MAINTENANCE
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 a Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
SERVICE POSITION
(Figure 7)
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.
To separate the brush attachment from traction unit:
2.Remove belt cover.
3.Remove hardware attaching remote trigger cable to brush assembly and detach cable.
4.Remove six cap screws securing bottom cover of traction unit and remove cover.
5.Remove cap screws and belt finger.
6.Remove attachment drive belts from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle).
CAUTION: Always support unit frame and brush attachment when loosening the cap screws holding them together.
7.Remove cap screws securing brush attachment to traction unit (one on each side at top).
8.Tip traction unit back so that it comes apart from brush attachment.
9.While brush attachment is supported on traction unit lower pivot rod, remove attachment drive belts from attachment pulley.
10.Separate brush attachment from traction unit.
1.Shut off engine, close fuel
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1.Belt Cover
2.Bottom Cover Rear Cap Screws
3.Bottom Cover
4.Bottom Cover Side Cap Screws
5.Pivot Rod
6.Brush Frame Adapter
7.Brush Frame Adapter Mounting Cap Screws
Figure 7
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