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snowman


Joined: Jan 18, 2005
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Need help with how to adjust old Ariens shifter
Original Message   Jan 23, 2005 6:34 pm
Have a 1970 7 hp Ariens that doesn't want to go into reverse unless I push down really hard on the shifter - to the extreme of the reverse position.   Sometimes, it also "walks" away a bit when in neutral.

I replaced the shifter assembly last year with one from a junked machine when the plunger was hopelessly seized. 

Could someone tell me where the adjustment for this is?  
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snowman


Joined: Jan 18, 2005
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Re: Need help with how to adjust old Ariens shifter
Reply #8   Jan 25, 2005 4:44 pm
snowman  here...

Tried adjusting length of rod as suggested above.  Got the nut loose, removed cotterpin from shifter but couldn't budge the adjusting barrel using two opposed wrenches.  Tried the usual solvents and a little heat; will try again when it's easier to obtain a replacement rod if it snaps.   Going to leave well enough alone for awhile as I really need this thing to be working now.   

Internals look fine, still grease where it belongs and disk looks good without alarming amount of gunk around. 

Appreciate the advise and will update later.
snowshoveler


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Re: Need help with how to adjust old Ariens shifter
Reply #9   Jan 25, 2005 5:38 pm
when you were looking at the friction wheel did you notice if you could move it without it rubbing on the disc.

sounds like it is adjusted a little tight.if so you only have to back of the adjustment nut a half turn .

might need to check the book on it but the adjustment should be on the left han side near top of rear panel.

later chris

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