Ariens Sno-Thro Compact 24 Operator's Manual page 22

5. With the attachment clutch disengaged,
make sure auger idler arm lightly touches
the frame. See Figure 30.
Check position here.
Figure 30
6. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel. See Figure 29.
7. Reinstall belt cover and tighten hardware.
8. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller
Clearance
1. Place unit in service position and remove
bottom cover. See Remove Bottom Cover
on page 15.
2. Engage attachment clutch and check
the clearance between the frame and
plastic roller on the lower end of the
attachment idler arm. Roller should be
12.7 – 22.2 mm (1/2 – 7/8") from the
frame. See Figure 31.
1. Attachment Idler Arm Roller
2. Frame
• If roller is 12.7 – 22.2 mm (1/2 – 7/8")
from frame, no further adjustment is
required.
• If roller is less than 12.7 mm (1/2") from
frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and
move idler closer to belt. Tighten
adjustment nut and recheck roller
clearance. See Figure 32.
• If roller is more than 22.2 mm (7/8")
from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut
and move idler away from belt. Tighten
adjustment nut and recheck roller
clearance. See Figure 32.
1. Attachment Belt Idler
2. Idler Adjustment Nut
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1
Figure 31
2
1
Figure 32
2