Snapper 10524, 11528, 1332, 1338, 13388 manual Traction Drive Tension, Adjustments

	Adjustments
TRACTION DRIVE TENSION
Initial Adjustment
1. Lift the bellcrank arm (C, Figure 19) up as far as it will
go.
2. While holding the bell crank arm (C) up, adjust the
cable until all the slack is removed.	A
3. Back the adjustment screw (E) out 7-8 turns. Tighten
nut (D).	D
4. Start engine and check that the system disengages
when the control is released.	E
	C
WARNING	B
Do not over-tighten, as this may cause traction	Figure 19. Traction Drive Adjustment
drive to engage without depressing the traction
	A. Adjusting Flats
drive control (bellcrank arm must remain in down
	B. Spring Hook
position).
	C. Bellcrank Arm
Verify that the cables are not over-tightened: With	D. Nut
speed selector in position 1 and traction drive	E. Adjustment Screw
control fully released, push snowthrower forward.
The unit should move forward freely.

If unit does not move forward freely, the cable has been over-tightened. To remedy, loosen tension on clutch cable slightly, and recheck.

Run-In Adjustment

ALL MODELS

1.After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment. Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten- sion on cable. A small amount of bellcrank arm movement is permissible if unit passes operating checks described in the Caution above.

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