Section 7 - Drive Train; Replace Drive Belt; Replace Wheels - Ariens 938001-004 Service Manual

7.1 REPLACE DRIVE BELT

1. Remove fuel cap.
2. Remove cowl and replace fuel cap.
3. Disconnect extension spring on idler arm/brake.
4. Remove cap screw and washer from end of auger
shaft and pull off auger drive pulley.
5. Remove old belt.
6. Install new belt onto pulleys.
7. Reinstall auger drive pulley and secure with
washer and cap screw.
8. Reconnect extension spring to idler arm/brake.
9. Ensure belt finger(s) and auger clutch control cable
are properly adjusted. See To Adjust Belt Finger
and To Adjust Auger Control Cable in General
Maintenance & Adjustments.
10.Remove fuel cap and replace cowl.
11.Replace fuel cap.
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1
2
9
8
1. Extension Spring
2. Idler/Arm/Brake
3. Idler
4. Slot
5. Belt Fingers

SECTION 7 - DRIVE TRAIN

1/32"-1/16" (1-1.6 cm)
4
6
5
7
5
6. Auger Clutch Control
Cable
7. Drive Belt
8. Auger Drive Pulley
9. Cap Screw, Washer,
Auger Shaft
Figure 10

7.2 REPLACE WHEELS

1. Support unit with wheels off the ground.
2. Remove hub cap.
3. Pry E-ring clip from shaft.
4. Remove wheel.
Assemble in reverse order.
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1
1. Hub Cap
2. External Retaining
Ring
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Figure 11