Ariens Sno-Tek 24E Manuel Du Propriétaire page 29

IMPORTANT: With the attachment clutch
lever engaged, the belt finger located
opposite the belt idler must be less than
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from the belt, but not
touching the belt, or belt grabbing may occur
causing impeller to rotate while the
attachment clutch is disengaged
(Figure 33).
5. Adjust clutch per Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 26.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger
must stop within 5 seconds when
attachment lever is released or
serious injury or unit damage may
result.
6. Replace chute crank and secure with
spring clip pin.
7. Reconnect remote deflector cable to
control lever.
8. Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in
Attachment Belt on page 13.
9. Replace belt cover and tighten
hardware.
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1. Traction Belt Idler
2. Traction Drive Belt
3. Engine Sheave
4. Belt Finger
5. Attachment Drive Belt
6. Attachment Pulley
7. Attachment Idler Nut
8. Attachment Belt Idler
Figure 32
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TRACTION DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
(Figure 34)
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NOTE: Housing and frame must be tipped
apart and attachment drive belt removed from
engine sheave in order to change traction
drive belt.
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NOTE: The drive plate is detached to create
space between the drive plate and friction
disc to remove and reinstall the belt.
NOTE: To remove belt it may be necessary to
turn engine sheave using recoil starter
OS8160
handle.
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1. Belt Finger
2. Belt
3. Swing Gate Pivot Bushing
Figure 33
CAUTION: Always support the unit
frame and blower housing when
loosening the cap screws holding
them together. Never loosen cap
screws while unit is in service
position.
1. Remove attachment drive belt (See
Remove Attachment Drive Belt on
page 28).
2. Detach traction idler spring.
3. Remove swing gate spacer.
4. Slide swing gate to the left until finger is
out of the frame.
5. Remove traction drive belt.
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
(Maximum)
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