Ariens Apex 52 User 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 46.
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.
IMPORTANT: Make sure belt has tension and
is aligned in all pulleys.
See Figure 47.
3. Reinstall clutch stop bracket and secure
with original hardware.
See Figure 48.
4. Reinstall PTO belt. See Install PTO Belt
on page 29.
1. Spring
2. Idler Pulley
1
2
Figure 46
Figure 47
1. Engine Sheave
2. Idler Pulley
3. Left Transaxle
4. Right Transaxle
1
2
3
4
Figure 48

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