Ariens 927065 - Manual (Page 22)

6.2 TRANSAXLE FLUID
RECOMMENDATIONS
The fluids used in the transaxie has been carefully
selected, and only equivalent or better products should
be used.
Typically, an engine oil with a minimum rating of 55 sus
at 210°F and an API classification of SH/CD is
recommended. A 20W-50 engine oil has been selected
for use by the factory.
6.3 HYDROSTATIC BELT REPLACEMENT
Remove (Figure 18)
1. Remove PTO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement^.
CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler
spring tension. Keep body parts well away
from idler when performing this operation
2. Push idler towards the inside of the unit and
remove hydrostatic belt from idler.
3. Remove hydrostatic belt from engine sheave and
hydrostatic transmission pulley.
1. Idler Spring
2. Engine Sheave
3. Hydrostatic Belt
4. Hydrostatic
Transmission Pulley
5. Idler
Figuréis
Install
1. Install hydrostatic belt on hydrostatic transmission
pulley and engine sheave.
2. Push idler towards the inside of the unit and place
hydrostatic belt on idler.
3. Slowly release idler until hydrostatic belt rests
firmly against idler.
4. Install PTO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement).
6.4 REMOVE TRANSMISSION
NOTE: Internal transmission repairs should only be
made by qualified personnel. This manual will describe
removing and replacing the transmission. Figure 19.
Other repairs should be made following the procedures
in the Peerless Manual.
1. Place unit on a flat surface and remove the
negative lead from the battery.
Remove key and spark plug wire.
Remove mower deck.
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3.
4. Raise and block the units frame on jack stands
behind the transaxle on the frame.
5.
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7.
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9.
Disconnect dump valve linkage by pulling the pin.
Remove both wheels by removing snap ring.
Push idler for drive belt towards the inside of the
unit and remove drive belt.
Remove tension spring and disconnect brake
linkage.
Disconnect drive linkage ball joint.
lO.Unplug neutral switch located under the pulley.
11 .Unbolt front support.
12.Support drive unit and unbolt each side (by output
shafts).
13.Lower drive and remove.
NOTE: The brakes and direction linkage are installed
by Peerless. No adjustments should be needed. If the
neutral setting is not correct refer to
Transmission Neu­
tral Adjustments. For other repairs consult the Peerless
Manual.
6.5 INSTALL TRANSMISSION
The drive unit is installed in the reverse order of
removal.
Check the linkages for brakes and direction for correct
length. Adjust as needed. The square keys for the
wheels should be replaced if they show any wear.
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