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

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"
			1			3	(1-1.6 cm)
							4
					1
						2	5
			2
			4				5 (3HP)
		3	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