AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT
The auger drive clutch rod should be adjusted so that there is no slack in the rod when moved slightly from side to side. To adjust tension on the rod:
1.Loosen adjustment hex nuts (Figure 19).
2.Tighten top hex nut while holding rod. Tighten just until slack in rod is removed. Be careful not to move idler rod lever when adjusting clutch rod tension.
CAUTION
Do not
3.Tighten lower hex nut securely.
4.Start unit and check auger. Auger must not be engaged unless Auger Control is depressed.
5.With engine running, fully depress Auger Control, the auger should engage and run normally.
6.Release Auger Control. Auger must stop within 5 seconds.
7.If auger does not operate properly, stop engine and recheck clutch rod adjustments.
8.If clutch rod is properly adjusted, auger drive belt ten- sion may require adjustment. See "Adjusting Auger Drive Belt" on next page.
Service
Auger Drive 
Clutch Rod
Adjustment
Hex Nuts
Auger Drive
Clutch Rod Spring
Idler Rod
Right Handle
Figure 19. Auger Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The snowthrower is equipped with two drive belts locat- ed just in front of the engine under the belt cover. Figure 20 shows both belts and idler pulleys. The belt nearest the engine is the unit traction drive (wheels) belt. The belt farthest from the engine is the auger/ impeller drive belt.
The traction drive belt has constant tension provided by a
The auger drive belt tension may be adjusted by moving the auger drive idler pulley. See "Adjusting Auger Drive Belt’ on next page.
| Engine Pulley | |
Engine Pulley | Idler Pulley | |
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| DRIVE | |
Idler Pulley | BELT | |
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AUGER | Traction | |
Drive Pulley | ||
BELT | ||
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Auger Pulley |
| |
| FRONT | |
| (Auger) |
Figure 20. Drive Belt Paths
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