Ariens Pro Track 28 Manual page 29

Check belt finger clearance here. With the
attachment clutch engaged, there should
be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) clearance
between the belts and the belt finger. The
belt finger should not touch the belts.
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1. Mounting Hardware
2. Belt Finger
Figure 34
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT
(Figure 35)
If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to
compensate for friction disc wear.
To adjust traction clutch:
1. Place speed selector in fastest forward
speed.
2. Place unit in service position.
3. Measure the length of the traction drive
clutch spring at the top of the traction
cable. See Figure 35.
4. Engage and hold the traction drive
clutch lever and measure the spring
again. The spring should be
1/2 – 11/16 in. (12.7 – 17.5 mm) longer
when the lever is engaged.
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OS7196
OS7205
OS7210
1. Traction Drive Clutch Spring
2. Jam Nut
3. Adjuster Body
5. Adjust spring extension.
6. Measure the extension of the traction
drive clutch spring.
7. Repeat step 5 until traction drive clutch
spring lengthens 1/2 – 11/16 in. (12.7 –
17.5 mm) when the traction drive clutch
lever is engaged.
8. With the clutch disengaged, check that
there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm)
clearance between friction disc and
drive plate assembly
IMPORTANT: If spring length cannot be
adjusted within specified range, see your
Dealer for repairs.
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1/2 – 11/16 in.
(12.7 – 17.5 mm)
Figure 35
a. With the traction drive clutch
lever disengaged, loosen the jam
nut on the cable adjuster.
b. Turn the adjuster body up the
cable for more spring extension.
c. Turn the adjuster body down the
cable for less spring extension.
d. Finger tighten the jam nut, and
then hold the adjuster body with
pliers and tighten the jam nut with
wrench.