Simplicity 1693647 555M - Manual (Page 28)

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Service
DISCHARGE CHUTE WORM
ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
If the Discharge Chute becomes difficult to rotate or
begins to operate erratically, the Worm Assembly may
require adjustment:
1. Loosen the adjustment screw under the Worm
Assembly mounting area (Figure 33).
2. Slide the Worm Assembly in or out to provide smooth
engagement between the worm wire and the slots in
the base of the Discharge Chute.
3. Tighten the adjustment screw and check for smooth
operation by turning the Chute Deflector Knob.
4. Readjust if necessary to provide smooth operation
throughout entire range of motion.
5. Lubricate the Chute Ring and Worm Assembly as
needed
Figure 33. Discharge Chute Worm Adjustment
Figure 34. Chute Direction Gear Adjustments
CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL
ROD GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If the Discharge Chute becomes difficult to rotate or
begins to operate erratically, the Chute Direction Control
rod gears may require adjustment:
1. Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts (Figure 34).
2. Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides
the best engagement between the gears.
3. Tighten the bracket mounting nuts, and check for
smooth operation.
4. Readjust if necessary.
5. Lubricate the Chute Direction Control rod gears with
a medium weight (10W) oil.
Adjustment Screw
Discharge Chute
Worm Assembly
Discharge Chute
Mounting Nuts
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
The air pressure in each tire (Figure 35) should be 20 psi
(136 kPa) and should be equal for both tires for best per-
formance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent
entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled.
Figure 35. Checking Tire Pressure