Ariens Deluxe Track 28 Owners Manual - Page 35
Track Tension Adjustment, Height Adjuster Cable, Adjustment 921023
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5 1 Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track 3 tension. 2. Check that unit tracks straight with no pulling to either side. 7 2 Track Adjusters Figure 49 OS7228 4 6 1. Hex Shaft 2. Bearing Flange 3. Speed Selector Arm 4. Friction Disc 5. Spring Clip 6. Drive Plate Assembly 7. Drive Sprocket Figure 47 OS7142 TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT (921023) (Figure 48 and 49) Check the track tension by applying pressure on the track midway between the upper and rear track rollers. Deflection should be approximately 3/8 in. (9.6 mm) (Figure 48). If deflection is excessive, tighten the track tension. 3/8 in. (9.6 mm) HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT (921023) (Figure 50) 1. Make sure that height adjustment lock finger is fully engaged (Figure 50). 2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel. 3. Turn the adjustment barrel to remove all cable slack and bring the overtravel arm until it makes slight contact with the right end of the slot in the height adjuster lock finger. 4. Tighten the jam nuts. Pin on overtravel arm makes slight contact 2 with end of slot. 3 1 Figure 48 If unit pulls to the left or right when a straight path is desired adjust the track tension. If the unit is pulling to the left, tighten the left track adjuster. If the unit is pulling to the right, tighten the right track adjuster. To adjust (Figure 49): 1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the track tension. 4 Before adjusting ensure that height adjuster lock finger is fully engaged. 1. Height Adjuster Lock Finger 2. Overtravel Arm 3. Height Adjuster Cable 4. Jam Nuts Figure 50 OS7229 GB - 35