Ariens Compact 24 Operation Manual - Page 25

2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and then turn the adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack. See Figure 24. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check the attachment idler arm position here. The attachment idler arm should lightly touch the frame. 1 2 3 1. Attachment Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel 3. Jam Nut Figure 24 OS8180 3. With the attachment clutch disengaged, check that the attachment idler arm lightly touches the frame. See Figure 25. 4. Tighten jam nut on cable adjustment barrel. Figure 25 OS7188 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 26. • 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 26. • 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 than 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. Roller should be 1/2 - 7/8 in. (12.7 - 22.2 mm) from the frame when the attachment clutch is engaged. GB - 25 Figure 26 OS8080