Replace Transaxle Drive Belt - Ariens Apex 48 CARB Operator's Manual

Install PTO Belt
IMPORTANT: Mower drive belt MUST be
installed before PTO belt.
1. Install PTO belt around clutch sheave at
rear of unit.
See Figure 37.
2. Install PTO belt around top groove of split
pulley at deck center and around left
spindle pulley.
3. Align belt with idler pulleys.
4. Reinstall idler spring hook around anchor
bolt to apply tension to belt.
Figure 37
IMPORTANT: Make sure belt has tension and
is aligned in all pulleys. See Figure 38.
Figure 38
5. Reinstall belt covers and secure with
original hardware.
REPLACE TRANSAXLE DRIVE
BELT
Remove Transaxle Drive Belt
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 16.
2. Remove PTO belt from clutch. See
Remove PTO Belt on page 27.
CAUTION: Use care when re-
leasing idler spring tension. Keep
body parts away from idlers
when performing this operation.
3. Under unit, slowly remove spring hook
from anchor bolt to release transaxle idler
tension. See Figure 39.
1
2
1. Spring
2. Anchor Bolt
3. Transaxle Idler
4. Transaxle Drive Belt
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3
Figure 39