Ariens Pro Track 28 Owners Manual - Page 27

Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance (Figure 30) NOTE: It will be difficult to check the measurement inside the frame. Use a 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) minimum spacer as a gauge to check the clearance between the roller and the frame. 1. Place the unit into the service position. Remove the bottom cover. 2. With the clutch lever engaged, check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm (Figure 30). • If roller is 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)or more from frame, go to Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring Extension on page 27. • If roller is less than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer to the belt. Tighten adjustment nut and recheck the roller clearance. Some components removed for clarity of illustration. 1 4 2 3 Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring Extension (Figure 31 and 32) 1. Check the attachment clutch cable spring extension. Measure the length of the attachment clutch cable spring with the clutch lever disengaged. Then measure the attachment clutch spring with the clutch lever engaged (Figure 31). • If spring extension is within the specified range, go to Check Attachment Brake on page 28. • If spring extension is outside of specified range, go to step 2. 7/16 - 9/16 in. (11.1 -- 14.3 mm) Roller should be a minimum of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) from the frame when the attachment clutch is engaged. OS7189 1. Idler Adjustment Nut 2. Attachment Idler Arm 3. Roller 4. Frame Figure 30 Figure 31 OS7185 OS7190 2. Adjust attachment idler position. (Figure 32) a. Loosen idler adjustment nut. b. To increase spring extension, move idler closer to belts and tighten adjustment nut. Return to Step 1. c. To decrease spring extension, move idler away from belts and tighten adjustment nut. Return to Step 1. GB - 27