Wheel Drive Control - Ariens 911153 BR21SP CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual

Figure 21

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT
models)
See Figure 22.
NOTE: The unit should stop immediately
when the wheel drive control is released, and
the unit should not creep forward when the
wheel drive control is disengaged with the
engine running. The unit's forward speed
should increase as the wheel drive control
gets closer to the handlebar.
If the unit creeps, decrease traction and
speed. If the unit does not accelerate
smoothly or seems to slip under load,
increase the traction and speed.
NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel drive
cable, first make sure the area around the
drive components is free of dirt or debris that
could prevent the transmission from engaging
or disengaging properly, and then make sure
the return spring is connected properly to
idler arm.
Adjust the wheel drive by adjusting the cable
on the handlebar.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the cable so
the transmission does not return to neutral
and stop the unit when the control bail is
released.
Check the adjustment
1. Start the engine and slowly squeeze the
wheel drive control against the
handlebar and then release the wheel
drive control.
2. The unit should move forward as you
squeeze the wheel drive control and
then stop immediately and not "creep"
slowly forward when you release it.
Connect
battery
charger here.
(self-propelled
To adjust:
1. Move the wheel drive cable adjuster up
or down the handlebar. See Figure 22.
To increase traction and speed, move
the cable adjuster down the handlebar.
To decrease traction and speed, move
the cable adjuster up the handlebar.
2. Check the adjustment and readjust as
needed.
Cable Adjuster
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Figure 22