•Remove fuel from tank, and stand blower on end,
•Pull rubber boot off the top of the spdng. Push the cable through the spring (see
figure below) to expose the threaded por- tion of the cable.
Cable spring_ | _ | Square end |
| Locknut |
•Hold the square end of the threaded por-
tion with pliers and adjust the Iocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed.
•Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable.
•Do the same for the other lever cable, if
needed.
NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or au-
ger 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:
AUGER DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the
auger drive belt. It may be loose or dam- aged. If it is damaged, replace it (see To Replace Belts paragraph on this page).
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
The traction drive belt (see next figure) has constant spring pressure and does not re- quire adjustment.
•Replace the traction drive belt if it is slip- ping (see To Replace Belts paragraph on this page).
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 or Service Center.
You will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts.
Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by re- moving the fuel line at the carburetor. Drain the gas into a container and reinstall the
fuel line.
CAUTION: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away from the fire or flame.
AUGER DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, and the auger drive belt (see figure below for location) is damaged, replace it as follows:
Au Drive Belt
er Drive
PulleyPulley
DrLveBeltiuide
Idler Pulley
Auger
Pulley
•Disconnect the spark plug wire.
•Remove the belt cover (See figure below).
Belt C_
1/4 X 1/2 In :hse f-tapping Screw
•Loosen the belt guide (see first figure this column) and pull away from the engine drive pulley.
•Loosen nut on the auger idler pulley (see first figure this column) and pull idler pulley away from the belt.
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