Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

 

WARNING

5. Tilt machine

forward to

gain access

to drive

 

system area. Secure machine

in the tilted

position

DO NOT

attempt

any

adjustments, maintenance,

to prevent

tipping

over. Remove drive system cover

service, or

repairs,

with

engine running. Stop auger.

plate. See

Figure 4.5.

 

 

Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be

safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed from carburetor.

4.1.2.AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT

 

(Continued From Previous Page)

 

 

4.

Recheck cable for proper extension (3/8").

 

 

5.

Reinstall

belt cover.

 

 

4.1.3. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT

 

 

Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.

 

 

Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,

 

 

fraying, severed or belt strands exposed.

 

 

1.

Remove

belt cover. Refer to Figure 4.2.

REMOVE

DRIVE

2.

Remove

discharge chute.

SYSTEM

COVER

3.Loosen both auger/impeller belt guides. See

Figure 4.4.

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.5

IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to

6. Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley.

install auger drive belt.

 

 

Route auger belt through drive system in between

4. Remove auger drive belt from around engine

rubber drive tire and drive disc.

pulley. See

Figure 4.4.

 

 

7. Route new auger drive belt through drive

 

 

 

 

AUGER

DRIVE BELT

system.

NOTE:

New belt has to be routed in

 

!

 

between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position

 

 

it around

auger

pulley.

LOOSEN

 

 

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8. Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive

BELT

GUIDE

/

pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive

 

 

 

disc pulley groove.

 

 

 

9. Route auger drive belt around engine auger drive

 

 

 

pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive

 

 

 

disc pulley groove.

 

 

 

10. Position both belt guides to have a clearance of

 

 

 

118"from auger drive belt (with control engaged) and

 

 

 

tighten securely.

 

 

 

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11. Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive

system cover Tighten screws securely

 

 

Adjust idler for proper belt tension and control

/

PULLEY

cable for proper spring extension. Refer to Section

"Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment".

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.4

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Snapper 155223 important safety instructions V12

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