Adjustments
EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT
If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure.
1.Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2.Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 20).
3.Turn the adjustment nut (A) to lengthen or shorten the cable. The cable should be tightened just until all slack is removed from the lever, however it must not engage the Easy Turn™ release without depressing the control lever.
4.Tighten the jam nut.
B |
A |
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 21) from belt cover (A). Remove belt cover (A).
3.Loosen nut (D, Figure 20) on auger idler pulley (B) and move auger idler pulley towards belt about 1/8 inch (3mm).
Figure 20. Cable Adjustment
A.Adjustment Nut
B.Jam Nut
B
BA
4.Tighten nut (D).
5.Engage auger drive clutch. Check tension on belt (opposite idler pulley). Belt should deflect about 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) with moderate pressure see Figure 22). You may have to move the idler pulley more than once to obtain the correct tension.
6.Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 21) securing with screws (B).
7.Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted. (see Cable Adjustment in this section of the manual).
8.Attach the spark plug wire.
Traction Drive Belt
The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping,replace the belt. See Belt Replacement in this section of the manual.
Figure 21. Belt Cover
A.Belt Cover
B.Screws
A
BE
D | 1/2” (12.5mm) |
| Deflection |
C
