Ariens 932 Series - Manual (Page 14)

Handlebars and Clutch Controls
Oh models with adjustment strap, adjust by
selecting and marking a hole in adjustment
strap that will provide a slight amount of slack
in cable. Unhook hook rod, place cable end
through hole selected above and while lifting
up on traction clutch arm connect hook arm to
traction clutch arm.
IMPORTANT: With Wheel drive clutch engag­
ed, clutch bracket should be within 1/16” to
1 /8” from top of slot in frame on adjustment
strap and rod adapter models.
1. Cable End
2. Adjustment Strap
3. Hook Rod
4. Traction Clutch Arm
Figure 2-7: Wheel Clutch Adjustment
(Models with straps)
2.6 Handlebar and Key Switch
Disconnect wires to key switch (unplug cable
from motor on electric model).
Remove key switch nut and lock washer and
remove key switch from upper handlebar panel
or heater box.
Remove handlebar panel from handlebar by
removing machine screws or upper handlebar
and panel by removing carriage bolts.
On 2
-I-
2 models, separate lower and upper
handlebar by removing curved head bolt, ad­
justing knob, lock washer and washer connect­
ing upper and lower handlebar on each side.
Check parts for wear or replacement.
Assemble using reverse procedure.
2.7 Lower Handlebar
Remove hardware attaching lower handlebar
to each side of frame and remove lower
handlebar from'frame.
Check parts for wear or replacement.
Assemble using reverse procedure.
2.8 Handlebar Height Adjustment
A CAUTION: On models with adjustable
handlebars,
whenever handlebar
height is changed. Attachment and
Wheel Drive Clutches, as well as
Speed Selector on models with Speed
Selector on Handlebar Panel, must be
adjusted to insure proper operation of
machine.
On models with adjustable handlebars, the
standard Speed Selector rod that comes with
Sno-Thro allows for handlebar height adjust­
ment for the average user (from low to about
mid height range). For those who wish to
operate unit with handlebar adjusted up to it’s
maximum height, a longer Speed Selector rod
(Part Number 032245) is available.
Lower handlebar mounting holes are slotted to
provide variable handlebar height. To adjust,
loosen handlebar mounting hardware, select a
safe comfortable operating height, and tighten
hardware. Torque to 150 inch pounds.
NOTE: A 63023 pyramid style lock washer is
recommended in place of the flat washer to
lock handlebar at a selected height especially
for hard usage.
On 2
-I-
2 Models with adjustable handlebars,
adjust by disconnecting clutch cable and
removing upper handlebar from lower
handlebar.
Remove hardware that attaches lower
handlebar to frame, turn lower handlebar over
(side to side), and secure with hardware just
removed. Secure upper handlebar to lower
handlebar and attachment clutch cable.
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