Ariens 991056-Max Zoom 2560 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 25

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE
STEERING LEVER HANDLES
NOTE: Align handlebars by adjusting
eccentric spacer until the height of
handlebars are the same.
1. Remove mounting hardware and move
handlebar up or down until the steering
levers are at the appropriate height.
2. Install mounting hardware.
1 3
4 OF4315
1. Handle 3. Steering Lever
2. Eccentric 4. Mounting
Spacer Hardware
Figure 16
ADJUSTING THE PARKING
BRAKE
The parking brake should not need
adjustment, however if the parking brake
does not hold the unit properly, the brake may
need adjustment.
Check Adjustment
NOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on
both sides of the unit (Figure 17).
1. Engage parking brake and set both
transmission bypass valves to the
neutral position. See Moving the Unit
with the Engine Off on page 15.
2. Push the unit forward.
If the unit easily rolls forward the
transmission brakes are not fully
engaging. Tighten the brake cable to
fully engage the brake lever on the
transmission.
Adjust the Parking Brake
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the nuts on the parking brake
cable adjuster and then turn the adjuster
until the cable is taut, not tight.
3. Engage the parking brake and check the
adjustment. Repeat as needed.
4. Tighten the nuts.
NOTE: Set both bypass valves to the drive
_osition when finished adjusting the brake.
,2
1. Parking Brake Cable
2. Adjuster
3. Nuts
Figure 17
PTO BELT
WARNING: MOVING PARTS can
cut or amputate body parts.
ALWAYS wait for moving parts to
stop before performing
maintenance or service.
CAUTION: DAMAGED OR
_, WORN BELTS may result in
injury and/or damage to unit.
Check belts for excessive wear or
cracks often.
PTO Belt Access
1. Properly stop and park unit (See
Operation on page 12).
2. Lower the mower.
3. Place seat in most rearward position.
4. Remove belt covers.
5. Place foot board in open position
(Figure 18).
GB - 25