Ariens 51121600, Instruction Sheet

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DISASSEMBLY
Models 911176, 177
1. Remove two bolts from blade and remove blade.
See Figure 4.
2. Remove center bolt and three washers. See
Figure 5.
3. Loosen adjustment nuts on BBC engagement
cable. Loosen front nut until threads are no longer
engaged and nut is loose on the cable. See
Figure 6.
4. Insert a 1/4" (6 mm) pry bar or similar tool into the
hole in the clutch actuating lever. Pry lever to the
right (clockwise) and disconnect cable spring from
clutch lever. Gradually release lever.
5. While holding anti-rotation arm in position with pry
bar, remove anti-rotation shoulder bolt. Gradually
release the spring tension and allow the
anti-rotation arm to rotate counter-clockwise.
6. Remove BBC spring.
7. Remove blade brake clutch and washers from
engine shaft.
8. Remove two tapping screws retaining drive pulley
guide. Remove guide, pulley, and key.
IMPORTANT: Discard two tapping screws, drive pulley
guide, pulley and key.
Figure 4
1 2
1. Blade Bolts
2. Blade
Figure 5
1
2
1. Center Bolt
2. Washers
Figure 6
6 5 4 1 2 3
7
1. BBC Engagement Cable
2. Front Adjustment Nut
3. Clutch Actuating Lever
4. Cable Spring
5. Anti-rotation Arm
6. Anti-rotation Shoulder Bolt
7. BBC Spring
8. Blade Brake Clutch
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