Ariens Sno-Thro 921001 – ST824E Owner's/Operator's Manual page 24

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1. Shift Rod
2. Adjustment Pivot Pin
3. Speed Selector Lever
4. Hairpin
Figure 32
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
(Figures 33, 34 and 35)
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.
Remove Attachment Cable Slack
1. Remove the belt cover.
2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and
then turn the adjustment barrel up or down to
lengthen or shorten cable and remove all cable
slack. See Figure 33.
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1. Adjustment Barrel
2. Jam Nut
Figure 33
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3. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check
that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the
frame. See Figure 34.
With the attachment clutch disengaged, check
the attachment idler arm position here. The
attachment idler arm should lightly touch the
frame.
Figure 34
4. Tighten jam nut on the adjustment barrel.
Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance
1. Place the unit into the service position. Remove
the bottom cover.
2. With the clutch lever engaged, check the
clearance between the frame and plastic roller on
the lower end of the attachment idler arm. See
Figure 35.
• If roller is 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) or more from frame,
go to Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring
Extension on page 25.
• If roller is less than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) from frame,
loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer
to the belt. Tighten adjustment nut and recheck
the roller clearance.
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