Date: Jul. 22, 2011 No. B-2078

INSTALLATION

Relieve Belt Tension (Figure 2)

NOTE: Removing the drive and attachment belts releases tension on the engine to allow easier bushing installation.

1.Loosen hardware retaining belt cover and remove belt cover from unit. Retain cover.

2.Remove hardware (A) retaining belt finger (B) and remove belt finger. Retain all parts.

3.Remove hex bolt and washer (C) retaining sheaves. Retain hardware.

NOTE: Grasp and squeeze the belts to stop sheaves from turning while loosening the sheave bolt.

4.Remove attachment belts (D) from attachment sheave. Do not remove from lower pulley.

5.Remove drive belt (E) from drive sheave. Do not remove from lower pulley.

ABCE

Figure 2

D

 

Engine Sheave Spacer

1.Remove attachment sheave and drive sheave from engine shaft. Note sheave orientation for reassembly.

2.Install 1 x 2 flat washer (Item 5) on engine shaft (Figure 3).

3.Install drive sheave and accessory sheave.

4.Retain sheaves with hardware (C) removed earlier. Torque bolt to 388 lbf-in.

5

Figure 3

C

 

 

 

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Ariens 926038, 926039, 926040 manual Relieve Belt Tension Figure, Engine Sheave Spacer

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