Ariens Pro Zoom 60 Owners Manual - Page 39

Belt Routing Deck Belt Adjust Spring Tension Length to 5-9/16" End to End Deck Drive Belt Figure 32 Deck Belt Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the drive belt according to Drive Belt Removal and Installation instructions. 2. Remove the 3/8-16 x 2-1/2" bolt and 3/816" locknut from under the pulley standoff arm. Remove the arm, making sure the pivot bushings do not fall out. 3. Release tension on the deck belt by backing off and releasing the belt tension rod. 4. Remove both belt shields and remove the deck belt. 5. Install a new deck belt, routed according to instructions found on the decal on the bottom of the floor plate. 6. Reconnect the deck belt tension rod and tighten the 3/8-16" nut until the tension spring measures 5-9/16" from hook endto-hook end. Tighten the other nut against the rod bracket to lock. Install both deck belt shields. 7. Reinstall the drive belt idler pulley standoff arm, ensuring the rod end is inserted in its bracket near the clutch. Lightly lubricate the pivot bushings with MP Lithium grease, install and retain with the removed 3/8-16" fasteners. 8. Reinstall or reconnect the drive belt according to Drive Belt Removal and Installation instructions. Pump Belt Removal and Installation 1. Make sure the mower is on a firm level surface, the PTO switch is off, the engine is shut off, the steering control levers are in the park position, the negative battery cable is removed, and the lift control lever is unlocked. 2. Place the deck in the highest position. 3. Release the deck belt tension by disengaging the deck tension arm. Remove the belt from the electric clutch. It is not necessary to remove the belt from any other pulleys. 4. Release the tension from the pump belt by loosening the outside jam nut on the threaded rod bolt. Then back off inside nut to remove tension. Pull back on the tension arm and pull the belt out from behind the pulley. 5. Slide the belt off of the engine pulley. Slide the belt above the engine pulley to allow the belt to be removed from the other pulleys. 6. Slide the belt off of the pump pulleys. 7. Install the new belt by sliding it above the engine pulley. Route the belt as shown in figure 33. 8. First tighten nut on outside of frame fully first to set the proper tension. Then tighten inside nut to lock the position of the threaded rod. GB - 39