Ariens 991073-Max Zoom 48 Specifications download pdf (Page 25)

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Check Adjustment

NOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on

both sides of the unit (Figure 17).

1. Engage parking brake and set both

transmission bypass valves to the

neutral position. See Moving the Unit

with the Engine Off on page 15.

2. Push the unit forward.

If the unit easily rolls forward the

transmission brakes are not fully

engaging. Tighten the brake cable to

fully engage the brake lever on the

transmission.

Adjust the Parking Brake

1. Disengage the parking brake.

2. Loosen the nuts on the parking brake

cable adjuster and then turn the adjuster

until the cable is taut, not tight.

3. Engage the parking brake and check the

adjustment. Repeat as needed.

4. Tighten the nuts.

NOTE: Set both bypass valves to the drive

position when finished adjusting the brake.

PTO BELT

PTO Belt Access

1. Properly stop and park unit (See

Operation on page 12).

2. Lower the mower.

3. Place seat in most rearward position.

4. Remove belt covers.

5. Place foot board in open position

(Figure 18).

Replacing Mower Belts

NOTE: Long mower belt must be removed to

remove short mower belt.

1. Slowly release the tension on the long

mower belt idler until all the tension is

removed from the springs.

2. Remove long mower belt from left blade

spindle and remove from deck.

3. Slowly release the tension on the short

belt idler until all the tension is removed

from the springs.

WARNING: MOVING PARTS can

cut or amputate body parts.

ALWAYS wait for moving parts to

stop before performing

maintenance or service.

Figure 17

1. Parking Brake Cable

2. Adjuster

3. Nuts

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CAUTION: DAMAGED OR

WORN BELTS may result in

injury and/or damage to unit.

Check belts for excessive wear or

cracks often.

CAUTION: Use care when

releasing idler spring tension.

Keep body parts well away from

idlers when performing this

operation.

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1. Footboard in

open position

2. Support Frame

3. Pivot

Figure 18

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