Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance - Ariens 921004 - ST924DLE Owner's/Operator's Manual

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
(Figures 33, 34 and 35)
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.
Remove Attachment Cable Slack
1. Remove the belt cover.
2. 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. See
Figure 33.
1
2
1. Adjustment Barrel
2. Jam Nut
3. With the attachment clutch disengaged,
check that the attachment idler arm
lightly touches the frame. See Figure 34.
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Figure 33
With the attachment clutch disengaged,
check the attachment idler arm position
here. The attachment idler arm should
lightly touch the frame.
4. Tighten jam nut on the adjustment
barrel.
Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller
Clearance
1. Place the unit into the service position.
Remove the bottom cover.
2. With the clutch lever engaged, check the
clearance between the frame and plastic
roller on the lower end of the attachment
idler arm. See Figure 35.
• If roller is 1/2 –7/8 in. (12.7 – 22.2 mm)
from frame, go to Adjust the
Attachment Clutch Cable Spring
Extension on page 29.
• If roller is less than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
from frame, loosen idler adjustment
nut and move idler closer to the belt.
Tighten adjustment nut and recheck
the roller clearance.
• If roller is more that 7/8 in. (22.2 mm)
from frame, loosen idler adjustment
nut and move idler away from the belt,
tighten adjustment nut and recheck
roller clearance.
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Figure 34