Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment - Ariens Sno-Thro 932105 - 8526 , 932506 - 8526 Owner's/Operator's Manual

d.If spring does not stretch at least
3/16 in. (4.7 mm), or the belt tension is
insufficient to throw snow properly,
remove the attachment belt idler (see
Figure 18) and replace it in the hole on
the idler arm closer to the belt. Adjust
cable slack until spring stretch is
3/16 –3/8 in. (4.7–9.5 mm). (Increased
spring stretch will increase belt
tension).
1
4
1. Attachment Control Cable
2. Cable Adjuster
3. Jam Nut
4. Spring
Figure 19
4. Check Brake.
When the clutch lever is disengaged, the
brake must contact the attachment belt.
When the clutch lever is engaged, the
brake must be more than 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm) away from the belt (Figure 20).
IMPORTANT: If attachment clutch/brake
cannot be adjusted within tolerances, see your
Dealer for repairs.
5. Check belt finger clearance.
With clutch lever engaged, belt fingers
should be 1/16–1/8 in. (1.6-3 mm) from
belt. Adjust belt fingers as necessary.
6. Replace belt cover.
7. Check that auger/impeller stops within
3 seconds after attachment
clutch/impeller brake bail is released.
2
3
3/16 –3/8 in.
(4.7–9.5 mm)
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1
2
1/16 in.
(1.6 mm)
1. Drive Belt
2. Brake Shoe and Pad
Figure 20
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT
If drive slips, adjust traction clutch to
compensate for friction disc wear.
To test traction clutch (Figure 21):
1. Put unit in first forward speed.
2. Without engine running, push unit forward
while slowly moving the traction drive
clutch lever toward the handle grip.
3. Measure distance between lever and
handlebar when the wheels brake. If
distance is not 6–1/8 in. ± 1/4 in.
(15.5 cm ± 6 mm), adjust the traction
clutch.
Traction Drive
Clutch Lever
Figure 21
To adjust traction clutch (Figure 22):
1. Loosen jam nut on traction cable
adjustment barrel.
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