Ariens 985115 - Manual (Page 17)

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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
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.
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.
WARNING: Stop the engine before
adjusting the gear clutch.
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1. Adjusting Nuts
2. Jam Nuts
3. Adjustment Bracket 4. Pivot Plate
5. Left Brake Rod Assembly
6. Hi-Low Control Rod 7. Large Spring
8. Hi-Low Lever Assembly
9. Control Extension Rod
Figure 14
WARNING: Stop the engine before
adjusting the PTO brake.