Ariens 920014 COMPACT 24 LE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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To adjust traction clutch (Figure 37):
1. With the traction drive clutch lever
disengaged, loosen the jam nut on the
cable adjuster.
Turn adjustment barrel up the cable to
decrease the distance between clutch
lever and handlebar.
Turn the adjustment barrel down the
cable to increase the distance between
clutch lever and handlebar.
2. Check traction clutch lever distance and
repeat adjustment steps if necessary.
3. Tighten jam nut on traction cable
adjustment barrel.
4. With the clutch disengaged, check that
there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm)
clearance between friction disc and
drive plate assembly (Figure 38) on
page 31.
FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT
Remove Friction Disc
(Figure 38):
1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect
spark plug wire and allow unit to cool
completely.
2. Place the unit into the service position
on a level surface.
3. Remove lockpins from wheel axles and
remove wheels.
4. Remove bottom cover by removing six
hex bolts.
5. Disconnect pivot pin from the speed
selector arm. Save the hardware for
reinstallation.
6. Remove spring hairpin nearest drive
gear from hex shaft.
7. Remove left bearing flange from frame.
8. Slide hex shaft to the left to remove the
flat washer, pinion gear and friction disc
assembly from the hex shaft.
NOTE: Be sure to save washers between
bearing and sliding fork for reassembly.
9. Remove friction disc assembly from
frame.
Traction Clutch Lever
Figure 36
7-1/2 – 8 in.(19.0 – 20.3 cm)
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CAUTION: Before tipping unit,
remove enough fuel so that no spills
occur.
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Figure 37
1. Traction Drive
Clutch Cable
2. Adjustment
Barrel
3. Jam Nut
4. Adjustment
Pivot Pin
5. Speed Selector
Arm
6. Attachment
Clutch Arm
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3
4
5
6
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