Ariens 932 Series - Manual (Page 41)

Auger/Impeller - Discharge Chute
11. Carriage Bolt
12. Hair Pin
1. Taptite
2. Gear Cover
Discharge Chute Crank Rod
Push Nut
Gear Bracket
Washer
7. Plastic Bushing
Figure 6-9: Discharge Chute Gears
3.
4.
5.
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NOTE: When installing pinion gear with 5/8”
diameter hub, do not use plastic bushing.
To assemble, position discharge chute over
opening on auger/impeller housing and secure
by fastening brace to engine with mounting
hardware (spacer goes under brace at front,
washers and lock washers go under head of
cap screws on top of brace).
Place discharge chute crank rod through grom­
met in handlebar panel and into gear on
discharge chute. (Rod has two holes. Select
hole that provides best operator comfort and
secure with hair pin.)
To adjust tension, tighten nut that secures flat
gear flush with end of bolt, then tighten or
loosen the nut to set the desired tension.
To adjust amount of friction between flat gear
and pinion gear, loosen bolt that secures chute
control strap to discharge chute, adjust chute
control strap up or down (hole in chute control
strap is slotted) and tighten bolt.
On models with discharge chute crank rod
mounted to left handlebar, remove nut and
bolt securing worm clevis to bracket. Remove
bolt securing crank clamp to handlebar,
remove retainer clips at bottom of discharge
chute, and remove discharge chute from
auger/impeller housing.
Inspect parts for wear or replacement and
assemble in reverse order (apply oil to
discharge base). Adjust according to instruc­
tions in Chute Crank Adjustment Section.
1. Discharge Chute
2. Mounting Clips
Figure 6-10: Discharge Chute (Models with
crank mounted to left handelbar)
Inspect parts for wear or replacement.
Assemble using reverse procedure.
6.10 Discharge Chute Adjustment
(Models without crank)
Position discharge chute over opening on
auger/impeller housing and secure chute
handle to bracket. Tighten nut until it is flush
with end of bolt.
Swivel discharge chute from side to side to
see that it moves freely.
If discharge chute is not seated with proper
tension on bracket, loosen cap screws secur­
ing bracket to engine/motor, adjust bracket to
desired tension and tighten cap screws.
On models without cranks, remove mounting
clips from discharge chute by removing bolts
securing mounting clips to auger/impeller
housing and remove discharge chute.
On 2 -f 2 models, remove capscrews securing
bracket to engine/motor and lift chute off
auger/impeller housing.
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