Snapper 1694150, 1694295, 1694144, 1694296 manual Initial Setup & Assembly

INSTALL DRIVE BELT

8.Route the drive belt as shown in Figure 23. Note that the back of the belt rides in the back-side idlers

(B).

9.With the snowthrower drive belt installed, the trun- nion (A, Figure 24) should be between the marks (G) on spring tension bracket (B) for correct belt tension. Turn belt tension handle (C) to move trunnion for- ward or rearward until between marks.

If trunnion cannot be placed between marks, loosen capscrew (D) and reposition idler pulley (E) as nec- essary. The pivot bracket (F) should be perpendicu- lar to snowthrower hitch.

Initial Setup & Assembly

B

C

B

A

D

Figure 23. Belt Routing

A.Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley)

B.Back-side Idler Pulley

C.Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley)

D.Idler Pulley (V-pulley)

B	A	A	G	C
	G			E
	D			F

Figure 24. Adjusting Belt Tension

A. Trunnion	E. Idler Pulley
B. Spring Tension Bracket	F. Pivot Bracket
C. Handle	G. Tension Marks
D. Capscrew

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