Ariens Power Brush 36 Owners Manual - Page 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. RECOIL GUARD FOAM COVER INSTALLATION The recoil foam cover slides over the starter handle and attaches to the recoil guard with Velcro. See Figure 9. NOTE: The recoil guard foam cover is not necessary for operation during the non-winter months. IMPORTANT: When using the unit in the winter months the cover must be installed. The foam prevents snow from getting into the recoil guard and freezing the recoil pawls. IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep the recoil foam cover clean and clear of snow and debris at all times. See Clean Recoil Guard Foam Cover on page 17. Recoil Guard Foam Cover Velcro SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust (Figure 10): 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed selector lever. 2. Place the speed selector in the fastest forward speed position. 3. Turn the speed selector lever straight down towards the ground as far as it will go. 4. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along the shift rod until it aligns with the mating hole on the speed selector lever. Insert the pivot pin into hole. 5. Secure adjustment pivot pin with hairpin. 6. Make sure the speed selector shifts into each speed position. 7. Check forward and reverse speeds: a. Start unit. b. Shift speed selector into the first forward speed. c. Engage the traction clutch. Unit should move forward. d. Stop unit. e. Shift speed selector into first reverse speed. f. Engage the traction clutch. Unit should move backward. g. Shut off unit. 8. Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as necessary so unit travels forward when speed selector is in first forward position and travels backward when speed selector is in first reverse position. 9. Connect the pivot pin to the speed selector arm with the hardware removed in step 1. 1 Recoil Guard 4 Figure 9 3 2 1. Shift Rod 3. Speed Selector 2. Adjustment Pivot Lever Pin 4. Hairpin Figure 10 GB - 19