Ariens 926314-ST9526DLET Snow Blower User Manual


 
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9. Install pinion sprocket and chain on hex
shaft, then replace bearing flanges.
10. Hold wheel so friction disc will not rotate
and secure new friction disc to carrier
with three hex screws removed in step
2.
11. Replace wheels.
12. Replace bottom cover.
13. Adjust traction drive clutch (see Traction
Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 32).
BATTERY (926312, 313, 316)
Charging
1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off
engine.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Loosen wing nut and remove battery.
Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
4. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead to negative (–) terminal.
5. Charge the battery at two and a half
amps for ten hours.
6. Reinstall battery into unit and connect
positive (+) cable first, then negative (–)
cable.
Replacing
Use U1R or U1L; 240 CCA minimum @ 0°F
type batteries.
TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
(926314, 315, 316)
Check the track tension by applying pressure
on the track midway between the upper and
rear track rollers. Deflection should be
approximately 3/8 in. (9.6 mm). See
Figure 43.
If deflection is excessive, tighten the track
tension.
If unit pulls to the left or right when a straight
path is desired adjust the track tension. If the
unit is pulling to the left, tighten the left track
adjuster. If the unit is pulling to the right,
tighten the right track adjuster.
To adjust (Figure 44):
1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the
track tension.
Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track
tension.
2. Check that unit tracks straight with no
pulling to either side.
HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE
ADJUSTMENT (926314, 315, 316)
1. Make sure that height adjustment lock
finger is fully engaged. See Figure 44.
2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel.
Figure 42
OS7225
1. Cap Screw
2. Hex Screw
3. Friction Disc
4. Pinion
Sprocket
5. Bearing Cap
6. Idler Hex
Shaft
7. Drive Plate
Assembly
8. Stop Bolt
1
2
3
1
5
6
1
1
8
7
4
Figure 43
3/8 in.
(9.6 mm)
OS7226
Figure 44
Track
Adjusters
OS7228