Track Tension Adjustment - Ariens Sno-Thro 921 Série Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

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1. Hex Shaft
2. Bearing
Flange
3. Speed
Selector
Arm
Figure 40

TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT

(921023)
(Figure 41 and 42)
Check the track tension by applying pressure
on the track midway between the upper and
rear track rollers. Deflection should be
approximately 3/8 in. (9.6 mm) (Figure 41).
If deflection is excessive, tighten the track
tension.
3/8 in.
(9.6 mm)
If unit pulls to the left or right when a straight
path is desired adjust the track tension. If the
unit is pulling to the left, tighten the left track
adjuster. If the unit is pulling to the right,
tighten the right track adjuster.
To adjust (Figure 42):
1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the
track tension.
Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track
tension.
4. Friction Disc
5. Spring Clip
6. Drive Plate
Assembly
7. Drive
Sprocket
Figure 41
2. Check that unit tracks straight with no
pulling to either side.
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Track
Adjusters
HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE
ADJUSTMENT (921023)
(Figure 43)
1. Make sure that height adjustment lock
finger is fully engaged (Figure 43).
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2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel.
3. Turn the adjustment barrel to remove all
cable slack and bring the overtravel arm
until it makes slight contact with the right
end of the slot in the height adjuster lock
finger.
4. Tighten the jam nuts.
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Pin on overtravel arm
makes slight contact
with end of slot.
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1. Height Adjuster Lock Finger
2. Overtravel Arm
3. Height Adjuster Cable
4. Jam Nuts
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Figure 42
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Before adjusting ensure
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that height adjuster lock
finger is fully engaged.
Figure 43
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