Husqvarna 521SSR - Manual (Page 22)

MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when
making any adjustments or repairs, always dis-
connect the spark plug wire and place it where
it cannot make contact with the spark plug .
HOW TO ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK
If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the left or right, adjust
as follows.
1. Remove the top cover. See “How To Remove The Top
Cover”.
2. Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the nuts.
3. Move the crank adjusting bracket to allow 1/8 inch
(3mm) clearance between the notch in the flange and
the outer diameter of the worm gear.
4. Tighten the nuts.
Figure 18
Nut
1/8” (3mm)
Crank Adjusting
Bracket
Worm Gear
Flange
HOW TO ADJUST THE AUGER CONTROL CABLE
The auger control cable is adjusted at the factory. During nor-
mal use, the auger control cable can become stretched and
the auger drive lever will not properly engage or disengage
the auger.
1. Remove the end of the auger cable spring from the au-
ger bail (see Figure 19).
2. Remove the boot from the auger cable spring.
3. Attach the end of the auger cable spring to the auger
bail.
4. Loosen the jam nut (see Figure 19).
5. Turn the adjuster until the auger cable is slightly slack.
6. Tighten the jam nut.
7. Remove the end of the auger cable spring from the au-
ger bail and install the boot.
8. Attach the end of the auger cable spring to the auger
bail.
Auger Cable Spring Auger
Bail
Jam Nut
Adjuster
Figure 19
Auger Cable
Boot
9. To check the adjustment, start the snow thrower. Make
sure the auger does not rotate when the auger drive lever
is released.