Ariens Hydro Pro 32 Owners Manual - Page 29

TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT (926056) (Figure 32 and 33) Check the track tension by applying pressure on the track midway between the upper and rear track rollers. Deflection should be approximately 3/8" (9.6 mm) (Figure 32). If deflection is excessive, tighten the track tension. 3/8" (9.6 mm) Figure 32 OS7226 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 33): 1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the track tension. Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track tension. 2. Check that unit tracks straight with no pulling to either side. Track Adjusters Figure 33 OS7228 HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE ADJUSTMENT (926056) (Figure 34): 1. Make sure that height adjustment lock finger is fully engaged. 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 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 34 OS7229 EN - 29