Ariens 926502 - PB936 - Manual (Page 15)

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3. Check brake.
When the clutch lever is disengaged, the brake
must contact attachment belt.
When the clutch lever is engaged, the brake must
be more than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) away from the
belt (Figure 13).
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 until spring extension and
brake clearance are within specified range.
5. Check belt finger clearance (Figure 15).
With clutch lever engaged, belt finger on the side
opposite the belt idler should be 1/16 – 1/8 in.
(1.6 –3 mm) from belt. Adjust belt finger as
necessary.
6. Replace bottom cover.
7. Replace belt cover.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to compensate for
friction disc wear.
To adjust traction clutch:
1. Place speed selector in fastest forward speed.
2. Place unit in service position.
3. Measure the length of the traction drive clutch
spring at the top of the traction cable. See Figure
14.
4. Engage and hold the traction drive clutch lever
and measure the spring again. The spring should
be 1/2 -11/16 in. (12.7-17.5 mm) longer when the
lever is engaged.
5. Adjust spring extension.
a.With the traction drive clutch lever disengaged,
loosen the jam nut on the cable adjuster.
b.Turn the adjuster body up the cable for more
spring extension.
c.Turn the adjuster body down the cable for less
spring extension.
Figure 12
1. Engine Sheave
2. Attachment Drive Belt
3. Belt Finger
4. Attachment Belt Idler 5. Attachment Pulley
6. Attachment Idler
Adjustment Nut
OS3320
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
Figure 13
1. Drive Belt
2. Brake Shoe and Pad
OS0660
Minimum of 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm)
1
2
Figure 14
1/2 -11/16 in.
(12.7-17.5 mm)
1. Traction Drive Clutch Spring
2. Jam Nut
3. Adjuster Body
1
2
3