Simplicity Complete Guide to Snowblower Belt Replacement and Adjustments

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Service

SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT

1.Loosen the two nuts (F, figure 19).

2.Place the shift lever in 5th gear. The lower speed selector rod (E, Figure 19) will properly locate itself due to an internal spring.

3.Tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or down on rods while tightening. Make sure the shoulders of the car- riage bolts (D, Figure 19) are in the slots.

4.Always check traction drive tension and auger drive tension after adjusting speed selector.

AUGER DRIVE TENSION

1.With the drive lever released, the hook (B, Figure 19) should barely touch the lever (C, Figure 19) without raising it. There can be a maximum 1/32” clearance as shown.

2.To adjust, loosen the two nuts (G, Figure 19) and hold the lower rod to keep from rotating. Turn the turnbuckle toward the right to lower the spring, or toward the left to raise the spring.

3.Tighten the two nuts against the turnbuckle. Hold the turnbuckle with pliers while tightening the nuts.

Figure 19. Speed Selector and Auger Drive Linkages

A.

Turnbuckle

E.

Lower Rod

B.

Spring Hook

F.

Nuts

C.

Lever

G.

Nuts

D.

Carriage Bolts

 

 

TRACTION DRIVE TENSION

1.With the drive lever engaged, bottom end of lower rod (D, Figure 20) should be flush with bottom of spring (E, Figure 20).

2.To adjust, loosen the two nuts, (B, Figure 20) and hold the lower rod to keep from rotating. Turn the turnbuckle (C, Figure 20) toward the right to lower rod or toward the left to raise rod.

3.Engage the drive lever to check the adjustment. When correct, tighten the two nuts against the turn- buckle. Hold the turnbuckle with pliers while tighten- ing the nuts.

BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (Figure 21) securing the belt cover.

2.Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower.

3.Remove the belt guides (B, Figure 22) by loosening the two capscrews (A), lockwashers and washers.

4.Remove the auger drive belt as follows:

a.Slip the auger drive belt (D, Figure 22) from the idler pulley by pushing it away from the pulley and then toward the rear.

Figure 20. Drive Tension Adjustment

A.

Upper Rod

D.

Lower Rod

B.

Nuts

E.

Spring

C.

Turnbuckle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belt Cover

 

 

Screws

Figure 21. Belt Cover

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Contents How to use this file...Operators Manuals Print Vendors Paper ManualsThis page Intentionally Blank OPERATOR’S Manual Page 24E Models 500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI Table Of Contents General Safety RulesPreparation Maintenance & Storage OperationDischarge Chute Danger Decal Safety Signs & DecalsSafety Decals Auger Danger DecalSnowthrower Controls ControlsEngine Controls Starting Controls Electric Start Units OnlyDeflector Controls Ground Speed ControlsAuger Engage Control Scraper Height ControlOperation Checks Before Each START-UPWill Continue until the Free-Hand Control is released Starting the EngineOperating the Snowthrower Operators PositionDeflector Engine SpeedGround Speed Selector Scraper BAR & Skid ShoesAfter Each USE FREE-WHEELING Traction Drive LockKlik-Pin Outer Hole OFF-SEASON Storage Regular MaintenanceNormal Care Starting After StorageLubricate Point Where Control Rods Pass Through Bracket LubricationEngine fails to start ServiceTroubleshooting Engine starts hard or runs poorlyAuger rotates, but snow is not Scraper bar does not clean hardAuger does not stop when auger Thrown far enoughAuger Drive Tension Speed Selector AdjustmentBelt Replacement Traction Drive TensionMaintenance & Service Engine PulleyKeeper link Roller Chain ReplacementShear PIN Replacement Master link Direction of travelChecking Tire Pressure Discharge Control AdjustmentMounting Screws Specifications Accessories Common Replacement PartsTechnical Manual Availability