Ariens 920015 COMPACT 26 LE Manual Do Utilizador

GB - 30

To adjust traction clutch (Figure 37):

1. With the traction drive clutch lever 

disengaged, loosen the jam nut on the 
cable adjuster.
Turn adjustment barrel up the cable to 
decrease the distance between clutch 
lever and handlebar.
Turn the adjustment barrel down the 
cable to increase the distance between 
clutch lever and handlebar.

2. Check traction clutch lever distance and 

repeat adjustment steps if necessary.

3. Tighten jam nut on traction cable 

adjustment barrel.

4. With the clutch disengaged, check that 

there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
clearance between friction disc and 
drive plate assembly (Figure 38) on 
page 31.

1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect 

spark plug wire and allow unit to cool 
completely.

2. Place the unit into the service position 

on a level surface.

3. Remove lockpins from wheel axles and 

remove wheels.

4. Remove bottom cover by removing six 

hex bolts.

5. Disconnect pivot pin from the speed 

selector arm. Save the hardware for 
reinstallation.

6. Remove spring hairpin nearest drive 

gear from hex shaft.

7. Remove left bearing flange from frame.
8. Slide hex shaft to the left to remove the 

flat washer, pinion gear and friction disc 
assembly from the hex shaft.

Be sure to save washers between 

bearing and sliding fork for reassembly.

9. Remove friction disc assembly from 

frame.

Traction Clutch Lever

Figure 36

7-1/2 – 8 in.(19.0 – 20.3 cm)

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Before tipping unit, 

remove enough fuel so that no spills 
occur. 

Figure 37

1. Traction Drive 

Clutch Cable

2. Adjustment 

Barrel

3. Jam Nut

4. Adjustment 

Pivot Pin

5. Speed Selector 

Arm

6. Attachment 

Clutch Arm

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