a. With the traction drive clutch lever disengaged, loosen the jam nut on the cable adjuster.

b. Turn the adjuster body up the cable to decrease the distance between the clutch lever and handlebar.

c. Turn the adjuster body down the cable to increase the distance between the clutch lever and handlebar.

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1.Traction Clutch Cable

2.Adjuster Body

3.Jam Nut

Figure 41

5.Check the traction clutch lever distance and repeat adjustment steps if necessary.

6.Tighten the jam nut on the traction cable adjustor body.

7.With the clutch disengaged, check that there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) clearance between friction disc and drive plate assembly (Figure 42).

>1/32 in.

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(.8 mm)

Figure 42

IMPORTANT: If traction clutch cannot be adjusted within specified range, see your Dealer for repairs.

ATTACHMENT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Remove old attachment drive belts:

1.Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire and allow unit to cool completely.

2.Remove belt cover and chute gear cover (921004, 006, 007, 008, 009)

(Figure 43).

3.Rotate discharge chute all the way to the left (as viewed from the operator’s position).

4.921004, 006, 007, 008, 009: Remove hair pin under the control panel connecting the discharge chute rod to the chute rotation lever and slide the discharge chute rod forward.

921005: Remove spring pin from chute crank and separate.

IMPORTANT: Disconnect chute lock cable and deflector cable, if equipped (921004, 006, 007, 008, 009).

5.Remove belt finger (Figure 39).

6.Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle).

IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing six cap screws before separating unit.

7. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing.

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