Auger Control Adjustment - Simplicity 1694583 319M Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
WARNING
Before beginning any repair stop the engine,
remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.

AUGER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

Inspection
1. Inspect the auger cable for kinks, wear, or frayed
cable strands. Replace if worn or damaged.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the auger control for 5 seconds.
4. Disengage the auger control. The auger should stop
in 5 seconds or less. If not, perform the auger control
adjustment.
Adjustment
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. With the auger control disengaged, measure the
length of the cable spring (A, Figure 5).
3. Engage the auger control and measure the length of
the expanded cable spring (A, Figure 6).
The cable spring should be stretched 1/2"-3/4"
(1.3cm-1.9cm) when the auger control is engaged. If
not, proceed to step 4.
4. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 5) at the upper end of
the cable. Hold the threaded end of the cable and
turn the cable clockwise until the desired extension is
achieved. Retighten the jam nut and repeat steps 2-
3.
If the cable sheath cannot be adjusted to achieve
1/2"-3/4" (1.3cm-1.9cm) of spring deflection, the
auger belt idler pulley can be adjusted. See the fol-
lowing section.
WARNING
DO NOT over-tighten the cable. The control cable
must have some slack when in the disengaged
position for the auger brake to function properly.
If the auger does not stop within 5 seconds of the
auger control being released, see your dealer.
B
Figure 5. Auger Cable Adjustment - Disengaged
A. Cable Spring
B. Jam Nut
Figure 6. Auger Cable Adjustment - Engaged
A. Cable Spring
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