Service Manual

4-9Power Max Service Manual

CONTROLS

2. Loosen the jam nut. The cable is adjusted using the

turnbuckle on the lower end of the auger cable.

Note: When rotating the turnbuckle, hold the cable

so it does not twist (Fig. 041).

3. Remove the right side belt cover. Adjust the

turnbuckle until there is a 1/16” (1.5mm) gap

between the stop and the auger clutch assembly.

Secure the jam nut on the turnbuckle (Fig. 043).

Fig 043 MVC-876X

Fig 042 MVC-901XA

1. The auger cable adjustment should be checked after

the ﬁ rst 2 hours of use and annually thereafter. To

begin, ensure the auger lever is in the full up position

(Fig. 042).

Fig 041 MVC-816X

The bail on the right hand handle is the auger control.

Squeeze the bail and the cable causes an idler to pivot

tensioning the auger belt (Fig. 041).

Auger Control

Auger Cable Adjustment

Fig 044 MVC-016X

Beginning with 2005 production there are two holes

in the idler arm (Fig. 044). The idler pulley is initially

installed in the outer hole. If necessary, the idler

can be moved to achieve the correct tension. 2004

models have only one hole in the idler.