Ariens SNO-THRO 924122 1124 - Manual (Page 22)

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DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
(924118, 551)
Deflector must stay in selected position while
throwing snow.
To adjust, loosen then retighten hardware to
desired deflector drag force (Figure 12).
DEFLECTOR REMOTE (924121,
122, 332, 505, 506, 508)
Deflector must stay in selected position while
throwing snow.
If deflector does not stay in set position:
1. Tighten nut beneath the control panel to
increase friction on pressure flange
(Figure 13).
If deflector does not follow full range of travel:
1. Push deflector remote all the way
forward.
2. Loosen adjusting nuts on cable support
bracket.
3. To adjust the deflector lower:
Slide cable down. Tighten bottom nut.
4. To adjust deflector higher:
Slide cable up. Tighten top nut.
5. Check travel and repeat adjustment as
necessary.
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).
Smooth and easy rotation of properly
lubricated chute with crank is obtained by
adjusting pinion and chute gear teeth so they
mesh together.
RUNNERS
Runners should be adjusted (Figure 15) as
conditions require.
1. Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level
surface.
2. Adjust runners by inserting a spacer of
desired thickness under center of scraper
blade, loosen runner hardware, slide
runners to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in.
(3 mm) between scraper blade and hard
smooth surfaces. Allow 1-1/4 in. (30 mm)
between scraper blade and uneven or
gravel surfaces. Retighten hardware.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Figure 12
Adjusting Hardware
OS0113
Discharge Chute
Deflector
Figure 13
1. Nut
2. Pressure Flange
3. Adjusting Nuts
4. Cable Support Bracket
OS0280
1
2
3
4 Figure 14
1. Pinion
2. Chute Gear
3. Carriage Bolt
4. Spring
DS0113
1
2
3
4