Craftsman 536.88644 To Replace Belts, Traction Drive Belt, How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt

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Traction Drive

Belt

Auger Drive

 

 

Belt

 

 

Guide

Idler Pulley

 

Drive

 

Pulley

Loosen this nut

Figure 23

3.Loosen the nut on the idler pulley and move the pulley toward the belt about 1/8". See Figure 23.

4.Tighten the nut.

5.Press the auger drive lever. Check the _ension on the belt (opposite au-

ger idler pulley). The belt should deflect about 1/2" with moderate

pressure (See Figure 24).

 

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Pulley

Auger idler

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Pulley

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1/2 Inch

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Figure 24

NOTE: If the adjustment is not correct, repeat the adjustment.

6.Replace the belt cover.

7.Check the clutch control cable ad- justment.

8.Reconnect the spark plug wire.

Traction Drive Belt

The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require adjustment. Replace the traction drive belt if it is slipping. See To Replace Belts paragraph in this section.

TO REPLACE BELTS

The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest Craftsman Store. A distributor's list is supplied in the parts manual.

You will need the assistance of a sec- ond person while replacing the belts.

How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt

If the auger drive belt is damaged, the

snow thrower will not discharge snow. Replace the damaged belt as follows.

1.Remove the gas from the gas tank.

Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.

outdoors, away from fire or

,_ WARNING: Drain the gasoline flame.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3.Remove the screw from the belt cover. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22.

4.Remove the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame. See

Figure 25.

5.Loosen the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame. The au- ger housing and the motor mount

frame will separate, hinged by the bolts.

Panel

Bottom

Mount ...._-K_

1_/'Auger

Housing

Frame" _

Remove top bolt (each L

side)/ %

Loosen bottom

(Each Side)

Figure 25

6.Loosen the belt guide. Pull the belt guide away from the auger drive pulley. See Figure 23.

7.Loosen the nut on the idler pulley. Pull the idler pulley away from the auger drive belt.

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Icrrftsmrni 001087JEspanol Wash Hands After HandlingTraining PreparationMaintenance and Storage Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a roofSafetyWarningSymbols 11/32 SplitLockwasher4-20 To Remove Snow Thrower From Carton Tools Required for AssemblyThrower Remove from the carton Place until needed for storageCaught between the upper and lower handle To Assemble the Handle and Crank AssemblyLoosen, but do not Universal To Install Shifter KnobPin. Spread ends of cotter pin to DriveHOW to SET the Skid Height Snow Chute AssemblyChecklist Service And Adjustment sectionKnow Your Snow Thrower Choke Control Used to start a coldTo USE Wheel Lockout PIN HOW to Move Forward and BackwardTo Stop Your Snow Thrower To Control Snow DischargeFill GAS Before Starting the EngineDicates that alcohol blended Electric starter, if equipped To Stop EngineTo Start Engine Cold StartEngine runs smoothly, move choke lever to No Choke Position Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 CWarm Start Frozen StarterSnow Throwing Tips 001087J16General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities After Each USE LUBRICATION-EVERY 25 Hours Product Specifications AS Required Wheel and disc drive plateSpark Plug LubricationTo Change Engine OIL 001087J19To Adjust Skid Height To Adjust Scraper BARTo Adjust Belts HOW to Check and Adjust CablesDrive Lever Traction Drive Belt How To Remove The Auger Drive BeltTo Replace Belts Side/ %Belt Outdoors, away from fire orTraction Drive Belt AugerHow To Check The Friction Wheel HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelHOW to Adjust the Belt Guide Remove Top Bolt each sideHow To Replace The Friction Wheel To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug HOW to Replace the Auger Shear BoltTo Adjust the Carburetor To adjustTo Replace Other Thoroughly clean the snow throwerEngine Provide maximum performance for the next seasonDifficult starting CauseTrouble CorrectionWasher Frame AssemblyScrew 001087J30Electric Start Assembly Motor StarterFrame Assy Idler AssemblyCOVER, Bottom SEAL, OIL Gear Case AssemblyCase Gear Bearing217 Drive Components190 191 255247 245246 249Auger Housing Assembly 5OO48O PULLEY, 4L 6.12X 9517 711862 9357 301380-853 340720 710026 760875Discharge Chute Assembly CraftsmanWasher Plastic Handle Assembly OO1087J4073O 756Wheel Assembly 671 655 650 678Shift Yoke Assembly 791 792 8812867 Chute Control ROD Assembly866 Model Plate Decal Drive Clutch SymbolDecal Auger Clutch Symbol Decal Chute HandCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number KEY Part NO. no KEY Part Description RPM650139 27677ALill Ill KEY PartIOA Spring Retainer 33290E Electric Starter VoltRetainer Ring Anti-drift SpringOO1087J52 KEY Part Description Part Idhhhh
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