Ariens 1332 Specifications download pdf (Page 20)

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4. Loosen one and remove one front engine bolt. Save

the hardware.

5. Turn the clutch bracket away from the clutch.

6. Remove old transmission belt from mower clutch

sheave and transmission sheave.

7. Install new transmission belt in the top groove of the

clutch hub and on the transmission sheave.

8. Install transmission belt idler spring to tension belt.

9. Reposition clutch bracket, replace engine bolt, and

torque both engine bolts to 17 lbf-ft (23 N•m).

10. Reinstall mower drive belt on mower clutch sheave.

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly or begins to

make abnormal noise, check the air gap adjustment at the

three inspection slots.

To check:

1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all hot parts to

cool.

2. Measure the air gap between the armature and the

rotor.

Minimum: A .005" feeler gauge should slide between

armature and rotor with slight contact.

Maximum: A .023" feeler gauge should slide between

armature and rotor with slight contact.

3. Repeat for each inspection slot.

To adjust:

1. If necessary, loosen gap adjustment nuts until a .005"

feeler gauge fits between armature and rotor.

2. Slide a .012" feeler gauge between armature and rotor.

3. Tighten gap adjustment nut until there is slight contact

on feeler gauge.

4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 at each inspection slot.

NOTE: Adjust air gap as evenly as possible.

5. Start unit, engage and disengage PTO.

6. Shut off unit.

7. Recheck air gap and adjust if needed.

BATTERY (988104)

Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that

requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the

terminals.

Check Battery

Terminals

Inspect battery and terminals every 25 hours.

To clean terminals:

1. Remove battery cover.

2. Remove battery cables from terminals.

3. Clean or service battery away from unit. Remove

corrosion from battery terminals and cable connections

with wire brush, then wash with a weak baking soda

solution.

4. Apply a thin coat of dielectric grease or petroleum jelly

to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion.

5. Replace battery and secure with battery cover.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. An extension

spring, when extended, stores energy and

can be dangerous. Always use tools

specifically designed for installing or

removing an extension spring. Always

compress or extend springs slowly.

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Figure 13

1. Mower Drive Belt

2. Mower Clutch

Sheave

3. Transmission Belt

Idler Spring

4. Engine Bolt

5. Clutch Bracket

6. Transmission Belt

7. Transmission

Sheave

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

1. Armature

2. Rotor

3. Inspection Slot

4. Gap Adjustment

Nut

Figure 14

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