Friction Wheel Adjustment - Ariens 64 Service Manual

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1. Lock Nut
2. Helical Spring
Lockwashers
3. Speed Control Bell
Crank
Figure 12

4.12 FRICTION WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

Early Models (Side Pull)
Adjust rear cutting height levers to middle position.
Check to be sure there is slack in the friction wheel
drive cable, if not readjust cable nuts.
Set speed selector at slowest speed and loosen the
two cap screws on drive mount. Hold lever securing
drive cable down toward mower pan and adjust drive
assembly to bring friction wheel to within 1/16" above
drive disk. Tighten cap screws. Check for proper
function of friction wheel and speed selector. Adjust
cable nuts to remove slack.
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4. Speed Selector Rod
5. Hair Pin
6. Swivel
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5
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4
1. Cable Nuts
2. Drive Mount
3. Adjustment Screws
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4
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4. Drive Disk
5. Friction Wheel
6. Battery
Figure 13