Maintenance - Ariens Power Brush 36 Manual

Ariens Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep
your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should
engine service be required, contact an Ariens
dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
SERVICE POSITION
WARNING: ALWAYS remove key
and/or wire from spark plug before
assembly, maintenance or
service. Unintentional engine start
up can cause death or serious
injury.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip unit up onto brush.
Remove the brush if maintenance requires
tipping the unit forward. Ensure unit is secure
and will not tip over. Strap or clamp unit onto
bench if required.
NOTE: See Figure 7, unless noted otherwise.
To separate the brush attachment from
traction unit:
1. Shut off engine, close fuel shut-off valve,
disconnect spark plug wire and allow
unit to cool completely. Place unit on a
flat level surface.

MAINTENANCE

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5
1. Belt Cover
2. Bottom Cover Rear Cap
Screws
3. Bottom Cover
4. Bottom Cover Side Cap
Screws
2. Remove belt cover (1).
3. Remove two rear cap screws (2) from
traction unit bottom cover (3). Loosen
four side cap screws (4) and remove
bottom cover.
4. Loosen cap screws and carefully rotate
belt fingers away from attachment belts
and sheave. See Figure 15.
IMPORTANT: Use care when rotating the belt
fingers. DO NOT bend belt fingers out of
shape.
5. Remove attachment drive belts from
engine sheave (it may be necessary to
turn engine sheave using recoil starter
handle). See Figure 12.
6. Remove cap screws securing brush
attachment to traction unit (one on each
side at top).
7. Tip traction unit back so that it comes
apart from brush attachment.
8. While brush attachment is supported on
traction unit lower pivot rod, remove
attachment drive belts from attachment
pulley.
9. Separate brush attachment from traction
unit.
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6
4
4
3
5. Pivot Rod
6. Brush Frame Adapter
7. Brush Frame Adapter
Mounting Cap Screws
Figure 7
GB - 15
CAUTION: Always support unit
frame and brush attachment when
loosening the cap screws holding
them together.
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