Bogie Wheel Replacement - Ariens Compact 24 LE Service Manual

Install Track
See Figure 53.
IMPORTANT: Tracks are directional and must be installed
with treads in the orientation shown in Figure 53.
1. Install track onto carriage assembly so bogie wheels
and track runner are seated in track center.
2. Reinstall track drive wheel. See Install Track Drive
Wheel on page 30.
1. Bogie Wheel
2. Drive Wheel
3. Track Runner
3. Adjust track tension. Refer to Operator's Manual for
adjustment procedure.
4. Reconnect spark plug wire.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
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Figure 53

BOGIE WHEEL REPLACEMENT

Remove Bogie Wheel
NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, close fuel valve and drain
fuel from tank and fuel system. See Draining
Fuel System on page 8. Make sure unit is
secure and will not tip.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on
page 8.
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4. Remove track. See Remove Track on page 30.
See Figure 54.
5. Remove hex nut securing bogie wheel to track axle
and remove bogie wheel.
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1. Hex Nut
2. Bogie Wheel
3. Track Axle
Install Bogie Wheel
1. Install bogie wheel onto track axle and secure with hex
nut, but DO NOT overtighten.
NOTICE: Bogie wheel should spin freely.
2. Reinstall track. See Install Track on page 31.
3. Reinstall track drive wheel. See Install Track Drive
Wheel on page 30.
4. Adjust track tension. Refer to Operator's Manual for
adjustment procedure.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
EN – 31
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Figure 54
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