Ariens Imperial RM1028 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 15

Rotary Mower Belt Replacement
See Figures 6-7.
1. Disengage (OUT) Mower Clutch lever.
2. Loosen three nuts securing rear belt finger to back
cover and rotate belt finger counterclockwise to
remove from unit.
3. On 32" mowers, remove mower pulley belt finger,
loosen cap screw on clutching idler and fixed idler to
provide clearance for belt between belt fingers and
idlers.
4. Remove old belt and place new belt in position on
mower and engine pulley.
5. Position rear belt finger with 1/16" clearance between
belt and finger, secure rear belt finger to rear cover
by tightening top two nuts first, then bottom nut
(see Adjustments).
6. On 32" mowers tighten cap screws on clutching idler
(with 1/8" clearance between belt and finger) and fixed
idler (with tab on mount engaged in hole of belt finger).
7. Install belt finger at mower pulley with 1/16" clearance
between belt and finger (bend finger as required).
Mower Drive Belt Replacement
See Figures 6-7.
1. Remove rear belt finger from back cover and mower
belt from engine pulley.
2. Remove five cap screws with lock washers that
secure friction wheel and guard to hub (this provides
clearance for removal of belt).
3. Place Speed Selector in neutral (N), release drive
belt from idler and remove it from drive disk and
engine pulley.
4. Install new belt around engine pulley, drive disk and
idler with belt properly seated in grooves.
5. Secure friction wheel and guard on hub with five cap
screws and lock washers.
6. Install mower belt on engine pulley and secure rear
belt finger to back cover.
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1. Mower Belt
2. Rear Belt Finger
3. Engine Pulley
4. Drive Belt
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Ariens Riding Mower
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5. Idler Arm
6. Friction Wheel
7. Drive Disc
Figure 6
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1. Mower Pulley
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2. Mower Belt
3. Fixed Idler
4. Clutching Idler
5. Belt Finger
6. Adjustable Clutch Rod
Figure 7
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