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Power Brush Service Guide Power Brush 36 Models 926062 – Power Brush 36 (SN 000101 - 1,999) 926330 – Power Brush 36 CE (SN 000101 - 49,999) ENGLISH 04955830A • 2/17...
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Installing unauthorized parts will not automatically void the warranty; however, the warranty will not apply if the installation and use of unauthorized parts damages the unit. The Ariens warranty applies solely to defects in Ariens materials and / or factory workmanship. Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages –...
Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may cause death or serious 4. Notice injury. If you have purchased this product from an Ariens NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures that are dealer, the dealer can provide you with training.
SAFETY DECALS The safety decals on your machine are visual reminders of Read Operator’s Manual. the important safety information in this manual. All messages on your unit must be fully understood and carefully followed. Safety decals on the machine are explained below.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before 4. DANGER! starting the engine. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the DANGER! manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. •...
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires complete and hazards or traffic. unimpaired attention at all times. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their wire from the spark plug, disconnect the cord on electric...
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. DO Accessories NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT operate across Use only Ariens Company-recommended attachments or the face of slopes; go up and down. Keep all movement accessories that are designed for your unit and that are on slopes slow and gradual.
DRAINING FUEL SYSTEM See Figure 3. Remove hardware retaining belt finger to engine and Move unit to an open, well-ventilated area with no remove belt finger. flames or sparks. Remove fuel tank cap and siphon fuel into a clean WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Engine sheave gasoline container.
Loosen, but DO NOT remove hardware retaining See Figure 7. brush lock trigger and remove trigger. See Figure 5. 12. Remove hardware securing brush attachment to tractor / frame. 13. Separate brush attachment from tractor / frame. Figure 5 WARNING: ALWAYS support tractor / frame when loosening hardware retaining it to brush attachment.
Measure Here Figure 8 Figure 9 Reinstall belt cover and secure left side with one Install Bottom Cover tapping screw. Position right side of belt cover under tapping screw and tighten. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping screws and four hex bolts. Reinstall brush lock trigger onto handlebars and secure with machine screw and lock washer.
ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT Remove Attachment Drive Belts Remove Traction Drive Belt NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
Install Traction Drive Belt See Figure 12. Rotate traction idler arm away from belt and rotate See Figure 13. swing gate assembly forward. Install belt onto engine sheave and traction drive Remove belt. pulley. Return swing gate assembly into upright position and reinstall stop bolt.
FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Remove Friction Disc NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before rotating unit forward, drain fuel from tank and fuel system. See Draining Fuel System on page 7. Make sure unit is secure and will not tip. Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
10. Remove hardware retaining friction disc to drive See Figure 19. carrier and remove friction disc. See Figure 17. Reinstall spring clips into hex shaft. Reinstall bearing flange to hex shaft end and secure to frame with three tapping screws. Figure 17 Install Friction Disc Secure friction disc to drive carrier with three tapping...
SWING GATE REPLACEMENT See Figure 21. Disconnect traction drive clutch cable and return Remove Swing Gate Assembly spring from swing gate. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. NOTICE: To gain more cable slack, traction drive clutch Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all cable may need to be removed from traction clutch lever.
Reinstall pivot rod through swing gate and secure with WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Wear thick gloves; one flat steel washer and three hairpins. See traction drive pulley and engine sheave edges Figure 24. are sharp. Remove swing gate assembly. See Figure 23. Figure 24 Reconnect traction drive clutch cable and return spring to swing gate.
HEX SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT BRUSH REPLACEMENT Remove Bearing Remove Brushes NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Remove hardware securing hex shaft bearing flange Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all to frame and remove bearing. See Figure 26. moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
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Remove hardware securing center shaft bearings to See Figure 31. attachment frame. See Figure 29. Loosen set screws on center shaft bearings and remove bearings from shaft ends. Figure 29 Push handlebars down to disengage attachment frame from brush assembly. See Figure 30. 1.
See Figure 35. IMPORTANT: Tighten hex bolts in an alternating pattern so an even load is applied to brushes during installation. Align end plate with brush core and secure to brush core with three hex bolts. Reinstall bearing onto center shaft end, but DO NOT tighten set screws.
See Figure 37. GEARCASE REPLACEMENT NOTICE: The following step requires assistance from an Remove Gearcase Assembly adult helper. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Push down on handlebars to lift attachment frame. Remove both brush cores from center shaft. See Reinstall frame around center shaft bearings as an steps 1 –...
Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all gearcase lubricant is low, drain and refill. Fill with 384 ml moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. (13 oz) synthetic polyglycol 460 oil (Ariens p/n 04966600) Disconnect spark plug wire from engine. only.
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Remove hardware securing brush core to center shaft. See Figure 47. See Figure 44. Loosen bearing set screws. 10. Loosen, but DO NOT remove hardware retaining support bearings to mounting bracket. Figure 44 Remove hardware securing center shaft bearings to attachment frame.
Install U-Joint Assembly See Figure 51. Rotate brush frame back to service position. Install U-joint assembly through bearings, but DO NOT tighten bearing hardware or set screws. See Pull U-joint assembly up, hold assembly and tighten Figure 49. bearing set screws. Tighten hardware retaining bearings.
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NOTICE: The following step requires assistance from an 12. Reinstall brush shield and secure with four hex bolts adult helper. and four flat steel washers. See Figure 55. See Figure 53. Reinstall frame around center shaft ends as an adult assistant guides gearcase shaft into U-joint assembly.
REPLACE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY CASTER WHEEL REPLACEMENT SUPPORT BEARINGS Remove Caster Wheel Remove Support Bearings NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. NOTICE: Only replace one caster wheel at a time. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
See Figure 59. ENGINE REPLACEMENT Position caster wheel perpendicular to drive wheel. Remove Engine Remove hardware securing caster wheel to caster NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. fork and remove wheel. Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all Remove spacer from wheel.
Install Engine Install key into crankshaft keyway. Align engine sheave keyway with crankshaft key and reinstall sheave onto crankshaft. Secure with one spacer bushing, locking washer and hex bolt. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Engine is heavy. NEVER lift engine without a suitable lifting device or adult assistant.
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR REPLACEMENT See Figure 64. NOTICE: Two flat steel washers will become free when Remove Differential Gear short axle is removed. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Hold differential gear and remove short axle. IMPORTANT: Make sure two sleeve bushings remain WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Install Differential Gear FLANGE BUSHING REPLACEMENT See Figure 65. Remove Flange Bushings Reinstall short axle until a small portion of axle is NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. through frame. Reinstall two flat steel washers onto short axle. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before rotating unit forward, drain fuel from tank and fuel system.
See Figure 67. Remove pinion gear from chain. Remove flange bushings from pinion gear. 1. Pinion Shaft 2. Pinion Gear 3. Flat Steel Washer Figure 67 4. Spacer Bushing Figure 68 Install Flange Bushings See Figure 69. Install flange bushings into pinion gear. Position spacer bushing against left side of frame and See Figure 68.
10. Rotate tractor to operating position, support DUAL-HANDLE INTERLOCK CAM handlebars and reinstall brush attachment. See Install REPLACEMENT Brush to Frame on page 8. Remove Interlock Cams 11. Fill fuel tank and reconnect spark plug wire. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. See Figure 70.
Reinstall right camshaft through interlock bracket and secure to clutch lever with one tapping screw. Figure 74 Check dual-handle interlock function. Refer to Operator’s Manual for test procedure. IMPORTANT: If dual-handle interlock continues to malfunction, see your Ariens dealer. EN – 31...
HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT Remove Bulb NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine. Remove hardware securing headlight to dash panel. See Figure 75.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH CABLE See Figure 79. Disconnect lower traction drive cable from upper REPLACEMENT traction drive cable. Remove Traction Drive Clutch Cable Loosen, but DO NOT remove shoulder bolt retaining NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. cable pulley to cable pulley bracket. Turn engine switch to OFF position and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.
Install Traction Drive Clutch Cable See Figure 82. Align cable with cable pulley and tighten shoulder bolt. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before rotating unit Reconnect lower traction clutch cable to upper traction forward, drain fuel from tank and fuel system. clutch cable. See Draining Fuel System on page 7.
AXLE BEARING REPLACEMENT Reinstall bottom cover and secure with two tapping screws and four hex bolts. Tighten hardware. Remove Left Axle Bearing Reinstall wheels and secure with snap clips. NOTICE: Save all hardware for reinstallation. Rotate tractor to operating position, support handlebars and reinstall brush attachment.
See Figure 85. Install Right Axle Bearing NOTICE: Two flat steel washers will become free when See Figure 87. short axle is removed. Position bearing plate and flange bearing against Hold differential gear and remove short axle. frame. IMPORTANT: Make sure two sleeve bushings remain Insert three hex bolts from inside frame through inside short axle ends.
SERVICE PARTS Description Part No. Spark Plug 21547200 Brush Kit – Set of 18 72602600 Attachment Drive Belt 07200601 Traction Drive Belt 07231000 15-Watt Halogen Bulb 04676800 Gearcase Oil 04966600 EN – 37...
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SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES EN – 38...
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