Ariens 985114 manual Storage, Steering Brake Adjustment Optional, To Put The Tractor Into Service

IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16.

11.Turn all of the jam nuts counterclockwise to loosen.

12.Torque bolts to 70 lbf-in in two stages. First tighten bolts to 20 lbf-in in pattern shown (Figure 16). Then tighten to 70 lbf-in in same pattern.

13.Slide the clutch assembly back onto the pinion shaft.

14.Install the retaining ring and slide the pinion shaft completely into the transmission.

15.Reinstall the shipper shaft and other parts that were removed (Figure 18). Make sure the trunnion block is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog. The dog should rest on the spiral teeth of the clutch dog plate.

16.Install the gasket.

17.Align the splines on the quick hitch shaft with those in the dog.

18.Slide the quick hitch casting and PTO brake assembly back into place on the front of the transmission.

19.Install the quick hitch studs and tighten.

STEERING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL):

1.Park the tractor in a level area.

2.Put the parking brake handle in the “OFF” (down) position.

3.Loosen the two nuts on the right and left brake rod assembly adjustment brackets (Figure 13 and Figure 14).

4.Turn the adjusting nuts until the brake handle cross bar is parallel with the instrument panel. (See Controls and Features.)

5.Move the brake handlebar all the way to the right and measure the distance from the right end edge of the brake handle cross bar to the right side of the instrument panel.

6.Move the brake handlebar all the way to the left and make the same measurement on the left.

7.Turn the adjusting nuts until the difference between the two measurements is 1/2” to 3/4” (13 to 19mm).

NOTE: Turn both adjusting nuts the same amount, clock- wise to increase the measurement difference or counter- clockwise to decrease the measurement difference.

8.Tighten the jam nuts.

9.Loosen the two nuts below the compression spring on the right brake rod assembly. Turn the adjusting nut until the desired tension for the right brake is set.

10.Tighten the jam nut.

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.

Check each item in "Before Storage" in the Maintenance Schedule. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for storage.

When The Tractor Will Not Be Operated For Two Months Or More:

1.Do the daily and 25-hour maintenance, but do not add gasoline.

2.Clean the tractor. Paint or oil bare metal surfaces to prevent rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors. Water can seep into sealed bearings, which are sealed against dirt and debris only, causing reduced component life.

NOTE: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any painted surface. Do not allow gasoline or oil to remain on any surface.

3.Refer to the engine manual and prepare the engine for storage.

4.Charge the battery initially and then every three weeks.

To Put The Tractor Into Service:

1.Refer to the engine service manual and prepare the engine for service.

2.Charge the battery.

3.Put fresh, clean gasoline in the fuel tank.

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