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ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR

BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove spark plug wire.

2.Have someone engage auger drive.

3.Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt. The distance should be 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) for guide. See Figure 33.

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

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Belt Guide

 

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1/8Inch(3175

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5.Reinstall belt cover.

Figure 33

6.Reconnect spark plug wire.

CABLE ADJUSTMENT - TRACTION DRIVE AND AUGER DRIVE

The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary, if the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment wilt be necessary.

Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted.

To check for correct adjustment unhook "Z" fitting at clutch lever (see Figure 34):

1.Move clutch lever to the full forward position (just con- tacting plastic bumper). Holding cable tight, note posi- tion of fitting to hole in clutch lever.

2.The center of the "Z" fitting should be between the centre and top of the hole in the clutch lever.

If Adjustment is Necessary (see Figure 35)

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1.Remove gas from gas tank.

2.Stand blower on end.

3.Push cable through spring to expose the threaded por- tion of the cable.

4.Hold square end of threaded portion with pliers and ad- just Iocknut in or out until correct adjustment is reached.

Pull cable back through spring and connect cable.

 

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"Z" Fitting

Control

lever

 

forward

position

 

(just

contacting

 

plastic bumper)

 

when

checking

 

cable

length.

 

must

be in full

Plastic

Bumper

Figure 34

Squa_

Cable

Spdng

Locknut

Figure 35

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Craftsman C950-52930-0 owner manual Belt Guide Adjustment, Cable Adjustment Traction Drive and Auger Drive