Ariens 927 Series - Manual (Page 20)

Adjustments (Continued)
Belt engagement should occur when front
edge of Mower Clutch lever is positioned in
line with rear edge of forward notch of
quadrant (as viewed through slot in left side of
cowl). Full locked in engagement should occur
when lever is positioned completely into front
notch of quadrant. (Some resistance should be
felt when moving lever into notch.)
IMPORTANT: Over-tightening belt will result in
premature belt and bearing wear.
To adjust, place height control lever in mid-
notch position, and tighten cap screw at ad­
justment yoke on front of unit with a 3/4”
socket wrench.
When tightening cap screw, hold Mower
Clutch lever so that front edge of lever is posi­
tioned in fine with rear edge of forward notch
of quadrant, (tighten belt just enough to pre­
vent slippage under load). Mower Clutch lever
(when tighteningicap screw) will move slightly
to rear of this point when tension is correct.
1. Steering Gear
2. Adjustment Cap Screw
3. Height Controi
4. Clutch Lever
View Quadrant Through Slot
Depress Spring Clip To Turn Adjustment
Screw
5.
6.
Figure 15: Mower Belt Adjustment
Cutting Height
A
WARNING: Stop engine, remove key,
wait for moving parts to stop and remove
wire from spark plug before attempting
the following adjustment procedures.
A CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or padding
to protect hands when working with
mower blades. Rotate mower blade with
Mower Clutch disengaged (OUT) and
take measurements with Mower Clutch
engaged (IN).
NOTE: A wood block (about 1” square by 5”
long) may be used under pan for blade
measurement. Wrap block with masking tape,
mark tape with cutting edge of blade and
measure distance from end of block to mark(s).
(This method avoids errors by having to read
any measurements under pan.)
With riding mower positioned bn a smooth,
flat, level surface and tire pressure properly
set, preform the following procedures in order
of appearance.
The cutting height range is 1” to 4”. To check,
lower mower pan with Mower Height lever to
its lowest cutting height, rotate, one blade tip
to discharge opening and measure distance
from blade tip to surface. Distance from blade
tip to surface should be 1”. Rotate blade 180
degrees and measure other blade tip. The dif­
ference in measurement between blade tips
should not be greater than 3/16”. If it is greater
than 3/16” see your Ariens dealer to have it
corrected.
To adjust cutting height, proceed with pitch
and level instructions as follows.
1. Cutting Tip
2. Mower Pan
3. Blade
4. Ground Level
5. Cutting Height
6. Discharge Chute
Figure.16: Cutting Height
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