Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug.
4.1AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT When operating machine release the auger clutch control. The auger should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds. If auger does not come to a complete stop in the required time, check and adjust belt tension. Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Observe drive belt for slippage due to wear when operating machine. If slippage does occur adjust as follows.
4.1.1. AUGER BELT CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1.Measure control cable extension from a relaxed position to full extended position. Move control lever against handle. Measure the overall length of the spring. The length of the cable spring should increase by 1/2” to 3/4” when the clutch control is depressed. See Figure 4.1.
CABLE HOUSING
JAM
NUT
CABLE SPRING
SHOULD
EXTEND 1/2” TO
AUGER
CONTROL
CABLE
FIGURE 4.1
2.Loosen jam nut at the upper end of cable. Hold threaded end of cable and then turn cable clockwise until correct extension is achieved. Retighten jam nut.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten. Cable must have slack for the auger brake to function properly. If all adjustment is used up, belt must be replaced. Refer to Section “Auger Belt Replacement”.
4.1.2. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed.
1.Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2.Loosen or remove auger pulley to allow removal of belt. IMPORTANT: Pulley has left hand threads.
3.Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and remove belt.
4.Use recoil start handle to rotate engine and roll belt off engine pulley.
5.Use recoil start handle to rotate engine and roll new belt onto engine pulley.
6.Position new belt around auger pulley and reinstall and tighten pulley onto auger shaft.
7.Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and install new belt. See Figure 4.3.
8.Reinstall belt cover and tighten screws securely.
REMOVE
COVER
FIGURE 4.2
PUSH IDLER DOWN TO
REMOVE & INSTALL
AUGER BELT
LOOSEN OR REMOVE
AUGER PULLEY TO ALLOW
REMOVAL OF PULLEY
FIGURE 4.3
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