Discharge Chute Deflector - Ariens Sno-Thro ST20E Owner's/Operator's Manual

DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

Deflector must stay in selected position while
throwing snow.
To adjust, loosen then retighten hardware to
desired deflector drag force (Figure 15).
Adjusting
Knob
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DISCHARGE CHUTE
If chute does not stay in position while
operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot
point to increase tension on spring
(Figure 16).
2
1
1. Carriage Bolt
2. Spring
Figure 16
Discharge Chute
Deflector
Figure 15
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: IMPROPER
ADJUSTMENT could result in
unexpected movement of auger
and impeller causing death or
serious injury. AUGER /
IMPELLER MUST STOP within 5
seconds when Attachment
Clutch/Impeller Brake Lever is
released.
WARNING: Adjustment procedure
requires the engine to be run with
the belt cover off. AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
1. Check attachment clutch lever
measurement.
a. Start engine and run at full
throttle.
b. Slowly squeeze the attachment
clutch lever until auger shaft
begins to rotate.
c. Measure the distance from the
end of the clutch lever to the
handlebar as shown in Figure 17.
The distance between the clutch
lever and the handlebar should
be 5-5/8 - 6-1/4 in.
(14.3 - 15.9 cm).
d. Shut off engine.
e. If clutch lever measurement is
within specified range, no
adjustment is necessary. If clutch
lever measurement is outside the
specified range, follow steps
2 - 7.
Attachment Clutch Lever
Figure 17
5-5/8 - 6-1/4 in.
(14,3 cm - 15,9 cm)
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