Ariens Sno-Thro 938017 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 18

Measure Bail Spring Length
(Figure 12)
Measure Bail Spring Length With
Auger Clutch Bail Disengaged
Measure Bail Spring Length With
Auger Clutch Bail Engaged
Figure 12
1. Measure bail spring length with auger
clutch bail DISENGAGED.
2. Engage auger clutch bail.
3. Measure bail spring length with auger
clutch bail ENGAGED.
4. The difference in bail spring length
measurements should be 1/4 – 3/8 in.
(6.35 – 9.53 mm).
• If bail spring length IS within
specifications, go to Adjust Belt
Finger.
• If bail spring length IS NOT within
specifications, go to Adjust Idler.
Adjust Idler (Figure 13)
1. Remove cowl.
2. Loosen idler nut.
NOTE: Repositioning the idler will increase or
decrease bail spring length.
3. Move idler towards the drive belt to
increase bail spring spring length or
move idler away from drive belt to
decrease bail spring length.
4. Tighten idler nut.
5. Measure bail spring length. See
Measure Bail Spring Length.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until bail spring
length is within specifications.
7. Go to Adjust Belt Finger next.
Adjust Belt Finger (Figure 13)
1. Remove cowl.
IMPORTANT: Auger clutch bail MUST be
engaged while performing steps 2 through 5.
2. Engage auger clutch bail.
3. Loosen belt finger and rotate until there
is 1/32 – 1/16 in. (0.8 – 1.6 mm) gap
between belt finger and drive belt.
4. Tighten belt finger.
5. Recheck gap between belt finger and
drive belt. Adjust belt finger until there is
1/32 – 1/16 in. (0.8 – 1.6 mm) gap
between belt finger and drive belt.
6. Go to Check Auger Stopping Time next.
Check Auger Stopping Time
WARNING: Improper adjustment
could result in death or serious injury.
Auger brake MUST DISENGAGE
OS3500
when clutch is engaged. Auger brake
MUST STOP AUGER WITHIN 5
SECONDS of releasing auger clutch
bail.
WARNING: ROTATING PARTS can
cut off body parts. Keep hands and
feet away. Loose clothing, long hair or
scarves can get caught in rotating
parts and cause death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Auger MUST NOT rotate
when the auger clutch bail is
disengaged.
1. Start unit.
2. Engage auger clutch bail for 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Auger MUST STOP within 5
seconds of disengaging auger clutch bail.
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