Simplicity 9524, 9560 Manual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment, Pinion Gear Adjustment

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Adjustments

MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

Pinion Gear Adjustment

If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 20) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows:

NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (,4) closer to the ring gear (F).

1.Loosen the nut (G, Figure 20) which holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted hole.

2.If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear, move it away slightly and then retighten the nut.

3.Check the operation again

Figure 20. Discharge Control

A. Pinion Gear

B. Control Rod

C. Carriage Bolt

D. Slotted Bracket

E. U-shaped Bracket

F.Ring Gear

G.Nut

Gear Bracket Adjustment

If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or begins to operate erratically, the chute direction control rod gears may require adjustment:

1.Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts (Figure 21).

2.Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides the best engagement between the gears.

3.Tighten the bracket mounting hardware, and check for smooth operation.

4.Readjust if necessary.

5.Lubricate the chute direction control rod gears with a medium weight (10W) oil

ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR MOTOR ADJUSTMENT

If the electric chute rotator does not function properly, check the electrical connections and then perform the procedure below.

1.Remove the rotator motor cover.

2.Lubricate the chute ring gear.

3.Loosen the screws (A, Figure 22) securing the rotator motor and adjust so that the motor gear and chute ring gear mesh. Tighten the capscrews.

4.Reinstall the rotator motor cover.

Figure 21. Gear Bracket Adjustment A. Mounting Hardware

Figure 22. Chute Rotator Motor Adjustment A. Screws

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