Ariens Power Brush 28 Owners Manual - Page 15

MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. WARNING: ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before assembly, maintenance or service. Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. SERVICE POSITION IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip unit up onto brush. Remove the brush if maintenance requires tipping the unit forward. Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap or clamp unit onto bench if required. To access components in the unit frame: 1. Shut off engine and allow unit to cool completely. Place unit on a flat level surface. 2. Remove belt cover. 3. Remove hardware attaching remote trigger cable to brush assembly and detach cable (Figure 8). 1 2 1. Cap Screws OSS0269 2. Belt Finger Figure 9 6. Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle). CAUTION: Always support unit frame and brush attachment when loosening the cap screws holding them together. Detach cable here. Figure 8 OSS0269 4. Remove the six cap screws from the bottom cover. Remove the bottom cover before separating unit. 5. Remove cap screws and belt finger (Figure 9). 7. Support unit frame and brush attachment. 8. Remove cap screws securing attachment to unit frame. 9. Remove attachment belt from attachment pulley. 10. Separate frame from brush. GB - 15