BELT ADJUSTMENT

Traction Drlve Belt

The tractiondrive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping, replace the belt. See =How To Replace The Belts" in the Service And Adjustment section.

Auger Drive Belt

If your snow blower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjust- ment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose, replace it (see "How To Replace The Belts" in this section of the manual).

1.Disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Remove screw from belt coven Remove belt cover (see Figure 25).

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. Loosen nut on auger idler pulley and move auger idler pulley towards belt about 1/8 inch (3 mm) (see Figure 29).

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. Have someone engage auger drive clutch. Check tension on belt (op- posite idler pulley). Belt shouldde- flect about 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) with moderate pressure (Figure 26). You may have to move idler pulley more than once to obtain the correctten- sion.

 

 

 

 

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6.Reinstall belt cover.

. Whenever belts are adjustedor re- placed, the cables will need to be adjusted. (See Cable Adjustmentin this section of the manual).

8.Attach the spark plug wire.

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536881851 specifications

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