Ariens 927067-10528 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 20

• The minimum engagement of thread for
both tie-rods is 1/4 in. (0.635 cm).
Adjust (Figure 18)
1. Remove tie-rod(s) from spindle(s).
2. Loosen jam nut(s) and turn tie-rod(s)
clockwise or counterclockwise until the
distance between the jam nuts is within
specifications.
3. Tighten jam nuts.
4. Install tie-rod(s) on spindle(s).
Front Distance – Rear Distance =
0 - 1/2 inches (0 - 1.27 cm)
Front of
unit
Front Distance
Rear Distance
3
2
1. Spindle
2. Tie-Rod
Figure 18
1
3
2
3. Jam Nut
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HYDROSTATIC BELT
REPLACEMENT
Remove (Figure 19)
1. Remove PTO belt (see PTO BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 21).
CAUTION: Use care when releasing
idler spring tension. Keep body parts
well away from idler when performing
this operation.
2. Push idler towards the inside of the unit
and remove hydrostatic belt from idler.
3. Remove hydrostatic belt from engine
sheave and hydrostatic transmission
pulley.
Install (Figure 19)
1. Install hydrostatic belt on hydrostatic
transmission pulley and engine sheave.
2. Push idler towards the inside of the unit
and place hydrostatic belt on idler.
3. Slowly release idler until hydrostatic belt
rests firmly against idler.
4. Install PTO belt (see PTO BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 21).
5
1. Idler Spring
2. Engine Sheave
3. Hydrostatic Belt
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3
4
4. Hydrostatic
Transmission
Pulley
5. Idler
Figure 19
1
2
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