Ariens 921029, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller
Clearance
(Figure 30)
1. Place the unit into the service position.
Remove the bottom cover.
2. With the attachment clutch lever
engaged, check the clearance between
the frame and plastic roller on the lower
end of the attachment idler arm.
• If roller is 1/2 – 7/8" (12.7 – 22.2 mm)
from frame, no further adjustment is
needed.
• If roller is more than 7/8" (22.2 mm)
from frame, loosen idler adjustment
nut and move idler away from the belt,
tighten adjustment nut and recheck
roller clearance.
• If roller is less than 1/2" (12.7 mm)
from frame, loosen idler adjustment
nut and move idler closer to the belt,
tighten adjustment nut and recheck
roller clearance.
Check Attachment Brake
(Figure 31)
1. With the attachment clutch lever
disengaged, brake pad must contact
attachment belts. With clutch lever
engaged, brake pad must be more than
1/16" (1.6 mm) from belts. If there is
more than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap, go to
Check Belt Finger Clearance on
page 30. If there is less than 1/16"
(1.6 mm) gap, go to step 2.
Figure 29
With the attachment clutch disengaged,
check the attachment idler arm position
here. The attachment idler arm should
lightly touch the frame.
Figure 30
Roller should be 1/2 – 7/8"
(12.7 – 22.2 mm) from the frame when
the attachment clutch is engaged.
Figure 31
Minimum of 1/16" (1.6 mm)
1. Attachment Drive Belt
2. Brake Arm and Pad
3. Attachment Pulley
1
2
3