Adjustments
BELT ADJUSTMENT
Auger Drive Belt
If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose, replace it. See “Belt Replacement” in this section of the manual.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Remove screw (B, Figure 26) from belt cover (A). Remove belt cover (A).
3.Loosen nut (D, Figure 27) on auger idler pulley (B) and move auger idler pulley towards belt about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
4.Tighten nut (D).
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Figure 26. Belt Cover
A.Belt Cover
B.Screws,
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5.Engage auger drive clutch. Check tension on belt (opposite idler pulley). Belt should deflect about
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| Figure 27). You may have to move the idler pulley | B | E |
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6. | Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 26) securing with | D |
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| screws (B). | 1/2” (12.5 mm) | |
7. | Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, he |
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| cables will need to be adjusted. See “Cable |
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| Adjustment” in this section of the manual. |
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8. | Attach the spark plug wire. | C |
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drive disengages when released. ReproductionD. Nut
Traction Drive Belt
The traction drive belt has constant spring | ressu | Figure 27. Auger Belt Deflection |
and does not require an adjustment. If the traction | A. Engine Drive Pulley | |
drive belt is slipping,replace the belt. S | “B lt | B. Idler Pulley (Engaged Position) |
Replacement” in this section of the manual. | C. Auger Drive Pulley | |
Note: After adjustments are complet , make sure the | E. Auger Belt |
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