Replace Mower Belts - Ariens Apex 48 CARB Operator's Manual

REPLACE MOWER BELTS

CAUTION: Damage or worn
belts may result in injury and / or
damage to the unit. Check belts
for excessive wear or cracks of-
ten.
Remove PTO Belt
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 16.
2. Position mower deck at lowest cutting
height.
3. Remove hardware securing belt covers to
deck and remove belt covers. See
Figure 31.
Figure 31
CAUTION: Use care when
releasing idler spring tension.
Keep body parts away from
idlers when performing this
operation.
See Figure 32.
4. Slowly remove spring hook from anchor
bolt to release tension from belt idler.
5. Remove PTO belt.
3
4
1. Spring
2. Anchor Bolt
3. PTO Belt
4. PTO Belt Idler
Remove Mower Drive Belt
1. Remove PTO belt. See Remove PTO
Belt on page 27.
CAUTION: Use care when re-
leasing idler spring tension. Keep
body parts away from idlers
when performing this operation.
See Figure 33 and Figure 34.
2. Slowly remove spring hook from anchor
bolt to release tension from belt idler.
3. Remove mower drive belt.
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Figure 32
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