Ariens 926321 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 35

9. Install pinion sprocket and chain on hex
shaft, then replace bearing flanges.
10. Hold wheel so friction disc will not rotate
and secure new friction disc to carrier
with three hex screws removed in
step 2.
1
2
1
5
8
1
1. Cap Screw
2. Torx Screw
3. Friction Disc
4. Pinion
Sprocket
Figure 34
11. Replace wheels.
12. Replace bottom cover.
13. Adjust traction drive clutch.
BATTERY (926513)
Charging
1. Place unit on a level surface and shut off
engine.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Loosen wing nut and remove battery.
Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
4. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead to negative (–) terminal.
5. Charge the battery at two and a half
amps for ten hours.
6. Reinstall battery into unit and connect
positive (+) cable first, then negative (–)
cable.
Replacing
Use U1R or U1L; 240 CCA minimum @ 18°C
type batteries.
1
4
3
6
7
5. Bearing Cap
6. Hex Shaft
7. Drive Plate
Assembly
8. Stop Bolt
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TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
(926324)
(Figure 35 and 36)
Check the track tension by applying pressure
on the track midway between the upper and
rear track rollers. Deflection should be
approximately 9.6 mm (Figure 35).
If deflection is excessive, tighten the track
tension.
9.6 mm
If unit pulls to the left or right when a straight
path is desired adjust the track tension. If the
unit is pulling to the left, tighten the left track
adjuster. If the unit is pulling to the right,
tighten the right track adjuster.
To adjust (Figure 36):
1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the
track tension.
Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track
tension.
2. Check that unit tracks straight with no
pulling to either side.
Track
Adjusters
HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE
ADJUSTMENT (926324)
(Figure 37)
1. Make sure that height adjustment lock
finger is fully engaged.
2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel.
3. Turn the adjustment barrel to remove all
cable slack and bring the overtravel arm
until it makes slight contact with the right
end of the slot in the height adjuster lock
finger.
4. Tighten the jam nuts.
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Figure 35
Figure 36
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