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TO REPLACE BELT
The drive belt on this snow thrower is of
special construction and should be replaced with original equipment, belts are available
from your nearest Craftsman Store or Serv- ice Center.
A_ CAUTION: Oreintheqasoline out-
doors, away from the _"ireor Tlame
If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, and the auger drive belt (see second
figure on page for location) is damaged, re- place it as follows:
TO ADJUSTTHE BELT GUIDE
•Disconnect the spark plug wire.
•Remove the belt cover by removing the screw and flatwasher on the left and right hand side (see second figure on this page).
•Engage the auger drive clutch lever.
•Measure the distance between the belt guide and the belt (see figure below). The distance should be 1/8" for belt guide.
•If adjustment is necessary, loosen the belt guide mounting bolt. Move the belt guide to the correct position. Tighten the
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