Ariens Compact 24 Manual page 26

7. Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in
Attachment Belt on page 11.
8. Replace belt cover and tighten
hardware.
2
1
8
7
1. Traction Belt
Idler
2. Traction Drive
Belt
3. Engine Sheave
4. Belt Finger
5. Attachment
Drive Belt
Figure 26
1
Figure 27
3
4
5
6
6. Attachment
Pulley
7. Attachment
Idler Nut
8. Attachment Belt
Idler
OS8235
1/8 in. (3,2 mm)
(Maximum)
2
1. Belt Finger
2. Belt
OS8240
GB - 26
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
(Figures 28)
NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped
apart and attachment drive belt removed from
engine sheave in order to change traction
drive belt.
CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro
frame and blower housing when
loosening the cap screws holding
them together. Never loosen cap
screws while unit is in service
position.
1. Remove attachment drive belt (See
Remove Attachment Drive Belt on
page 25).
2. Remove swing gate spacer.
3. Slide drive plate to the left til finger is out
of the frame.
NOTE: The drive plate is detached to create
space between the drive plate and friction
disc to remove and reinstall the belt.
4. Detach traction idler spring.
5. Remove traction drive belt.
NOTE: To remove belt it may be necessary to
turn crankshaft pulley using recoil starter
handle.
6
2
4
1
1. Swing Gate
2. Swing Gate Spacer
3. Swing Gate Finger & Stop Hole
4. Drive Plate
5. Traction Idler Spring
6. Crankshaft Pulley
7. Drive Plate Spring
Figure 28
5
3
7
OS8246