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To install the drive belt:
IMPORTANT: Be sure the belt seats in idler
and pulley grooves with the idler touching the
back (flat) side of belt.
1. Install the new belt on the transmission
input pulley and idlers, route it through
the belt channel, and then install the belt
on the engine pulley. See Figure 22.
2. Connect the wheel drive cable spring to
the idler arm as shown in Figure 23, and
then connect the wheel drive cable to
the transmission mount. See Figure 20.
3. Connect the idler return spring to the
idler arm.
4. Install the blade adapter and blade on
the crankshaft. Make sure the blade
hardware is tightened to the proper
torque. See To install blade: on page 18.
5. Replace the transmission cover.
6. Connect spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The engine/blade control has no user
serviceable adjustments. If the engine/blade
control does not stop the engine or blade
within 3 seconds of releasing the control bail,
take the unit to an authorized Ariens dealer
for repairs.
WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT
(self-propelled
models)
See Figure 24.
NOTE: The unit should stop immediately
when the wheel drive control is released, and
the unit should not creep forward when the
wheel drive control is disengaged with the
engine running. The unit’s forward speed
should increase as the wheel drive control
gets closer to the handlebar.
If the unit creeps, decrease traction and
speed. If the unit does not accelerate
smoothly or seems to slip under load,
increase the traction and speed.
NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel drive
cable, first make sure the area around the
drive components is free of dirt or debris that
could prevent the transmission from engaging
or disengaging properly, and then make sure
the return spring is connected properly to
idler arm.
Adjust the wheel drive by adjusting the cable
on the handlebar.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the cable so
the transmission does not return to neutral
and stop the unit when the control bail is
released.
Check the adjustment
1. Start the engine and slowly squeeze the
wheel drive control against the
handlebar and then release the wheel
drive control.
2. The unit should move forward as you
squeeze the wheel drive control and
then stop immediately and not "creep"
slowly forward when you release it.
Figure 22
Push belt
through belt
channel and
install it on the
engine pulley.
Note belt routing
around idlers.
Figure 23