Ariens Sno-Tek 24E Operator's Manual page 20

5. With the attachment clutch disengaged,
make sure auger idler arm lightly touches
the frame. See Figure 25.
Figure 25
6. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel. See Figure 24.
7. Reinstall belt cover and tighten hardware.
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 26.
Check position here.
• 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 27.
• 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 27.
1. Attachment Belt Idler
2. Idler Adjustment Nut
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Measure
here.
Figure 26
2
1
Figure 27