Ariens 985115 - Manual (Page 9)

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ASSEMBLY
Install Hubs and Wheels
For Semi-Pneumatic Wheels: install bushings and
wheel/hub assemblies onto tractor axles. For all other
wheels: install hubs to axles and secure wheels to hubs
with hardware provided.
Install Kick Stand
Slide kick stand into the righthand side of the lower
bracket on the rear hitch. Secure it in position with the
adjusting handle. The hair pin holds kick stand in the
raised position.
Position Handlebar
IMPORTANT: DO NOT damage ignition harness and
wires when positioning handlebar.
1. Position the handlebar right side up.
2. Move the left handle of the handlebar under the
right side of the frame, across the engine and out
between the left side of the frame and the PTO
control.
3. Rotate the handlebar into the mounting position.
4. Retain the handlebar in position with four
3/8-16 x 1 1/4 bolts and locknuts and tighten
hardware (Figure 6).
5. Connect the wiring harness from handlebar to the
unit.
6. Mount the Hi-Lo gear control handle assembly and
pivot to the left handlebar with a 1/2-13 x 3 1/2 bolt,
locknut, and washer (Figure 7).
Assemble Steering Brakes (Optional)
1. Remove nut and bolt from brake handle brackets
(Figure 8).
Left Hand Rod:
1. Hook the rear of the left hand brake rod into the left
side of the brake handle weldment.
NOTE: Before installing on rear hitch, place the forward
end of the left hand brake rod below muffler brace.
Figure 5
1. Adjusting Handle
2. Lower Bracket
3. Rear Hitch 4. Hair Pin
5. Kick Stand
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DH0080
Figure 6
1. Ignition Switch
Harness
2. Ignition Switch
3. Instrument Panel
4. Control Lever
5. Handlebar (Left)
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Figure 7
1. Hi-Lo Control Handle
Assembly
2. Brake Handle Grip
3. Left Handlebar
4. 1/2-13 x 3 1/2 Hex Bolt
5. Adjust and Jam Nuts
6. Extension Rod
7. Hi-Lo Control Rod
8. Pivot
DH0040
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Figure 8
1. Steering Brake
Handle
2. Instruction Plate
3. Left Hand Brake Rod
4. Right Hand Brake
Rod
5. Rear Hitch
6. Adjustment Bracket
7. Bolt and Nut (remove
first)
8. Right Hand Brake
Assembly
9. Brake Handle
Weldment
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