Ariens 921025 Trimmer User Manual


 
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Check Belt Finger Clearance
(Figure 24)
1. With attachment clutch lever engaged,
the belt finger located opposite the belt
idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
from belt, but not touching the belt.
To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and
move the finger to the proper position.
Tighten the bolts and recheck the belt
finger clearance.
2. Replace the belt cover.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT
If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to
compensate for friction disc wear.
1. Loosen jam nut on traction cable
adjustment barrel. Turn adjustment
barrel down to shorten cable and
remove all cable slack.
2. With traction clutch disengaged, check
that swing gate finger touches the side
of hole closest to brush (Figure 18).
FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT
Remove Friction Disc
(Figure 25):
1. Shut off engine, disconnect spark plug
wire and allow unit to cool completely.
NOTE: Brush assembly and frame must be
separated in order to remove friction disc
(Figures 15 and 16).
2. Tip the tractor frame up onto its front on
a level surface.
3. Remove both 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 clip pin nearest drive
sproket from hex shaft.
7. Remove left bearing flange from frame.
8. Slide hex shaft to the left to remove the
pinion sprocket 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.
10. Remove three screws holding friction
disc to carrier bearing.
11. Remove old friction disc. Put the new
friction disc in place, cup side to carrier
bearing.
12. Reinstall three screws into new friction
disc and carrier bearing. Torque to
5 – 6 lbf-ft. (6.8 – 8.13 N•m).
Figure 24
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Check belt finger clearance here. With the
attachment clutch engaged, there should
be less than 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) clearance
between the belt and the belt finger. The
belt finger should not touch the belt.
CAUTION: Always support Sno-
Brush frame and brush assembly
when loosening the cap screws
holding them together.
CAUTION: Before tipping unit,
remove enough fuel so that no spills
occur.