Ariens 921005 - ST927LE Snow Blower User Manual


 
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
(Figures 33, 34 and 35)
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.
3. With the attachment clutch disengaged,
check that the attachment idler arm
lightly touches the frame. See 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.
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.
Figure 33
1. Adjustment Barrel
2. Jam Nut
2
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1
OS7184
Figure 34
OS7194
With the attachment clutch disengaged,
check the attachment idler arm position
here. The attachment idler arm should
lightly touch the frame.