Ariens Pro Zoom 992806 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 38

Blade
CLEANING GRASS BUILDUP FROM
DECK
CAUTION: Before cleaning grass
,_ buildup, be sure the engine has
stopped and the key has been
removed.
Cleaning the underside of the deck regularly
will help maintain deck cutting efficiency.
Clean the underside of the deck as often as
possible.
To gain access to the underside of the deck,
depress the deck lift foot pedal and lock it in
the transport position. Move the deck cut
height adjustment to the highest setting.
Raise the front of the power unit and support
it with jackstands.
Clean out any grass buildup from under the
deck and discharge shield. DO NOT use high
pressure washers or sprayers.
BELTS
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges
for wear. A new belt, or one in good condition,
should not contact the bottom of the pulley
groove. Replace the belt when the belt
touches the bottom of the groove otherwise
the belt will slip excessively.
Always use caution when changing a belt.
Never pry a belt on to a pulley.
Always keep oil and grease away from the
belts and never use belt dressings.
Belts should be checked regularly, and
replaced at approximately 250 hour intervals.
Belts should also be replaced any time the
belt(s) show evidence of cracking, missing
pieces, friction burns from slipping, or other
extreme damage. Small cracks or fabric
polishing are normal.
Small branches and other similar debris can
get onto the top of the deck, into the pulleys,
which may cause the belt(s) to break or come
off the pulleys. Make sure the area to be
mowed is cleared of this debris, and make
sure all belt guards are in place, before
mowing.
To guarantee long belt life, always use
genuine Ariens belts.
Drive Belt Removal and Installation
WARNING: Most service work
requires the engine to be shut
OFF. To prevent injury while
working on the mower, remove
the ignition key and disconnect
the negative (-) cable from the
battery.
1. With the deck in the transport position,
raise the floor pan. To disengage the
drive belt, latch the tension arm in its
deck bracket. Roll the drive belt off the
idler pulley.
2. Install a new drive belt, making sure it is
routed according to the decal on the
bottom of the floor pan, see figure 32.
Unlock the belt tension arm so the belt is
tensioned and ready for operation.
3. Lower the floor pan.
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