Ariens 475 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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7.1 HANDLEBARS AND BAILS
To remove handlebars:
Remove cable retainers and disconnect cable from
bail. Remove push nuts and washers securing bails to
handlebars. Remove bails from handlebars.
Remove carriage bolts and washers or knob and
washers securing braces to handlebars. Remove
braces.
Remove carriage bolt, nut and washer securing
handlebar to handlebar bracket. Remove handlebars
and inspect parts for wear and or damage. Replace as
necessary and assemble in reverse order.
Check all parts for wear and replace as needed.
7.2 SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK
To adjust models with spring, fully compress
compression spring with lock nut and then back lock
nut off one turn.
To adjust units without spring:
1. Remove cover and completely compress helical
spring lockwashers with locknut, then back off 1/4
turn.
2. If rod is still too loose, tighten nut in small
increments until the rod holds.
SECTION 7 - HANDLEBARS & CONTROLS
Figure 25 Friction Wheel Handlebars and Controls
1. Engine Bail
2. Handlebar
3. Traction Bail
4. Cable Anchor
5. Cable Anchor Switch
6. Throttle Cable
7. Engine Control Cable
8. Traction Cable
9. Speed Control Brace
10.Rivet
11.Speed Control Bracket
12.Support Pad
13.Speed Control Rod
14.Handlebar Adjuster Link
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