Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment - Ariens 926310-ST9526DLE Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Minimum of 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm).
1. Attachment Drive Belts
2. Brake Shoe and Pad
3. Attachment Pulley
Figure 37
2. If there is less than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
gap between brake pad and belts, follow
these steps:
a. To increase brake pad gap,
loosen idler adjustment nut, and
move idler away from belt.
Position idler to achieve a 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm) minimum brake pad gap
and a 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) minimum
gap between the plastic roller and
the frame.
b. Check the clutch cable spring
extension and adjust as
necessary to achieve a 7/16 –
9/16 in. (11.1 – 14.3 mm) spring
extension.
c. If the cable needed adjustment,
recheck gaps described in step
2a. Repeat steps as necessary
until brake clearance, roller gap
and spring extension are within
specified ranges.
IMPORTANT: If adjustments cannot be
brought into specified ranges see your Dealer
for repairs.
Check Belt Finger Clearance
1. With clutch lever engaged, the belt
finger located opposite the belt idler
must be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) from
belts, but not touching the belts.
To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and
move the finger to the proper position.
Tighten the bolts and recheck the belt
finger clearance.
Check belt finger clearance here. With the
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attachment clutch engaged, there should
be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) clearance
between the belts and the belt finger. The
belt finger should not touch the belts.
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2. Replace the belt cover.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT
If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to
compensate for friction disc wear.
To adjust traction clutch:
1. Place speed selector in fastest forward
speed.
2. Place unit in service position.
3. Measure the length of the traction drive
clutch spring at the top of the traction
cable. See Figure 39.
4. Engage and hold the traction drive
clutch lever and measure the spring
again. The spring should be 1/2 – 11/16
in. (12.7 – 17.5 mm) longer when the
lever is engaged.
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1. Mounting
Hardware
2. Belt Finger
Figure 38
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