Ariens 301-310, 927046-056 SECTION 8

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8.1 BRAKE DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove cotter pin securing brake rod to brake

lever

2. Remove nuts and washers securing brake band to

brake lever.

3. Remove cotter pin from pin securing brake lever to

brake bracket.

4. Remove lock nut and lock washer securing friction

wheel hub to pinion shaft and remove brake

assembly.

5. Check all parts for wear and replace as necessary.

6. Assemble in reverse order.

NOTE: When resetting brake adjustment be sure brake

band does not twist.

8.2 CLUTCH AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Clutch and brake adjustments are dependent upon

each other. If depressing clutch and brake pedal fully

does not stop riding mower and/or hold it on hill, brake

must be adjusted. See section on Adjustments.

SECTION 8 - BRAKE AND CLUTCH

Figure 27

1. Brake Rod

2. Compression Spring

3. Brake Bracket

4. Lock Washer

5. Pin

6. Brake Band

7. Brake Lever

Figure 28

1. Clutch Rod

2. Flange Bushing

3. Lock Nut

4. Clutch Shaft

5. Clutch Bracket

Contents

Main TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 1.1 THE MANUAL Operation Safety Messages SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 2 - 4 2.1 SAFETY ALERTS Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS SECTION 2 - SAFETY 2 - 5 2.9 SAFETY RULES Walk Around Inspection Work Area Unit Controls Maintenance Storage Battery Transport SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Page Page Page Page 4 - 12 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 2 SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4 - 13 4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS Service Position 4.3 FILLING THE FUEL TANK Maintenance Schedule 4 - 14 4.5 MOWER BELT ADJUSTMENT 4.6 CLUTCH AND BRAKE 4 - 15 4.7 MOWER PAN Mower Level (Side to Side) Cutting Height 4 - 16 Mower Pitch and Height 4.8 ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS 4.9 VENTS 4 - 17 4.10 PINION AND STEERING ADJUSTMENT 4.11 TIRES 5 - 18 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5 - ENGINE 5 - 19 5.2 ENGINE OIL 5.3 CHANGING OIL 5.4 AIR CLEANER Foam Filter 5 - 20 5.5 SPARK PLUG 5.6 MUFFLER 5.7 ENGINE REMOVAL 5.8 ENGINE REPLACEMENT Page 6 - 22 6.1 ROTARY MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 6.2 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 6.3 MOWER BLADE SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK 6 - 23 6.4 MOWER PAN REMOVAL 6.5 LINKAGES FOR MOWER HEIGHT/ ENGAGEMENT & CLUTCH/BRAKE To Remove Cowling 6 - 25 6.6 MOWER SPINDLE REMOVAL 7 - 26 7.1 STEERING SHAFT GEARS SECTION 7 - STEERING AND CONTROLS 7 - 27 7.2 SPEED SELECTOR Carrier Assembly Removal Disassembly of Carrier 8 - 28 SECTION 8 - BRAKE AND CLUTCH 9 - 29 9.1 REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY 9.2 GEAR CASE REMOVAL SECTION 9 - DRIVE TRAIN 9 - 30 9.1 GEAR CASE DISASSEMBLY 9.3 GEAR CASE REPLACEMENT 9.4 FRICTION WHEEL REPLACEMENT Page 10 - 32 10.1 VANE INSTALLATION 10.2 BAGGER ASSEMBLY SECTION 10 - BAGGER 10 - 33 10.3 LOWER BOOT INSTALLATION 28" and 30" Mower Pans 28" and 32" Mower Pans 11 - 34 SECTION 11 - ELECTRICAL 11 - 35 Battery Battery Electrolyte First Aid Battery Charger Jump Starting