Ariens Compact 24 Operation Manual - Page 23

7. Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing 2 and frame apart on pivot pin. 8. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley (hold brake away from belt). 3 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Pinion Gear 2. Belt Cover 3. Spring Pin 4. Chute Crank Figure 19 OS8062 Replace Attachment Drive Belt 1. Place new belt onto attachment pulley. NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch lever will make it easier to reconnect the housing and frame. 2. Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts. 3. Place belt onto engine sheave. 4. Replace belt finger. IMPORTANT: With the clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3,2 mm) from the belt, but not touching the belt, or belt grabbing may occur causing impeller to rotate while the attachment clutch is disengaged (Figure 21). 5. Adjust clutch per Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 24. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger must stop within 5 seconds when attachment lever is released or serious injury or unit damage may result. 6. Replace chute crank and secure with spring pin. 7. Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in Attachment Belt on page 10. 8. Replace belt cover. 8 7 1. Traction Belt Idler 2. Traction Drive Belt 3. Engine Sheave 4. Belt Finger Figure 20 5. Attachment Drive Belt 6. Attachment Pulley 7. Attachment Idler Nut 8. Attachment Belt Idler OS8160 1/8 in. (3,2 mm) (Maximum) 1 2 1. Belt Finger 2. Belt Figure 21 OS8165 GB - 23