BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove spark plug wire.

2.Have someone engage auger drive.

3.Measure the distance between the belt guide and bell The distance should be 1/8 inch (3.175 rnrn) for guide. See Figure 31,

 

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4.If adjustment is necessary, loosen belt guide mounting bolt. Move belt guide to the correct position,Tight- en mounting bolt.

5, Reinstall belt cover.

6, Reconnect spark plug wire,

HOW TO CHECK AND

ADJUST THE CABLES

The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces- sary, If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary.

Whenever belts are adjusted or re- placed, the cables will need to be ad- justed.

To check for correct adjustment, un- hook "Z" fitting at clutch lever (see Figure 32).

1.Move clutch lever to the full forward position (just contacting plastic bumper). Holding cable tight, note

position of fitting to hole in clutch le- ver.

"Z" Fitting

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2.The center of the "Z" titting should be between the center and top of the hole in the clutch lever, Adjust either the auger drive cable or the traction drive cable as as necessary

according to the following ins'_uc- tions.

Auger Drive Cable Adjustment

1.Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine steps.

2.Stand the snow thrower up on the fTontend of the auger housing.

3.Push cable through spring to ex- pose the threaded portion of the cable (see Figure 33).

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4.Hold square end of threaded portion with pliers and adjust Iccknut in or out until correct adjustment is reached. Pull cable back through spring and connect cable.

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