Transaxle Belt Replacement; Steering - Ariens Sierra 936014-026 Service Manual

4.23 TRANSAXLE BELT REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the main idler spring from the unit
frame and remove the PTO drive belt from the PTO
clutch and the top of the mower deck jackshaft
assembly.
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2. Remove the wire harness from the PTO clutch.
3. Remove the cap screw, holding the step in the
center of the PTO clutch and remove the strap
from the clutch.
4. Loosen the hardware securing the belt finger to the
main drive belt idler.
5. Depress clutch/brake pedal and remove the main
drive belt from the idler, engine and transmission
pulleys.
6. Install new main drive belt in reverse order and
secure belt finger hardware with 1/16" to 1/8"
clearance between belt fingers and belt.

4.24 STEERING

If looseness is noticed in the steering system, check
hardware for tightness and wear points for excessive
wear. Replace as needed.
Proper front wheel toe-in is necessary to assure proper
steering and to reduce tire wear. Proper toe-in is when
front of wheels are 1/16-1/8 in (.016-.032 mm) closer
together than rear of wheels (measured at horizontal
centerline of rim flange).
If unit wanders or excessive tire wear develops, toe-in
should be checked. To correct toe-in, loosen jam nuts
at tie rods ends, turn tie rod clockwise to decrease or
counterclockwise to increase toe-in. Tighten jam nuts.
2
1
1. Tie Rod End
2. Jam Nut
936-17
3. Tie Rod
4 - 22
1
2
3
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