Simplicity 560 - Shear Pin Replacement; Discharge Control Adjust

Service
SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT
If the auger strikes an object which could
cause damage, the shear pins will break. This
protects the gear box and other parts from
damage. The shear pins are shown in figure
4. To replace, install a new shear and cotter
pin. Spread the legs of the new cotter pin
fully.
DISCHARGE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
I f the discharge control is difficult to operate,
first lubricate the pinion gear (A, figure 15)
and ring gear (F)'. The pinion gear can be
adjusted by loosening the nut (G) which
holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted
hole. If the pinion gear is too tight against
the ring gear, move it away slightly and then
retighten the nut.
If chute turns by itself during operation, the
pinion gear should be moved tightly against
ring gear.
A.
Pinion Gear
D.
B.
Control Rod
E.
C.
Carriage Bolt
F.
Slotted Bracket
U-Shaped Bracket
Ring Gear
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