ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

(Figures 33, 34 and 35)

IMPORTANT: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in unexpected movement of auger and impeller causing death or serious injury. Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when Attachment Clutch/Impeller Brake lever is released.

Remove Attachment Cable Slack

1. Remove the belt cover.

2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and then turn the adjustment barrel up or down to lengthen or shorten cable and remove all cable slack. See Figure 33.

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1.Adjustment Barrel

2.Jam Nut

Figure 33

3.With the attachment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the frame. See Figure 34.

With the attachment clutch disengaged, check the attachment idler arm position here. The attachment idler arm should lightly touch the frame.

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Figure 34

4.Tighten jam nut on the adjustment barrel.

Check Attachment Idler Arm Roller Clearance

1.Place the unit into the service position. Remove the bottom cover.

2.With the clutch lever engaged, check the clearance between the frame and plastic roller on the lower end of the attachment idler arm. See Figure 35.

•If roller is 1/2 –7/8 in. (12.7 – 22.2 mm) from frame, go to Adjust the Attachment Clutch Cable Spring Extension on page 29.

•If roller is less than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer to the belt. Tighten adjustment nut and recheck the roller clearance.

•If roller is more that 7/8 in. (22.2 mm) from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler away from the belt, tighten adjustment nut and recheck roller clearance.

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