Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual page 13

10. Check belt finger clearance:
• Engage attachment clutch lever and ensure belt
finger located opposite belt idler is less than 3.2 mm
(1/8") from belt, but not touching the belt.
• If needed, adjust clearance by loosening hex bolts,
repositioning belt finger, and tightening bolts.
Measure
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1. Belt Finger
2. Attachment Drive Belts
11. Reinstall belt cover and secure left side with tapping
screw. Position right side under tapping screw and
tighten. See Figure 6.
12. Reinstall short end of chute rotation rod into control
panel until opposite end clears chute gears.
13. Insert chute rotation rod into chute gear and secure
with spring clip.
14. Reinstall deflector cable anchor into deflector bracket.
Here
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15. Remove sleeve bushing and hairpin from deflector
arm and reinstall cable eyelet onto deflector arm pin.
Reinstall sleeve bushing and hairpin. See Figure 14.
16. Reconnect spark plug wire.
17. Adjust chute lock cable and deflector cable. Refer to
Operator's Manual for instructions.
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IMPORTANT: Check all adjustments after first use.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger / impeller
must stop within 5 seconds when attachment
clutch lever is released.
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