Husqvarna ST 224 warranty To Adjust Chute Rotator Cable Tension See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST SPEED SELECT AND DRIVE ENGAGEMENT CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 23)

After many hours of use, if first gear seems to slip or seems too slow, adjustments may need to be made to the Speed Select and Drive Engagement cable tensions to shorten their lengths.

To adjust the Speed Select cable:

1.Adjust cable tension by loosening the jam nut next to the turn buckle.

2.Grasp the short section and hold while turning the long section to lengthen the adjuster.

3.Turn the long section two turns and tighten jam nut.

4.Test the first gear drive speed.

If it is still too slow or seems to be slipping, adjust the Drive Engagement cable to shorten its length.

To adjust the Drive Engagement cable:

1.Adjust cable tension by loosening the jam nut, next to the turn buckle.

2.Grasp the short section and hold, while turning the long section to lengthen the adjuster.

3.Turn the long section two turns and tighten jam nut.

4.Test the first gear drive speed.

If first gear still appears to be too slow or slipping, repeat this procedure starting with the Speed Select cable.

TO ADJUST CHUTE ROTATOR CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 23)

1.Adjust cable tension by loosening the jam nut next to the turn buckle.

2.Grasp the short section and hold while turning the long section to lengthen the adjuster.

3.Adjust until cable is snug and tighten jam nuts.

CAUTION: Do NOT adjust auger control cable tension. The auger cable is set at the factory. Any adjustment by the consumer may create an unsafe machine condition. If you feel the cable needs to be adjustment, please contact an authorized service center/department.

CHUTE ROTATOR

CABLE

DRIVE

ENGAGEMENT

CABLE

ADJUSTER

JAM NUT

SPEED

AUGER

TURN BUCKLE

 

 

SELECT

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CABLE

CABLE

 

 

FIG. 23

 

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ST 224 specifications

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