Ariens Apex 52 User Manual

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Remove Mower Drive Belt
1. Remove PTO belt. See Remove PTO
Belt on page 27.
See Figure 38 and Figure 39.
2. Slowly remove spring hook from anchor
bolt to release tension from belt idler.
3. Remove mower drive belt.
Install Mower Drive Belt
See Figure 40 and Figure 41.
1. Install mower drive belt around bottom
groove of split pulley at deck center and
around bottom groove of right spindle
pulley.
2. Reinstall idler spring hook around anchor
bolt to apply tension to belt.
CAUTION: Use care when re-
leasing idler spring tension. Keep
body parts away from idlers
when performing this operation.
1. Spring
2. Anchor Bolt
3. PTO Belt
4. PTO Belt Idler
1
4
3
2
Figure 37
Figure 38
Model 991312
Figure 39
Model 991311

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