Ariens ST11528DLE Owner's/Operator's Manual page 30

Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable
Spring Extension
1. Check the attachment clutch cable
spring extension.
Measure the length of the attachment
clutch cable spring with the clutch lever
disengaged.
Then measure the attachment clutch
spring with the clutch lever engaged.
See Figure 35.
• If spring extension is within the specified
range, go to Check Attachment Brake on
page 30.
• If spring extension is outside of specified
range, go to step 2.
Figure 35
2. Adjust attachment idler position. See
Figure 36.
a. Loosen idler adjustment nut.
b. To increase spring extension,
move idler closer to belts and
tighten adjustment nut. Return to
Step 1.
c. To decrease spring extension,
move idler away from belts and
tighten adjustment nut. Return to
Step 1.
7/16 – 9/16 in.
(11.1 –- 14.3 mm)
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1. Engine Sheave
2. Attachment Drive Belts
3. Belt Finger
4. Attachment Belt Idler
5. Attachment Pulley
6. Attachment Idler Adjustment Nut
Figure 36
Check Attachment Brake
See Figure 37.
1. With the clutch lever disengaged, brake
pad must contact attachment belts. With
clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be
more than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) from belts. If
there is more than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) gap,
go to Check Belt Finger Clearance on
page 31. If there is less than 1/16 in. (1.6
mm) gap, go to Step 2.
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