raction Drive Belt

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3.Loosen the nut on the idler pulley and move the pulley toward the belt about 1/8". See Figure 23.

4.Tighten the nut.

5.Press the auger drive lever. Check the, tension on the belt (opposite au- ger idler pulley). The belt should deflect about 1/2" with moderate pressure (See Figure 24).

 

 

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NOTE: If the adjustment is not correct, repeat the adjustment.

6.Replace the belt cover.

7.Check the clutch control cable ad- justment.

8.Reconnect the spark plug wire.

Traction Drive Belt

The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require adjustment. Replace the traction drive belt if it is slipping. See To Replace Belts paragraph in this section.

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. A distributor's list is supplied in the parts manual.

You will need the assistance of a sec- ond person while replacing the belts.

How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt If the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not discharge snow. Replace the damaged belt as follows.

1.Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.

outdoors, away from fire or

,_ WARNING: Drain the gasoline flame.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3.Remove the screw from the belt cover. Remove the belt cover. See

Figure 22.

4.Remove the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame. See

Figure 25.

5.Loosen the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame. The au- ger housing and the motor mount

frame will separate, hinged by the bolts.

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6.Loosen the belt guide, Pull the belt guide away from the auger drive pulley. See Figure 23.

7.Loosen the nut on the idler pulley. Pull the idler pulley away from the auger drive belt.

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536.88626 specifications

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