Ariens 911214 Pro21XD User Manual download pdf (Page 20)

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SERVICE POSITION

Put unit into service position for easy access

to underneath the deck.

1. Place unit on a flat, level surface.

2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug.

3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of

plastic bag over the opening and tighten

cap securely.

4. Tip unit onto right side.

Make sure unit is secure and will not tip

over.

IMPORTANT: Remove plastic from fuel cap

after unit is upright and service is complete.

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

(self-propelled models)

To remove drive belt:

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug.

2. Remove transmission cover.

3. Disconnect idler return spring from idler

arm. See Figure 20.

4. Disconnect the wheel drive cable from

transmission mount, and then

disconnect drive cable spring from idler

arm.

5. Remove belt from transmission input

pulley and transmission idlers, and then

push the belt out through the belt

channel.

6. Put the unit in the service position. See

SERVICE POSITION on page 20.

7. Remove blade and blade adapter from

the crank shaft.

8. Remove the belt from the engine pulley,

and then pull the belt through the belt

channel. See Figure 21.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read

and understand the entire Safety

section before proceeding.

CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow

steps below to help prevent fuel

spills. If fuel leaks into air cleaner,

replace air cleaner. ALWAYS clean

up any spilled fuel.

Figure 20

1. Belt

2. Transmission

Input Pulley

3. Idler Return

Spring

4. Wheel drive

cable

5. Drive Cable

Spring

6. Idler Arm

6

1

3

4

5

2

Figure 21

1. Drive Belt

2. Engine Pulley

3. Belt Channel

1

3

2

Blade and Blade Adapter Shown

Removed for Clarity of Photograph

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