Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT: Make sure belts are correctly
aligned in pulleys.
5. Reinstall belt covers and secure with
original hardware.
REPLACE TRANSAXLE DRIVE
BELT
Remove Transaxle Drive Belt
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Remove PTO belt from clutch. See
Remove PTO Belt on page 29.
3. Under unit, slowly remove spring hook
from anchor bolt to release transaxle idler
tension. See Figure 39.
See Figure 40.
4. Remove hardware securing clutch stop
bracket to frame and remove bracket.
NOTICE: DO NOT cut cable tie.
CAUTION: Use care when re-
leasing idler spring tension. Keep
body parts away from idlers
when performing this operation.
Figure 38
1. Idler Pulley
2. Split Pulley
3. Left Spindle Pulley
4. PTO Belt
Figure 38
1
1
2
4
3
Figure 39
1. Spring
2. Anchor Bolt
3. Transaxle Idler
4. Transaxle Drive Belt
1
2
3
4
Figure 40

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