•Check clutch control cable adjustment, see page 17.
•Reconnect spark plug wire.
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction drive belt (see second figure on page 18) for wear (Check other causes also in the Trouble Shooting Points section). If the traction drive belt needs to be replaced, proceed as follows:
•Disconnect the spark plug wire.
•Remove the belt cover (see last figure on page 18).
•Loosen the belt guides and putt away from engine drive pulley (see first figure).
•Loosen nut on auger idler and pull auger idler pulley away from belt. Note location of idler pulley for later
•Remove auger drive belt from engine pul- ley.
•Pull the idler pulley away from the drive belt, allowing belt to be positioned onto engine pulley.
•Release idler pulley. Ensure idler pulley is properly engaged with belt.
•Reinstall auger drive belt.
•Adjust belt guides (see To Adjust The Belt Guides paragraph below).
•Adjust idler on auger belt.
•Reinstall the'belt cover.
•Reconnect the spark plug wire.
| Belt Guide |
f | (LeftHand) |
(Right Hand) | 3/32 Inch |
Auger |
|
TO ADJUST THE FRICTION WHEEL
If the snow thrower will not move forward,
you need to check the traction drive belt, the traction drive cable or the friction wheel. If
the friction wheel is damaged, it will need to be replaced (see the To Replace Friction Wheel paragraph on page 20). If the friction
wheel is not wom, check the adjustment, as follows:
•Disconnect the spark plug wire.
•Drain the gasoline from the gas tank.
•Stand snow thrower on the auger housing end.
•Remove the bottom panel (see figure be-
low).
Motor Mount Frame | Remove Top Bolts |
Panel
TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDES
After you replace the traction or auger drive belt, you need to adjust one or both of the belt guides. Proceed as follows:
•Disconnect the spark plug wire.
•Remove the belt cover (See last figure on page 18).
•Engage the auger drive clutch lever.
•Measure the distance between the belt guides and the belt (See next figure). The distance should be 3/32" for each guide.
•If adjustment is necessary, loosen the belt guide mounting bolts. Move the belt guides to the correct position. Tighten the mounting bolts.
•Reinstall the belt cover.
•Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Housing
(each side)
•Position the shifter lever in first (1) gear.
•Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc drive plate. The right outer side of the disc drive plate should be 3" from the center of the friction wheel (See figure be-
low).
WheelShaft
19
