Ariens SNO-THRO 938017 - SS522EC EN - Manual (Page 15)

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DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
If discharge chute deflector does not stay in
position while throwing snow, adjust chute by
tightening fasteners (figure 10).
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust Auger Control Cable
(Figure 11)
1. Measure bail spring length with auger
clutch bail DISENGAGED.
2. Engage auger clutch bail.
3. Measure bail spring length with auger
clutch bail ENGAGED.
4. The difference in bail spring length
measurements should be 9/16 – 5/8 in.
(14.3 – 15.9 mm).
• If bail spring length IS within
specifications, go to Adjust Belt Finger.
• If bail spring length IS NOT within
specifications, go to Adjust Cable.
Adjust Cable
IMPORTANT: After adjustment, if the auger
control cable is taut when the auger clutch
bail is disengaged, the auger brake will not
work properly. If this condition occurs, replace
the belt and restart the drive belt adjustment
procedure.
1. Loosen jam nut on auger control cable
adjuster.
2. Turn adjustment barrel to lengthen or
shorten the cable as needed to achieve
spring extension defined in step 4 of
Adjust Auger Control Cable (Figure 11).
3. Tighten jam nut on auger control cable
adjuster.
Adjust Belt Finger (Figure 12)
1. Remove cowl.
IMPORTANT: Auger clutch bail MUST be
engaged while performing steps 2 through 5.
2. Engage auger clutch bail.
WARNING: Improper adjustment
could result in death or serious injury.
Auger brake MUST DISENGAGE
when clutch is engaged. Auger brake
MUST STOP AUGER WITHIN 5
SECONDS of releasing auger clutch
bail.
Fasteners
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Figure 10
Measure Bail Spring Length With
Auger Clutch Bail Disengaged
Measure Bail Spring Length With
Auger Clutch Bail Engaged
Figure 11
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