Ariens 915013-1742 EZR Owner's/Operator's Manual page 26

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1. Transaxle Belt
2. Clutch Shaft Idler
Spring
3. Clutch Shaft Belt
5. Install new belt onto clutch sheave, then engine
sheave. Check for belt alignment and clearance.
6. Connect clutch shaft idler spring to bolt.
7. Reinstall transaxle belt.
ADJUSTMENTS
Neutral Adjustment (Speed Control Lever)
NOTE: 915013 with Serial Numbers Less Than 10,500.
Other Units with Serial Numbers Less Than 1,000.
1. Stop the engine. Remove the ignition key. Push
the PTO knob into the "OFF" position.
CAUTION: PREVENT personal injury!
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN that jack(s) or
blocks used are stable, strong and will
support the weight of the unit.
2. Place jack(s) under rear transaxles only. If jack(s)
are not available, place support blocks under both
transaxles at the rear of the unit.
3. Raise the rear drive wheels off the floor. Remove
side shrouds. Set aside.
4. Start the engine and run it at part throttle.
5. Loosen the two lock nuts holding the Speed
Control Arm.
6. Rotate Flange Bushing until the wheel stops
rotating.
7. Lock the Speed Control Arm in place by
tightening the two lock nuts.
8. Repeat procedure for other side of unit.
9. Reinstall side shrouds.
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4. Engine Sheave
5. Clutch Sheave
6. Clutch Idler
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Eccentric
Speed Control Arm
Locknuts and Bolts
Flange Bushing
Locknuts and Bolts
Neutral Adjustment (Speed Control Lever)
NOTE: All Other Units
1. Stop the engine. Remove the ignition key. Push
the PTO knob into the "OFF" position.
CAUTION: PREVENT personal injury!
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN that jack(s) or
blocks used are stable, strong and will
support the weight of the unit.
2. Lock steering levers in neutral. (See Neutral Lock
in Operation.)
3. Place jack(s) under rear transaxles only. If jack(s)
are not available, place support blocks under both
transaxles at the rear of the unit.
4. Raise the rear drive wheels off the floor. Remove
side shrouds. Set aside.
5. Loosen nuts on transaxle linkage.
6. Start the engine and run it at part throttle.
Transaxle should set neutral automatically
(wheels do not spin).
NOTE: If transaxle does not set neutral, contact your
Ariens Dealer for repair.
7. Shut off engine.
8. Tighten nuts on transaxle linkage without moving
the pivot arm or transaxle rod.
9. Repeat procedure for other side of unit.
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