Specifications

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED AUGER KIT
3.8. PINION GEAR ADJUSTMENT WHEATHEART & COMPETITOR MODELS
22 IM3 R2
3.8. PINION GEAR ADJUSTMENT
For gear depth alignment, refer to Figure 3.9.
The pinion gear should mesh with the ring gear to provide maximum tooth
contact (Figure 3.5).
If the pinion gear does not mesh fully with the ring gear, adjust the handle slot
bolt (which bolts to the drive mount clamp) so full meshing of pinion gear is
achieved when handle is in over-center position (Figure 3.9).
Gear teeth binding: If the handle will not ‘lock’ into over-center position, loosen
the slot bolt nuts and slide the handle away from the tire.
Insufficient Meshing: If the pinion gear will barely mesh with the ring gear,
loosen the slot bolt jam nuts and slide the handle towards the tire until the pinion
gear teeth mesh with the ring gear teeth without binding.
Figure 3.9 Over-Center Assembly Adjustment
NOTICE
Failure to ensure proper gear meshing will result in gear
damage.