Ariens Compact 24 LE Service Manual page 16

See Figures 18 and 19.
6. Engage and disengage attachment clutch to verify
brake roller on attachment idler does not interfere with
brake pad.
IMPORTANT: Make sure brake roller does not bind.
Attachment Clutch Disengaged / Brake Engaged
1. Brake Pad
2. Brake Roller
Attachment Clutch Engaged / Brake Disengaged
1. Brake Pad
2. Brake Roller
7. Reinstall attachment drive belt. See Install Attachment
Drive Belt on page 12.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Before placing unit
in service position, close fuel valve and drain
fuel from tank and fuel system. See Draining
Fuel System on page 8. Make sure unit is
secure and will not tip.
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Figure 18
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Figure 19
8. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on
page 8.
9. Remove bottom cover. See Bottom Cover Removal on
page 9.
See Figure 20.
10. Check attachment brake:
• Brake must contact attachment belt when
attachment clutch is disengaged.
• Brake must be more than 1.6 mm (1/16") away from
attachment belt when attachment clutch is engaged.
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1. Attachment Drive Belt
2. Brake Pad
11. Reinstall bottom cover and secure with six hex bolts.
12. For wheel models, reinstall wheels and secure with
axle lock pins.
13. Return unit to operating position.
14. Adjust attachment clutch / brake. Refer to Operator's
Manual for adjustment procedure.
15. Reconnect spark plug wire.
IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger / impeller
must stop within 5 seconds when attachment
clutch lever is released.
EN – 15
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Figure 20
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