To adjust the reverse clutch (Figure 13) :

1.Loosen the two nuts on the end of the fwd-rev control extension rod.

2.Turn the adjusting nut so that the direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to the rear.

3.Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it.

To adjust the forward clutch (Figure 13) :

1.Put the direction control in the forward position.

2.Loosen the two rear nuts on the fwd-rev control extension rod.

3.Turn the adjusting nut until the Fwd-Rev neutral spring coils are .010” (.254mm) apart.

4.Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it.

HI/LOW GEAR CLUTCH

WARNING: Stop the engine before adjusting the gear clutch.

To adjust the “HIGH” clutch:

1.Loosen and separate the two nuts to the rear of the Hi-Low control extension rod (Figure 14).

2.Put the gear shift lever in the “HIGH” position.

3.Turn the adjusting nut near the spring until the spring coils are .010” (.254mm) apart.

4.Move the gear shift lever to the “NEUTRAL” position.

5.Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it (Figure 14).

To adjust the “LOW” clutch:

1.Loosen and separate the two nuts on the end of the Hi-Low control extension rod.

2.Put the gear shift lever in the “LOW” position.

3.Turn the adjusting nut near the spring until the spring coils are .010” (.254mm) apart.

4.Move the gear shift lever to the “NEUTRAL” position.

5.Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it.

 

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Adjusting Nuts

 

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Pivot Plate

 

 

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Large Spring

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Jam Nuts

 

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Left Brake Rod Assembly

 

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Hi-Low Lever Assembly

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Adjustment Bracket

 

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Hi-Low Control Rod

 

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Control Extension Rod

 

 

 

 

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PTO BRAKE

WARNING: Stop the engine before adjusting the PTO brake.

To adjust the PTO brake:

1.Remove the attachment and lower the rear of the tractor to the ground.

2.Carefully clean the front of the transmission. Remove the quick hitch studs from the transmission (Figure 15).

3.Remove the quick hitch adapter and PTO brake assembly (Figure 15).

NOTE: The attachment gasket must be replaced if damaged.

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Ariens 985117, 985115, 985119, 985114 manual HI/LOW Gear Clutch, PTO Brake