Ariens Sno-Thro 938017 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
If discharge chute deflector does not stay in
position while throwing snow, adjust chute by
tightening fasteners (figure 10).
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Improper adjustment
could result in death or serious injury.
Auger brake MUST DISENGAGE
when clutch is engaged. Auger brake
MUST STOP AUGER WITHIN 5
SECONDS of releasing auger clutch
bail.
Adjust Auger Control Cable
(Figure 11)
1. Shut off engine.
2. Loosen jam nut.
3. Pull up on bail spring hook as far as
possible. DO NOT engage or rotate
auger clutch bail.
NOTE: DO NOT extend the bail spring when
tightening auger control cable.
4. While pulling up on bail spring hook, turn
adjustment barrel until auger control
cable is taut.
5. Tighten jam nut.
6. Go to Measure Bail Spring Length next.
Fasteners
Figure 10
Pull up on
Bail Spring
Hook
4
OS0181
OS3000
1. Adjustment
Barrel
2. Jam Nut
GB - 17
5
2
3
3. Auger Control
Cable
4. Bail Spring
5. Bail Spring Hook
Figure 11
1