Ariens 986101 Specifications download pdf (Page 15)

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Blade Change

(Figure 11)

1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to

stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the

engine shut off switch is in the off

position.

2. Block the blade with a wooden block.

3. Remove the mounting hardware and

blade from the unit.

4. Install the new blade with the original

mounting hardware, and tighten the lock

nut to 30 – 62 lbf-ft. (40.7 – 84.0 N•m).

Belt Change

(Figure 12 & 13)

1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to

stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the

engine shut off switch is in the off

position.

2. Raise the cutting head all the way up.

3. Remove the belt finger from the engine.

4. Remove the blade and mounting

hardware.

5. Remove the belt from the front (cutter)

pulley and from the engine pulley.

NOTE: The belt is spring-loaded. Push the

cutter head back towards the engine to

slacken and remove belt.

6. Install a new belt on the engine pulley

and on the front pulley. Make sure there

are no twists or kinks in the belt.

7. Replace the blade and mounting

hardware and tighten the blade

mounting hardware to 30 – 62 lbf-ft.

(40.7 – 84.0 N•m).

8. Replace the belt finger.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand the entire

Safety section before

proceeding.

WARNING: Blades are sharp

and can cut you. Wear sturdy

gloves warning

Figure 11

Remove blade nut, washer,

blade and bearing cap.

Remove mounting hardware

and belt finger.

Figure 12

Figure 13

Remove blade and then remove belt

from front pulley and engine pulley.

Blade and

mounting

hardware.

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