Ariens Sno-Thro 921001 - ST824E - Manual (Page 25)

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Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring
Extension
1. Check the attachment clutch cable spring
extension.
Measure the length of the attachment clutch
cable spring with the clutch lever disengaged.
Then measure the attachment clutch spring with
the clutch lever engaged. See Figure 36.
• If spring extension is within the specified range,
go to Check Attachment Brake on page 26.
• If spring extension is outside of specified range,
go to step 2.
2. Adjust attachment idler position. See Figure 37.
a. Loosen idler adjustment nut.
b. To increase spring extension, move idler
closer to belts and tighten adjustment nut.
Return to Step 1.
c. To decrease spring extension, move idler
away from belts and tighten adjustment nut.
Return to Step 1.
Figure 35
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Roller should be a minimum of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
from the frame when the attachment clutch is
engaged.
Figure 36
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1/2 – 9/16 in.
(12.7 –- 14.3 mm)
Figure 37
1. Engine Sheave
2. Attachment Drive Belts
3. Belt Finger
4. Attachment Belt Idler
5. Attachment Idler Adjustment Nut
1 2
3
5
4
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