Ariens 938016 - 522 To Adjust Auger Control Cable To Adjust Idler Position, Adjust Belt Finger

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TO ADJUST AUGER CONTROL CABLE

TO ADJUST IDLER POSITION

WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT

The idler must be as close as possible to the drive belt

when the auger clutch is disengaged, but not so close

could result in death or serious injury. AUGER

that it causes auger rotation.

BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is

 

 

engaged. BRAKE MUST STOP AUGER

 

WARNING: ROTATING PARTS can cut off

WITHIN 5 SECONDS of releasing auger

 

body parts. Keep hands and feet away. Loose

clutch bail.

 

 

clothing, long hair or scarves can get caught

 

 

There must ALWAYS be some slight noticeable slack in

 

in rotating parts and cause death or serious

 

injury.

the auger control cable when the auger is disengaged.

 

 

This allows Extension Spring to pull idler Arm/Brake,

To adjust the idler position:

which applies the brake to the Belt.

IMPORTANT: If adjustment cannot be achieved, the

The auger clutch bail should travel 6-3/4 to 7-1/4”

Drive Belt must be replaced.

(17.1-18.4 cm) before contacting handlebar.

1.

Shut off engine, allow to cool, and remove cowl.

A properly adjusted clutch must extend control cable

2.

Ensure control cable has some slight, noticeable

Spring approximately 1/4 to 3/8” (6-10 mm) before

 

slack when auger clutch is disengaged (bail in

clutch bail contacts handlebar.

 

 

lowered position).

 

 

1. Shut off engine.

3.

Ensure belt fingers are properly adjusted. See To

2. Loosen locknut on threaded section of control

 

Adjust Belt Finger.

cable adjusting feature.

4.

Loosen idler hardware, reposition idler along slot in

3. Turn solid section to provide some slight,

 

idler arm, and tighten hardware.

noticeable slack in cable.

5.

Check for proper extension of control cable spring.

4. Hold the solid section with a pliers and gently, with

 

See To Adjust Auger Control Cable.

a small wrench, tighten the locknut.

6.

Start engine and ensure auger does not rotate

IMPORTANT: If there is still no resistance, the idler

 

when auger clutch is disengaged.

7.

Shut off engine.

position must be adjusted. See To Adjust Idler Position.

8.

Repeat the above steps until proper adjustment is

 

1/4- 3/8"to 3/8”

 

achieved.

9.

Replace cowl.

(6-10 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/32"-1/16"

 

 

 

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(1-1.6 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

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5 (3HP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5

 

 

 

 

1.

Control Cable

3.

Locknut

 

 

 

 

 

Spring

4.

Threaded Section

 

 

 

 

2.

Adjusting Feature

5.

Solid Section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Idler Arm/Brake

 

 

 

 

OS1220

2.

Idler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Auger Clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control Cable

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Belt Fingers

OS0053

 

 

 

GB - 15

 

 

 

 

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Contents Sno-Thro English Controls and FeaturesIntroduction Table of ContentsSafety Safety Safety Decals and LocationsSafety Rules Transport ServiceCleaning StorageTools Required AssemblyAssembly ChecklistOperation Controls and FeaturesBefore Starting Engine Stopping in AN EmergencyShutoff Starting and ShutoffManual Start Electric Start optionalFilling the Fuel Tank To Throw SnowTo Travel to Another Work Area To Transport UnitMaintenance To Adjust Belt Finger Service and AdjustmentsService Position To Adjust Discharge Chute DeflectorAdjust Belt Finger To Adjust Auger Control Cable To Adjust Idler PositionEngine TroubleshootingStorage UnitSpecifications AccessoriesService Parts Disclaimer of Further Warranty Year Limited WarrantyDURA-CLEAN Auger Limited Lifetime Warranty
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