Craftsman 536.8852 operating instructions HOW to Adjust Theaugerbrake, Turn the adjuster nut See

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HOW TO ADJUST

THEAUGERBRAKE

The auger brake is adjusted at the faco tory to assure safe operation of the snowthrower. If the auger brake needs an adjustment, follow the steps below:

1.To access the auger brake, tilt the front of the unit up.

2.Make sure the auger drive belt is properly installed. See "How To Re- move The Auger Drive Belt".

3.Make sure the auger drive lever is

in the disengaged (released) posi- tion.

4.Turn the adjuster nut (See

Figure 16) in or out until the brake arm is in contact with the auger drive belt (See Figure 17).

5.Hold the auger drive lever in the en-

gaged position and push the brake arm down to remove all slack.

6.In correct adjustment, there will be 1/4 inch clearance between the

brake arm and the auger drive belt when the auger drive lever is engaged (See Figure 17).

Adjuster

Nut

Figure 16

Auger

Drive Bel

1/4 inch

Brake Arm

Figure 17

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Contents Snow Thrower Horse Power Displacement 10 cu, Fuel Tank Quart Spark P ug Product SpecificationsGeneral Recommendations Training Maintenance and Storage Let++ IIo A-q Tools Required Contents of Parts Bag actual sizeZAIild ChecklistChoke Control Used to start a cold Know Your Snow ThrowerAuger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger Discharge Chute Changes thedirecdon the snowisthrownTo Control Snow Discharge HOW to Move ForwardHOW to Throw Snow To Stop Your Snow ThrowerDipstick. do not overfill. See Figure Fill OILFill GAS Cold Start HOW to Start the EngineHOW to Stop the Engine Before Starting the EngineWhenever possible, discharge the snow down wind Warm StartFrozen Starter Snow Throwing TipsWET Packed Snow DRY and Average SnowSnow Banks and Drifts Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartAfter Each USE AFigure10 HOW to Remove the TOP CoverHOW to Remove the Belt Cover Remove the screws a and nuts B from the belt coverNot Overfill HOW to Change the Engine OILSpark Plug No tension on the idler arm HOW to Adjust Auger Drive CableTurn the adjuster nut See HOW to Adjust TheaugerbrakeHOW to Remove Auger Drive Belt To install the auger, reverse the above steps HOW to Remove the AugerAuger Housing To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug To Adjust the CarburetorTo adjust Other Snow ThrowerWater or dirt in fuelsystem CorrectionTroublecause Difficult startingFOO1072M25