Ariens 929000 - Manual (Page 83)

AUGER DRIVE CHAIN
FIGURE 16
above procedure to obtain the proper chain tension.
4. The cutting edge shown in Figure 15 is both re­
versible and replaceable. If excessive wear is noticed
after continued use, the eight mounting bolts can be
removed and the plate reversed for double life.
5. LIFTING RANGE (36" Sno-Thro only)
The lift range can be adjusted up dr down by
loosening the 3/8" X 1'/2"cap screw, Figure 17, on the
front of the lift tube. Moving the cap screw forward in
the slot will raise the lifting range and may be de­
sirable in deep snow. Moving the cap screw toward
the rear of the slot will lower the lifting range thus
permitting the cutting edge to follow the ground
contour to lower areas but will provide less ground
clearance in the raised position.
gravel or earth, the runners should be set at the upper
end of the slots to prevent foreign material from
entering and possibly damaging the snow thrower.
Adjust the runners by loosening nuts A and moving
the shoes up or down as required.
3. The auger drive chain should be adjusted until
the chain deflects from 3/8" to '/s" with finger pres­
sure applied midway between the sprockets. Figure
16. Adjust drive chain as follows:
Remove two cap screws from the adjusting plates
on each end of the auger. Figure 15. Place a wrench
oh the nut welded to the left hand adjusting plate and
rotate the plate until proper chain deflection is
achieved and the plate mounting holes align with the
holes in the auger housing. Rotate the right hand
adjusting plate an equal amount. The guide hole
^hown in Figure 15 is provided on each adjusting plate
jto assure that both ends of the auger are adjusted
evenly.
Recheck chain deflection and readjust if neces­
sary. After obtaining the proper adjustment, secure
end plates to the auger housing with the cap screws
previously removed.
LUBRICATION
Once a month during season or every 25
operating hours, lubricate the auger drive chain.
Figure 16, with heavy duty chain lubricant.
Grease discharge chute base shown in Figure 14
after each use.
NOTE: After continued use it may be necessary
to remove a half link from the chain and repeat the
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MODEL TYPE OF FAILURE CAUSE SOLUTION
SERVICE
BULLETIN
OR LETTER
1)
Cannot completely clear the
snow area.
Not following a proper pattern
of operation.
Follow suggestions outlined in
"Methods of Snow Removal”
section.
2) Insuftlclent traction and ma­
neuverability.
Tire chains and wheel weights
required.
Install the optional tire chains
and wheel weights for better
traction. Add two sets of wheel
weights if necessary.
Not removing top layers of
snow first in deep snow or
drifts.
Follow suggestions outlined in
“Operation” section.
Travel speed too fast for un­
even terrain or ice conditions.
Reduce travel speed.
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