Ariens 927046-056 User Manual
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6.1 ROTARY MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT
1. Disengage (OUT) mower clutch lever.
2. Loosen three nuts securing rear belt finger to back
cover and rotate belt finger counterclockwise to
remove from unit.
3. On 32" mowers, remove mower pulley belt finger,
loosen cap screw on clutching idler and fixed idler
to provide clearance for belt between belt fingers
and idlers.
4. Remove old belt and place new belt in position on
mower and engine pulley.
5. Position rear belt finger with 1/16" (1.5 mm)
clearance between belt and finger, secure rear belt
finger to rear cover by tightening top two nuts first,
then bottom nut (see Adjustments).
6. On 32" mowers tighten cap screws on clutching
idler (with 1/8" (1.5 mm) clearance between belt
and finger) and fixed idler (with tab on mount
engaged in hole of belt finger).
7. Install belt finger at mower pulley with 1/16"
(1.5 mm) clearance between belt and finger (bend
finger as required).
6.2 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove rear belt finger from back cover and
mower belt from engine pulley.
2. Remove five cap screws with lock washers that
secure friction wheel and guard to hub (this
provides clearance for removal of belt).
3. Place speed selector in neutral (N), release drive
belt from idler and remove it from drive disk and
engine pulley.
4. Install new belt around engine pulley, drive disk
and idler with belt properly sealed in grooves.
5. Secure friction wheel and guard on hub with five
cap screws and lock washers.
6. Install mower belt on engine pulley and secure rear
belt finger to back cover.
7. Adjust mower belt (see section on Mower Belt
Adjustment).
6.3 MOWER BLADE
Regularly check mower blades for wear and that lock
washer is fully compressed by hardware.
28" and 32" decks: Torque cap screw to 25-30 ft-lbs
(34-47 Nm).
When blade needs sharpening:
1. Block blade to prevent rotation.
2. Remove hardware and blade from shaft.
SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK
Figure 19
1. Mower Belt
2. Rear Belt Finger
3. Engine Pulley
4. Drive Belt
5. Idler Arm
6. Friction Wheel
7. Drive Disc
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2
3
4
5
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7
Figure 20
1. Mower Pulley
2. Mower Belt
3. Fixed Idler
4. Clutching Idler
5. Belt Finger
6. Adjustable Clutch Rod
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2
3
4
5
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