Ariens Compact Track 24 Owners Manual - Page 32

• If roller is more than 7/8" (22.2 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler away from the belt. Tighten adjustment nut and recheck roller clearance (Figure 35). 1 2 1. Idler Adjustment Nut 2. Attachment Belt Idler Figure 35 Check Attachment Brake (Figure 36) 1. With the attachment clutch lever disengaged, brake pad must contact attachment belt. With attachment clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be more than 1/16" (1.6 mm) from belt. If there is more than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap, go to Check Belt Finger Clearance on page 32. If there is less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap, go to Step 2. Minimum of 1/16" (1.6 mm) 2. If there is less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) gap between brake pad and belt. a. Loosen idler adjustment nut, and move idler away from belt. Position idler to achieve a 1/16" (1.6 mm) minimum brake pad gap and a 1/2 - 7/8" (12.7 - 22.2 mm) gap between the plastic roller and the frame. IMPORTANT: If adjustments cannot be brought into specified ranges see your Dealer for repairs. Check Belt Finger Clearance (Figure 37) 1. With attachment clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8" (3.2 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt. To adjust belt finger, loosen the bolts and move the finger to the proper position. Tighten the bolts and recheck the belt finger clearance. 2. Replace the belt cover and tighten hardware. Check belt finger clearance here. With the attachment clutch engaged, there should be less than 1/8" (3.2 mm) clearance between the belt and the belt finger. The belt finger should not touch the belt. 2 1 1. Brake Arm and Pad 2. Attachment Pulley Figure 36 Figure 37 EN - 32