Ariens SNO-THRO 938016 - 522 - Manual (Page 15)

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TO ADJUST AUGER CONTROL CABLE
There must ALWAYS be some slight noticeable slack in
the auger control cable when the auger is disengaged.
This allows Extension Spring to pull idler Arm/Brake,
which applies the brake to the Belt.
The auger clutch bail should travel 6-3/4 to 7-1/4”
(17.1-18.4 cm) before contacting handlebar.
A properly adjusted clutch must extend control cable
Spring approximately 1/4 to 3/8” (6-10 mm) before
clutch bail contacts handlebar.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Loosen locknut on threaded section of control
cable adjusting feature.
3. Turn solid section to provide some slight,
noticeable slack in cable.
4. Hold the solid section with a pliers and gently, with
a small wrench, tighten the locknut.
IMPORTANT: If there is still no resistance, the idler
position must be adjusted. See To Adjust Idler Position.
TO ADJUST IDLER POSITION
The idler must be as close as possible to the drive belt
when the auger clutch is disengaged, but not so close
that it causes auger rotation.
To adjust the idler position:
IMPORTANT: If adjustment cannot be achieved, the
Drive Belt must be replaced.
1. Shut off engine, allow to cool, and remove cowl.
2. Ensure control cable has some slight, noticeable
slack when auger clutch is disengaged (bail in
lowered position).
3. Ensure belt fingers are properly adjusted. See To
Adjust Belt Finger.
4. Loosen idler hardware, reposition idler along slot in
idler arm, and tighten hardware.
5. Check for proper extension of control cable spring.
See To Adjust Auger Control Cable.
6. Start engine and ensure auger does not rotate
when auger clutch is disengaged.
7. Shut off engine.
8. Repeat the above steps until proper adjustment is
achieved.
9. Replace cowl.
WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT
could result in death or serious injury. AUGER
BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is
engaged. BRAKE MUST STOP AUGER
WITHIN 5 SECONDS of releasing auger
clutch bail.
1/4 - 3/8"
OS1220
1. Control Cable
Spring
2. Adjusting Feature
3. Locknut
4. Threaded Section
5. Solid Section
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2
4
3 5
1/4 to 3/8”
(6-10 mm)
WARNING: ROTATING PARTS can cut off
body parts. Keep hands and feet away. Loose
clothing, long hair or scarves can get caught
in rotating parts and cause death or serious
injury.
1. Idler Arm/Brake
2. Idler
3. Slot
4. Auger Clutch
Control Cable
5. Belt Fingers
OS0053
1
2
3 4
5
1/32"-1/16"
(1-1.6 cm)
5 (3HP)