Snapper E175246, 17524EX Adjustments, Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment, Initial Adjustment

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Adjustments

SPEED SELECTOR PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

Adjust as follows:

1.Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 17) fully forward.

2.Loosen the hardware (B) securing the upper and lower shift rods.

3.Push the lower rod (C) down fully (into the housing).

4.Make sure the ground speed control (A) is in the full forward (5th gear) position. Pull the two rods apart and tighten the shift rod hardware (B).

TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Initial Adjustment

The traction drive clutch cable should initially be adjusted so that there is no slack in the cable when moved slightly from side to side, but bellcrank arm remains in fully down position. To adjust tension on the cable:

1.Loosen adjustment hex nut (Figure 18) by holding the adjusting flats and turning adjustment hex nut.

2.Tighten adjustment screw by turning adjustment flats and holding screw. The adjustment screw is a phillips screw and the head can be held or turned by inserting a screwdriver through the traction drive clutch cable spring. Tighten just until slack in cable is removed.

3.Tighten hex nut securely. The unit should able to be pushed forward and back freely.

WARNING

Do not over-tighten, as this may cause traction drive to engage without depressing the traction drive control (bellcrank arm must remain in down position).

Verify that the cables are not over-tightened: With speed selector in position 1 and traction drive control fully released, push snowthrower forward. The unit should move forward freely.

If unit does not move forward freely, the cable has been over-tightened. To remedy, loosen tension on clutch cable slightly, and recheck.

A

B

C

Figure 17. Speed Selector Linkage Adjustment

A.Ground Speed Lever

B.Shift Rod Hardware

C.Lower Shift Rod

Traction Drive

Clutch Cable

Adjustment

Flats

Adjustment

Hex Nut

Adjustment

Screw

Traction Drive

Traction Drive Clutch Cable Spring

Bellcrank Arm

Figure 18. Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment

Run-In Adjustment

1.After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment. Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten- sion on cable. A small amount of bellcrank arm movement is permissible if unit passes operating checks described in the Caution at left. Optimal adjustment provides 3/16" clearance between traction drive disc and rubber ring on friction disc when drive lever is released (see Figure 13 for fric- tion disk location).

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Children Safety RulesPage ID Tag Location Identification NumbersCE Identification TAG Markings North American / CE Models CE Models onlyCE Model Decals Safety DecalsGeneral North American Model DecalsRefueling CE Safety Icons & Compliance SpecsALL Models Features, Controls, & OperationControl Locations Features & ControlsManual Start Engine ControlsStarting Controls Units with Optional Electric StartScraper Height Ground Speed ControlsAuger Control Deflector ControlsChecks Before Each START-UP OperationBriggs Stratton Models Starting the EngineGround Speed Selector Operating the SnowthrowerClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Scraper BAR & Skid Shoes DeflectorKlik-Pin Outer Hole FREE-WHEELING Traction Drive LockAfter Each USE Check Auger Gear Case Lubrication Maintenance ScheduleChecking Tire Pressure Lubrication MaintenanceStorage Lubricating the Auger Shaft & AssemblyStorage Lubrication Check / Lubricate FREE-HAND LinkageAuger does not rotate TroubleshootingEngine fails to start Engine starts hard or runs poorlyThrown far enough Scraper bar does not clean hardAuger does not stop when auger Auger rotates, but snow is notRun-In Adjustment AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Initial AdjustmentMounting Nuts Pinion Gear AdjustmentRelease auger control. Auger must stop within 5 seconds Auger Drive Clutch Cable AdjustmentDrive Belt Adjustment Belt Cover Checking Auger Belt & Belt Guide AdjustmentsAdjusting Auger Drive Belt Traction Drive Belt Replacement Adjustments & ServiceDrive Belt Replacement Adjusting Auger Belt GuideAuger Drive Belt Replacement ServiceMaster link Direction of travel Roller Chain ReplacementShear PIN Replacement Keeper linkChassis DimensionsCE Compliance Specifications EngineTechnical Manuals Replacement PartsMaintenance Items