Ariens 064 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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6.2 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
On BBC model blade brake/clutch assembly
must be removed to change belt.
Place right rear adjustment lever in first notch and left
rear height adjustment lever in third notch. This
provides clearance between friction wheel and drive
disk.
Remove belt from idler, drive disk and engine pulley.
Remove belt through opening under mower pan.
Inspect parts for wear and or damage, replace as
necessary.
Assemble in reverse order.
NOTE:
Be sure to return wheel height adjustment
levers to original position.
6.3 IDLER REMOVAL
Remove mower blade, hub, and center baffle. Refer to
Mower Blade Section of this manual.
Remove idler spring. Loosen hardware securing idler
arm to mower pan, and remove cap screw securing
idler to idler arm.
Inspect parts for wear and or damage, replace as
necessary. Assemble in reverse order.
6.4 WHEELS AND ADJUSTERS
Regularly check wheels and adjusters for wear.
Replace wheels when they become excessively worn.
Adjusters should be cleaned and fasteners checked for
tightness.
Check the front wheels for bushing wear. Replace as
needed.
CAUTION:
Use sturdy gloves or padding to
protect hands when working with mower
blades.
Figure 20
1. Blade
2. Cap Screw, Lock
Washer & Flat Washer
3. Leaf Spring
4. Flywheel
5. Brake Actuator
6. Ramp Assembly
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2
3
4
5
6
Figure 21
1. Two-Way Lock Nut
2. Idler
3. Extension Spring
4. Center Lock Nut
5. Washer
6. Idler Arm
7. Flange Bushing
8. Tension Spring
9. Spacer
Configuration 1
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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2
9
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Configuration 2