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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
DO NOT over-tighten the cable. The control cable
must have some slack in the disengaged position
for the auger brake to function properly. If the
auger does not stop within 5 seconds of the
auger control being released, see your dealer.
WARNING
AUGER DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY
ADJUSTMENT
If the auger control cable has run out of adjustment, the
drive belt idler pulley (B) can be adjusted to take up more
belt slack.
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 5) at the upper end of
the cable. Hold the threaded end of the cable and
turn the cable counterclockwise until the adjustment
is half way between fully in and fully out.
3. Remove the belt cover to access the idler pulley (B,
Figure 7).
4. Loosen the idler capscrew (C) and slide the idler pul-
ley (B) to the back of the slot in the idler bracket (A).
5. Retighten the capscrew (C) and perform the AUGER
CONTROL ADJUSTMENT.
After performing the AUGER CONTROL ADJUST-
MENT reinstall the belt cover.
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Figure 7. Auger Drive Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment
A. Idler Pulley Bracket
B. Idler Pulley
C. Idler Pulley Capscrew
D. Cover Studs
B
C
D
A
