Ariens IKON-X 42 Operator's Manual page 27

Figure 30
Figure 31
4. Reinstall belt covers and secure with
original hardware.
IMPORTANT: Make sure belt has tension and
remains aligned after installation is complete.
Remove Ground Drive Belt
IMPORTANT: Retain all parts for
reinstallation.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Remove deck drive belt. See Remove
Deck Drive Belt on page 23.
3. Position deck at lowest cutting height.
4. Loosen nut on eye bolt and disconnect
idler arm spring. See Figure 32.
52" Decks
6.1 cm
(2.4")
1. Nut
2. Eye Bolt
60" Decks
3. Idler Arm Spring
See Figure 33.
5. Remove the right-side self-tapping screw
6. Remove two self-tapping screws from
1. Heat Shield
2. Clutch Stop Bracket
3. Self-tapping Screw
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3
Figure 32
from heat shield and rotate shield out of
the way.
clutch stop bracket and remove bracket.
1
Figure 33
1
2
3
2