Ariens 927067-10528, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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GB - 20
• The minimum engagement of thread for
both tie-rods is 1/4 in. (0.635 cm).
Adjust (Figure 18)
1. Remove tie-rod(s) from spindle(s).
2. Loosen jam nut(s) and turn tie-rod(s)
clockwise or counterclockwise until the
distance between the jam nuts is within
specifications.
3. Tighten jam nuts.
4. Install tie-rod(s) on spindle(s).
HYDROSTATIC BELT
REPLACEMENT
Remove (Figure 19)
1. Remove PTO belt (see PTO BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 21).
2. Push idler towards the inside of the unit
and remove hydrostatic belt from idler.
3. Remove hydrostatic belt from engine
sheave and hydrostatic transmission
pulley.
Install (Figure 19)
1. Install hydrostatic belt on hydrostatic
transmission pulley and engine sheave.
2. Push idler towards the inside of the unit
and place hydrostatic belt on idler.
3. Slowly release idler until hydrostatic belt
rests firmly against idler.
4. Install PTO belt (see PTO BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 21).
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Figure 18
1. Spindle
2. Tie-Rod
3. Jam Nut
3
2
1
Front Distance
Front of
unit
Rear Distance
Front Distance – Rear Distance =
0 - 1/2 inches (0 - 1.27 cm)
2
3
CAUTION: Use care when releasing
idler spring tension. Keep body parts
well away from idler when performing
this operation.
Figure 19
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5
1
3
2
4
1. Idler Spring
2. Engine Sheave
3. Hydrostatic Belt
4. Hydrostatic
Transmission
Pulley
5. Idler