Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

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5. Remove transaxle drive belt from drive
system in the following order:
a. From right transaxle sheave.
b. From left transaxle sheave.
c. From clutch sheave.
Install Transaxle Drive Belt
See Figure 41.
1. Install transaxle drive belt to drive system
in the following order:
a. Around clutch sheave.
b. Around left transaxle sheave.
c. Around right transaxle sheave.
2. Align belt with idler pulley.
3. Reinstall idler spring hook onto anchor
bolt. Make sure belt has tension and is
aligned in all pulleys.
4. Reinstall clutch stop bracket and secure
with original hardware. See Figure 42.
5. Reinstall PTO belt. See Install PTO Belt
on page 30.
Reverse Clutch Brake Plates
See Figure 43.
1. Remove hardware securing brake plates
to clutch bracket. Retain for reinstallation.
2. Reverse the brake plates and secure to
clutch bracket using original hardware.
Figure 41
1. Spring
2. Idler Pulley
1
2
Figure 42
Figure 43

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