Ariens 985117 Manual Do Utilizador

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IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross 
sequence as shown in Figure 16.

11. Turn all of the jam nuts counterclockwise to loosen. 

12. Torque bolts to 70 lbf-in in two stages. First tighten 

bolts to 20 lbf-in in pattern shown (Figure 16). Then 
tighten to 70 lbf-in in same pattern. 

13. Slide the clutch assembly back onto the pinion 

shaft.

14. Install the retaining ring and slide the pinion shaft 

completely into the transmission. 

15. Reinstall the shipper shaft and other parts that were 

removed (Figure 18). Make sure the trunnion block 
is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog. 
The dog should rest on the spiral teeth of the clutch 
dog plate. 

16. Install the gasket. 

17. Align the splines on the quick hitch shaft with those 

in the dog. 

18. Slide the quick hitch casting and PTO brake 

assembly back into place on the front of the 
transmission. 

19. Install the quick hitch studs and tighten.

1. Park the tractor in a level area. 

2. Put the parking brake handle in the “OFF” (down) 

position. 

3. Loosen the two nuts on the right and left brake rod 

assembly adjustment brackets (Figure 13 and 
Figure 14). 

4. Turn the adjusting nuts until the brake handle cross 

bar is parallel with the instrument panel. (See 
Controls and Features.)

5. Move the brake handlebar all the way to the right 

and measure the distance from the right end edge 
of the brake handle cross bar to the right side of the 
instrument panel. 

6. Move the brake handlebar all the way to the left and 

make the same measurement on the left. 

7. Turn the adjusting nuts until the difference between 

the two measurements is 1/2” to 3/4” (13 to 19mm).

NOTE: Turn both adjusting nuts the same amount, clock-
wise to increase the measurement difference or counter-
clockwise to decrease the measurement difference. 

8. Tighten the jam nuts. 

9. Loosen the two nuts below the compression spring 

on the right brake rod assembly. Turn the adjusting 
nut until the desired tension for the right brake is 
set.  

10. Tighten the jam nut.

Check each item in "Before Storage" in the Maintenance 
Schedule. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions on 
preparing the engine for storage.

1. Do the daily and 25-hour maintenance, but do not 

add gasoline.

2. Clean the tractor. Paint or oil bare metal surfaces to 

prevent rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure 
water or store unit outdoors. Water can seep into sealed 
bearings, which are sealed against dirt and debris only, 
causing reduced component life.

NOTE: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any 
painted surface. Do not allow gasoline or oil to remain on 
any surface.

3. Refer to the engine manual and prepare the engine 

for storage.

4. Charge the battery initially and then every three 

weeks.

1. Refer to the engine service manual and prepare the 

engine for service.

2. Charge the battery.

3. Put fresh, clean gasoline in the fuel tank.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 
understand entire Safety section before 
proceeding.