Ariens Max Zoom 48 Manual page 27

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 18.
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
position when finished adjusting the brake.
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.
PTO Belt Access
1. Properly stop and park unit (See
2. Lower the mower.
3. Place seat in most rearward position.
4. Remove belt covers.
5. Place foot board in open position
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2
1. Footboard in
Replacing Mower Belts
NOTE: Long mower belt must be removed to
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remove short mower belt.
1. Slowly release the tension on the long
2. Remove long mower belt from left blade
3. Slowly release the tension on the short
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CAUTION: DAMAGED OR
WORN BELTS may result in
injury and/or damage to unit.
Check belts for excessive wear or
cracks often.
Operation on page 14).
(Figure 18).
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open position
Figure 18
CAUTION: Use care when
releasing idler spring tension.
Keep body parts well away from
idlers when performing this
operation.
mower belt idler until all the tension is
removed from the springs.
spindle and remove from deck.
belt idler until all the tension is removed
from the springs.
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2. Support Frame
3. Pivot