Discharge Chute - Ariens Sno-Thro 939003-ST520E Owner's/Operator's Manual

DISCHARGE CHUTE

If chute does not stay in position while operating,
tighten nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase
tension on spring (Figure 14).
2
1
1. Carriage Bolt
2. Spring
Figure 14
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT
could result in unexpected movement of
auger and impeller causing death or serious
injury. AUGER / IMPELLER MUST STOP
within 3 seconds when Attachment
Clutch/Impeller Brake Lever is released.
WARNING: Adjustment procedure requires
the engine to be run with the belt cover off.
AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the
entire Safety section before proceeding.
1. Check attachment clutch lever measurement.
a. Start engine and run at full throttle.
b. Slowly squeeze the attachment clutch lever
until auger shaft begins to rotate.
c. Measure the distance from the end of the
clutch lever to the handlebar as shown in
Figure 15. The distance between the clutch
lever and the handlebar should be 5-5/8 -
6-1/4 in. (14.3 - 15.9 cm).
d. Shut off engine.
e. If clutch lever measurement is within
specified range, no adjustment is necessary.
If clutch lever measurement is outside the
specified range, follow steps 2 - 7.
Attachment Clutch Lever
CAUTION: The attachment clutch cable must
be slightly slack when the clutch lever is
disengaged. The attachment brake will not
function properly if the cable is too taut.
2. Loosen jam nut on attachment clutch cable
adjustment barrel (Figure 16).
Turn adjustment barrel up the cable to decrease
the distance between clutch lever and handlebar.
Turn the adjustment barrel down the cable to
increase the distance between clutch lever and
handlebar.
1
3
2
1. Attachment Clutch Cable
2. Jam Nut
3. Adjustment Barrel
3. Check attachment clutch lever measurement and
tighten the jam nut on the attachment clutch cable
adjustment barrel when the clutch lever
measurement is in range. Proceed to step 6.
NOTE: If clutch cannot be adjusted to the specified
range with the cable adjustment alone, perform steps
4 – 5.
GB - 18
5-5/8 - 6-1/4 in.
(14,3 cm - 15,9 cm)
Figure 15
Figure 16
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