Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

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Replace Relay
See Figure 33.
NOTICE: Relays are interchangeable. Use
only quality replacement parts. See Service
Parts on page 19.
1. Remove defective relay.
2. Determine cause of relay failure and
repair condition.
3. Install new relay.
REPLACE MOWER BELTS
Remove PTO Belt
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Position mower deck at lowest cutting
height.
3. Remove hardware securing belt covers to
deck and remove belt covers. See
Figure 34.
See Figure 35.
4. Slowly remove spring hook from anchor
bolt to release tension from belt idler.
5. Remove PTO belt.
CAUTION: Damage or worn
belts may result in injury and / or
damage to the unit. Check belts
for excessive wear or cracks of-
ten.
Figure 33
CAUTION: Use care when
releasing idler spring tension.
Keep body parts away from
idlers when performing this
operation.
Figure 34
1. Spring
2. Anchor Bolt
3. PTO Belt Idler
4. PTO Belt
1
2
3
4
Figure 35

Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kawasaki
Engine Power	23 HP
Cutting Width	52 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	10-gauge steel
Number of Blades	3
Engine	Kawasaki FR691V
Engine Displacement	726 cc
Speed	8 mph forward/4 mph reverse
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4.5 inches
Warranty	3 years