Ariens 924118 8524, 924551 8524, 924332 1124 manual Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment, Drive Chain

6. Adjust spring length.

NOTE: Approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) movement of the idler will change spring extension by 1/8 in. (3 mm).

a.Loosen the idler adjustment nut.

b.To increase spring extension, move idler towards belt (Figure 21).

c.To decrease spring extension, move idler away from belt.

d.Tighten idler adjustment nut.

7.Place unit in service position. Remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws.

8.Check brake.

When the clutch lever is disengaged, the brake must contact attachment belt.

When the clutch lever is engaged, the brake must be more than 1/16 in.

(1.6 mm) away from the belt (Figure 19).

9.Repeat steps 4 – 7 until:

Spring stretch and brake contact are correct.

10.Check belt finger clearance (Figure 21).

With clutch lever engaged, belt fingers should be 1/16 – 1/8 in. (1.6 –3 mm) from belt. Adjust belt fingers as necessary.

11.Replace bottom cover.

		7/16 –11/16 in.
		(11.1–17.5 mm)
10			1
			2
9			3
	8		4
			5
7	6
1. Attachment		6. Lever Arm
Clutch Cable		7. Cotter Pin and
2. Cable Adjuster		Washer
3. Jam Nut		8. Adjustment Nut
4. Clutch Cable		9. Shift Rod
Spring		10.Traction Drive
5. Lower Clutch		Clutch Cable
Arm
	Figure 18		OS1182

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2

OS0660

Minimum of 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)

1.Drive Belt

2.Brake Shoe and Pad

Figure 19

TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for friction disc wear.

To adjust traction clutch:

1.Place speed selector in First (1) Forward.

2.Place unit in service position.

3.With traction clutch disengaged turn wheels while tightening adjustment nut (Figure 18), at clutch yoke.

4.Engage and release traction clutch.

5.Turn wheels to check for slight drag.

6.Repeat steps 3 - 5 until wheels begin to drag.

7.Turn adjustment nut back three turns. Wheels will then turn freely.

DRIVE CHAIN

Chain should be taut with little or no play in it. To compensate for looseness or excessive tightness in drive chain:

1.Put unit into service position.

2.Remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws.

3.Loosen nuts on idler hex shaft

(Figure 22). Adjust the idler hex shaft in slot as necessary. Torque the nut to 70-146 lbf-in. (7.9 - 16.5 N•m).

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