Ariens 920303, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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SPEED SELECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
(Figure 22)
To adjust:
1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from
speed selector arm. Save hardware for
reinstallation.
2. Place the speed selector on dash panel
in the fastest forward speed position.
3. Turn the speed selector arm straight
down towards the ground as far as it will
go.
4. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along
the shift rod until it aligns with the mating
hole on the speed selector arm, and
then turn it up the shift rod 3 turns. Insert
the pivot pin into hole.
5. Connect the pivot pin to the speed
selector arm with the hardware removed
in step 1.
6. Check forward and reverse speeds:
a. Start unit.
b. Shift speed selector into the first
forward speed.
c. Engage the traction clutch. Unit
should move forward.
d. Stop unit.
e. Shift speed selector into first
reverse speed.
f. Engage the traction clutch. Unit
should move backward.
g. Shut off unit.
7. Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as
necessary so unit travels forward when
speed selector is in first forward position
and travels backward when speed
selector is in first reverse position.
8. Connect the pivot pin to the speed
selector arm with the hardware removed
in step 1.
NOTE: If first forward speed is too fast,
disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed
selector arm. Rotate pivot pin to move it up
the shift rod a maximum of two turns and
reconnect pivot pin to speed selector arm.
ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
Remove Attachment Drive Belt
(Figures 23, 24 and 25)
1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect
spark plug wire and allow unit to cool
completely.
2. Loosen the hardware securing belt
cover to unit.
NOTE: DO NOT completely remove the
hardware from unit.
3. Remove belt cover.
4. Remove hairpin from chute crank and
separate.
5. 920308 - Remove remote deflector
control cable from dash control.
6. Remove belt finger by removing cap
screws mounting belt finger to engine
(Figure 24 or Figure 25).
7. Remove attachment drive belt from
engine sheave (it may be necessary to
turn engine sheave using recoil starter
handle).
CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro
frame and housing when loosening
the cap screws holding them
together. Never loosen cap screws
while unit is in service position.
Figure 22
1. Shift Rod
2. Adjustment Pivot Pin
3. Speed Selector Arm
4. Hairpin
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