Craftsman 536.88644 manual HOW to Check and Adjust Cables, To Adjust Belts, Drive Lever

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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST

THE CABLES

The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces- sary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary.

To check for correct adjustment,discon- nect the Z-fitting at the drive lever, move the drive lever to the full forward position, just contacting the plastic bumper. The control cables are cor- rectly adjusted when the center of the "Z" fitting is between the center and top of the hole in the drive lever and there in no droop in the cable. See Figure 20.

Drive Lever

Figure 20

. Remove gas from gas tank. Stand snow thrower on end.

2.Disconnect the "Z" fitting from drive lever.

3.Pull spring cover up to expose spring. Push the cable through the spring to expose the threaded por- tion of the cable. See Figure 21.

. Hold the square end of the threaded portion with pliers and ad- just the Iocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed.

Spring,

Square End

Locknut

==_

Figure 21

5.Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable. Do the same for the other drive lever cable, if needed.

NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or auger belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted.

TO ADJUST BELTS

Belts stretch during normal use. If you need to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch, proceed as follows:

How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt if your snow thrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjust- ment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. It may be loose or damaged. If it is damaged, replace it, See To Replace Belts para- graph in this section. If the auger drive belt is loose, adjust as follows:

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2.Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22.

Belt Cover

Flatwasher

Self Tapping Screw

Figure 22

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Contents 001087J IcrrftsmrniWash Hands After Handling EspanolPreparation TrainingDo not attempt to use snow thrower on a roof Maintenance and StorageSafetyWarningSymbols SplitLockwasher 11/324-20 Thrower Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Snow Thrower From Carton Remove from the carton Place until needed for storageTo Assemble the Handle and Crank Assembly Caught between the upper and lower handleLoosen, but do not Pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to To Install Shifter KnobUniversal DriveChecklist Snow Chute AssemblyHOW to SET the Skid Height Service And Adjustment sectionChoke Control Used to start a cold Know Your Snow ThrowerTo Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to Move Forward and BackwardTo USE Wheel Lockout PIN To Control Snow DischargeBefore Starting the Engine Fill GASDicates that alcohol blended To Start Engine To Stop EngineElectric starter, if equipped Cold StartWarm Start Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 CEngine runs smoothly, move choke lever to No Choke Position Frozen Starter001087J16 Snow Throwing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations After Each USEAS Required Product SpecificationsLUBRICATION-EVERY 25 Hours Wheel and disc drive plateTo Change Engine OIL LubricationSpark Plug 001087J19To Adjust Scraper BAR To Adjust Skid HeightHOW to Check and Adjust Cables To Adjust BeltsDrive Lever To Replace Belts How To Remove The Auger Drive BeltTraction Drive Belt Side/ %Traction Drive Belt Outdoors, away from fire orBelt AugerHOW to Adjust the Belt Guide HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelHow To Check The Friction Wheel Remove Top Bolt each sideHow To Replace The Friction Wheel To Adjust the Carburetor HOW to Replace the Auger Shear BoltTo Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug To adjustTo Replace Engine Thoroughly clean the snow throwerOther Provide maximum performance for the next seasonTrouble CauseDifficult starting CorrectionScrew Frame AssemblyWasher 001087J30Motor Starter Electric Start AssemblyIdler Assembly Frame AssyCOVER, Bottom Case Gear Gear Case AssemblySEAL, OIL Bearing190 191 Drive Components217 255246 245247 2495OO Auger Housing Assembly9517 711862 9357 301380-853 340720 710026 760875 48O PULLEY, 4L 6.12XCraftsman Discharge Chute AssemblyWasher Plastic OO1087J40 Handle Assembly756 73O671 655 650 678 Wheel Assembly791 792 8812 Shift Yoke AssemblyChute Control ROD Assembly 867866 Decal Auger Clutch Symbol Decal Drive Clutch SymbolModel Plate Decal Chute HandCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number KEY Part Description RPM KEY Part NO. no27677A 650139KEY Part Lill IllIOA Retainer Ring 33290E Electric Starter VoltSpring Retainer Anti-drift SpringOO1087J52 KEY Part Description Idhhhh Part

536.88644 specifications

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