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To install the drive belt:

IMPORTANT: Be sure the belt seats in idler

and pulley grooves with the idler touching the

back (flat) side of belt.

1. Install the new belt on the transmission

input pulley and idlers, route it through

the belt channel, and then install the belt

on the engine pulley. See Figure 22.

2. Connect the wheel drive cable spring to

the idler arm as shown in Figure 23, and

then connect the wheel drive cable to

the transmission mount. See Figure 20.

3. Connect the idler return spring to the

idler arm.

4. Install the blade adapter and blade on

the crankshaft. Make sure the blade

hardware is tightened to the proper

torque. See To install blade: on page 18.

5. Replace the transmission cover.

6. Connect spark plug wire to the spark

plug.

ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: The engine/blade control has no user

serviceable adjustments. If the engine/blade

control does not stop the engine or blade

within 3 seconds of releasing the control bail,

take the unit to an authorized Ariens dealer

for repairs.

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT

(self-propelled

models)

See Figure 24.

NOTE: The unit should stop immediately

when the wheel drive control is released, and

the unit should not creep forward when the

wheel drive control is disengaged with the

engine running. The unit’s forward speed

should increase as the wheel drive control

gets closer to the handlebar.

If the unit creeps, decrease traction and

speed. If the unit does not accelerate

smoothly or seems to slip under load,

increase the traction and speed.

NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel drive

cable, first make sure the area around the

drive components is free of dirt or debris that

could prevent the transmission from engaging

or disengaging properly, and then make sure

the return spring is connected properly to

idler arm.

Adjust the wheel drive by adjusting the cable

on the handlebar.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the cable so

the transmission does not return to neutral

and stop the unit when the control bail is

released.

Check the adjustment

1. Start the engine and slowly squeeze the

wheel drive control against the

handlebar and then release the wheel

drive control.

2. The unit should move forward as you

squeeze the wheel drive control and

then stop immediately and not "creep"

slowly forward when you release it.

Figure 22

Push belt

through belt

channel and

install it on the

engine pulley.

Note belt routing

around idlers.

Figure 23

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