Snapper 1602 manual Belt Tension Adjustment

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Belt tension for the rotor drive is regulated by the position of the set collar on ,the rotor clutch rod . NormaRy a clearance of 1iZ” between the set collar and the clutch rod clip will properly tension this belt. Check this adjustment when the rotor clutch is engaged. Refer30 Figure 7.

Belt tensiop for transmission drive belt is reg- ulated by the position of the wire clamp on the ex- tension spring.

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Figure 7.

BELT STOPS ADJUSTMENT

On the drive pulley side of the engine, belt stops arc mounted as shown in Figure 9. Engage the rotor clutch and transmissioh clutch and check

OPERATION

Before attempting to start the engine or to op- erate the Sno-Away, refer to the engine manufac- turer’s owner’s manual for the proper fuel, oil, and procedure for starting the engine.

The operation of the rotor is controlled by the rotor clutch. To engage the rotor clutch, raise the foot pedal shown in Figure 9. To disengage the clutch, depress the foot pedal. Bear in mind that

the rotor will operate independently~of the forward travel of the Sno-Away, as long as the engine is run- ning and the clutch is engaged. Exercise caution at all times, and never attempt to remove snow or ice from the r&or housing or discharge spout unless the engine is stopped and rotor clutch is disengaged. To stop the engine, mow the throttle control lever all the way to the shut-off position.

If the engine fails to shut-off after moving the throttle control lever to the shut-off position, re- position the “shorting-wire” to make contact with the ignition shorting lever located on engine at end of throttle cable.

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.,~Aclearance between belts and belt stops. The belt stops will be properly ,adjusted when l/16” clear- ance is visible between the stops and the belts. To adjust, loosen the hex capscrews and reposition the stops to proper clearance. Retigbten hex capscrews to hold stops in proper position. Refer to Figure 9.

The direction of travel of the Sno-Away is controlled by the position of the transmission shift lever. Refer to Figure 2. When shifting the trans- mission, always release Touch-0-Matic control. With the clutch disengaged, push down on the trans- mission shift lever and the transmission will shift