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PTO CLUTCH
1. Test the PTO clutch adjustment.
With the clutch disengaged, the blade
brake pad should touch the upper pulley.
With the clutch engaged, the blade
brake pad should not touch the upper
pulley and the deck belt should be under
tension.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster under the dash panel.
3. Turn the adjuster body to tighten or
loosen the clutch cable.
NOTE:
There must be some slack in the
clutch cable with the clutch disengaged.
4. Tighten the lock nut to hold the
adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
If you cannot adjust the PTO
clutch or if it fails to operate properly,
immediately take the unit to your Ariens
dealer for repair.
Forward/Reverse Drive Controls
After new belts have been worn in or if the
drive seems to be losing power, the drive
control cable may need adjustment.
Adjust both drive controls the same way.
1. Loosen the lock nut on the drive lever.
2. Turn the cable adjuster to tighten or
loosen the cable.
3. Tighten the lock nut to hold the
adjustment.
4. Test the drive.
Unit should move forward when the
drive control is squeezed and it should
coast to a stop when the drive control is
released.
NOTE:
The reverse drive control has been
removed from the unit for clarity of the
illustration.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING:
If you cannot adjust
the controls so the unit drives
properly, immediately take the unit
to your local authorized dealer for
repairs.
Figure 12
1. Cable
Adjuster
2. Lock Nut
3. Check
Slack
2
1
3
WARNING:
If you cannot adjust
the controls so the unit drives
properly, immediately take the unit
to your local authorized dealer for
repairs.
Figure 13
1. Cable
Adjuster
2. Lock Nut
2
1
