Ariens Professional Sno-Thro Pro 28 Track Operator's Manual page 21

IMPORTANT: DO NOT completely remove
hardware from unit.
4. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel, and then turn the adjustment
barrel down to shorten cable and remove
cable slack. See Figure 29.
1. Attachment Clutch Cable
2. Cable Adjustment Barrel
3. Jam Nut
Figure 29
5. With the attachment clutch disengaged,
make sure auger idler arm lightly touches
the frame. See Figure 30.
Figure 30
6. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel. See Figure 29.
7. Reinstall belt cover and tighten hardware.
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Check
position
here.
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8. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller
Clearance
1. Place unit in service position and remove
bottom cover.
2. Engage attachment clutch and check
the clearance between the frame and
plastic roller on the lower end of the
attachment idler arm. Roller should be
12.7 – 22.2 mm (1/2 – 7/8") from the
frame. See Figure 31.
Figure 31
• If roller is 12.7 – 22.2 mm (1/2 – 7/8")
from frame, no further adjustment is
required.
• If roller is less than 12.7 mm (1/2") from
frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and
move idler closer to belt. Tighten
adjustment nut and recheck roller
clearance. See Figure 32.
• If roller is more than 22.2 mm (7/8")
from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut
and move idler away from belt. Tighten
adjustment nut and recheck roller
clearance. See Figure 32.
Check Attachment Brake
With the attachment clutch disengaged,
brake pad must contact attachment belt or
pulley, whichever is closest. With attachment
clutch engaged, brake pad must be a
minimum of 1.6 mm (1/16") from pulley. See
Figure 32.
Measure
here.