Ariens Sno-Thro 926 Service Manual page 24

If chute does not rotate freely:
Tighten the cable by loosening the upper adjustment
nut, and then tightening the lower adjustment nut
against the bracket (Figure 27).
SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT
To adjust (Figure 28):
1. Place unit into service position.
2. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from speed
selector lever.
3. Place the speed selector in the fastest forward
speed position.
4. Turn the speed selector lever straight down
towards the ground as far as it will go.
5. 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.
6. Secure adjustment pivot pin with hairpin.
7. Make sure the speed selector shifts into each
speed position.
1
4
3
1. Shift Rod
2. Adjustment Pivot Pin
3. Speed Selector Lever
4. Hairpin
Figure 28
Loosen upper
adjustment nut.
Tighten lower
adjustment nut.
Figure 27
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2
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
(Figures 31, 32 and 33)
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.
Adjust Attachment Cable Tension
1. Remove the belt cover.
2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and
then turn the adjustment barrel up/down to
lengthen/shorten cable and remove all slack.
1
2
3
3. Check the attachment idler arm with the
attachment clutch disengaged. The idler arm
should almost touch the frame.
With attachment clutch disengaged, check
attachment clutch idler position here. The
attachment idler arm should almost touch or
lightly touch the frame.
GB - 26
1. Attachment Clutch Cable
2. Adjustment Barrel
3. Jam Nut
Figure 29
Figure 30