt nuts, and shear bolts. Apply grease at the 
grease zerks and then turn the auger 
assemblies on the auger shaft. Replace 
shear bolts per instructions in Shear Bolts on 
page 23.

Damage to auger/impeller 

housing will result if blade wears down too 
far.
Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate 
for wear.

To adjust scraper blade:

1. Tip unit back onto handlebar, support 

housing and loosen nuts retaining blade

2. Adjust skid shoes to fully raised position 

(housing closest to ground). 

3. Reposition scraper blade flush with skid 

shoes and tighten lock nuts. 

(Figure 19)
Skid shoes should be adjusted as conditions 
require.

1. Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level 

surface. 

2. Adjust skid shoes by inserting a spacer 

of desired thickness under center of 
scraper blade, loosen skid shoe 
hardware, slide skid shoe to flat surface. 
Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper 
blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow 
1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade 
and uneven or gravel surfaces. 
Retighten hardware.

Keep housing level by adjusting skid 

shoes equally.

Grease

Figure 18

Oil

OS8200

AVOID INJURY. Read 

and understand the entire Safety 
section before proceeding.

Figure 19

OS8205

1. Skid Shoe
2. Skid Shoe Hardware