Simplicity 1694436 Manual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment, Pinion Gear Adjustment

		Adjustments
MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE	F	A
CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
		E
Pinion Gear Adjustment
If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate
the pinion gear (A, Figure 17) 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 (A) closer to the ring gear.		B
1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 17) which holds the pinion	D	C
gear bracket in the slotted hole.
		G
2. If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear,
move it away slightly and then retighten the nut.	Figure 17. Discharge Control
3. Check the operation again	A. Pinion Gear
	B. Control Rod
	C. Carriage Bolt
	D. Slotted Bracket
	E. U-shaped Bracket
	F. Ring Gear
Gear Bracket Adjustment	G. Nut

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 18).

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.	A
5.	Lubricate the Chute Direction Control rod gears with
	a medium weight (10W) oil
		Figure 18. Gear Bracket Adjustment
		A. Mounting Hardware
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.	A
2.	Lubricate the chute ring gear.
3.	Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 19) 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 19. Chute Rotator Motor Adjustment
		A. Capscrews

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