Ariens 921017 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 30

DISCHARGE CHUTE
(921013, 019, 022, 023, 031)
(Figure 35)
If discharge chute does not stay in position
while operating, tighten nut on carriage bolt at
pivot point to increase tension on spring.
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SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT
(Figure 36)
To adjust:
1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from
speed selector lever by removing
hairpin.
2. Place the speed selector on the control
panel in the fastest forward speed
position.
3. Turn the speed selector lever straight
down towards the ground as far as it will
go.
4. Thread the adjustment pivot pin along
the shift rod until it aligns with the mating
hole on the speed selector lever. Insert
the pivot pin into hole.
5. Secure adjustment pivot pin with hairpin.
6. Make sure the speed selector shifts into
each speed position.
7. Check forward and reverse speeds:
a. Start unit.
b. Shift speed selector into the first
forward speed.
c. Engage the traction clutch. Unit
should move forward.
d. Stop unit.
e. Shift speed selector into first
reverse speed.
f. Engage the traction clutch. Unit
should move backward with
equal speed as first forward.
g. Shut off unit.
8. Adjust pivot pin on the shift rod as
necessary so unit travels forward when
speed selector is in first forward position
and travels backward when speed
selector is in first reverse position.
9. Connect the pivot pin to the speed
selector arm with the hardware removed
in step 1.
1. Spring
2. Nut
Figure 35
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
(Figures 37 and 38)
Remove Attachment Cable Slack
1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect
spark plug wire and allow unit to cool
completely.
2. Loosen hardware securing belt cover to
unit.
NOTE: DO NOT completely remove the
hardware from unit.
3. Remove belt cover.
4. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel, and then turn the adjustment
barrel up or down to lengthen or shorten
cable and remove all cable slack
(Figure 37).
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1. Shift Rod
2. Adjustment Pivot Pin
3. Speed Selector Lever
4. Hairpin
Figure 36
IMPORTANT: 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.
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