Ariens 929000 - Manual (Page 72)

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Improvement Package
Kit No. 529013 for |
S-8 Hydrostatic Tractor
FIGURE 1
GENERAL
The up-grade kit No. 529013 is designed to
replace the idler in all S8 Hydrostatic Drive tractors.
This will result in improved idler performance and
eliminate the problems associated with the old idler
design. The new idler is supplied assembled and will
directly replace the old assembly.
INSTALLATION
1, Remove the mower pan to gain access to the
idler.
2. Remove the idler spring. Pull the cotter pin
(67006) and remove the idler assembly. This assembly
consists of the parts shown on Figure 2. None of these
parts are re-used.
LOCKWASHER-
NUT
SPACER
REF. PART
NO.
NO. N0. DESCRIPTION REQ.
1 012132 IDLER 1
2 029265 IDLER ARM 1
3 059148 CAPSCREW, H.H.5/16" -18x1 1/2 1
4 010360 SPACER
1
5 065042 LOCKNUT, 5/16"-18
1
6 058016 ROLL PIN, 3/16" X 1"
1
7 029264 PIVOT PIN
1
3. Position the new idler assembly (Figure 1) in
the same position as the old. Insert the pivot pin
(29264) and secure the idler assembly in place by
inserting the roll pin (58016) through the idler arm hub
and pivot pin.
4. Replace the idler spring between the old
spring anchor and the hole in the new idler assembly.
Check the action of the idler assembly. Put a drop of
5. Check the belt alignment. Belt should run in
the center of the idler.
6. Check along the belts to be sure there is no
interference between belts and wire clamps on the
wiring harness. Orient the wire clamps as shown in
Figure 3 for proper clearance.
7. Check the engine sheave (29105). If runout or
wobble seems to be a problem, replace the sheave.
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