ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE

1.Remove the two screws that secure the sides of the belt cover (Figure 5-4, Item F) to the snow- thrower. Take the belt cover off the snowthrower.

2.Push the idler (Figure 5-9, Item T) sideways to tighten the auger drive belt.

3.Look at the brake arm hole (Figure 5-9, Item U). This hole should be flush with the outside of the right-hand side of the frame.

4.If the brake arm hole is not flush with the outside of the right-hand side of the frame, loosen the two screws (Figure 5-9, Item V) and move arm (Figure 5-9, Item W) sideways as necessary. Tighten the two screws and then repeat Steps 2 and 3.

5.Check auger drive cable tension. It should be taut when the auger drive handle is not engaged (when it is not squeezed down). Adjust tension at the auger drive cable'eadjustment section (at the lower end of the handlebar) (Figure 5-6).

Auger Drive Belt Removal and Installation

CAUTION Before removing or install- ing the auger drive belt, shut the engine off, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug, and remove the engine ignition key.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.

1.Remove the two screws that secure the sides of the belt cover (Figure 5-4, Item F) to the snow- thrower. Take the belt cover off the snowthrower.

2.Remove the screw (Figure 5-7, Item N), worm gear, and support (Figure 5-7, Item M).

3.Remove the two (each side) flange screws (Figure 5-9, Item X) from the snowthrower.

4.Slowly pivot the rear half of the snowthrower back. Rest the handlebars on a stable object.

5.Take the auger drive belt (Figure 5-8, Item P) off the engine auger drive pulley (Figure 5-8, Item Q). You may have to loosen the bolt that secures the belt guide (Figure 5-9, Item S) to the back of the engine and move the belt guide out of the way.

6.Loosen the two belt guides that are located on the back of the auger housing, below the auger drive pulley. Rotate the belt guides out of the way.

7.Take the old auger drive belt off the engine pulley and auger drive pulley.

To install the auger drive belt:

1.Place the new auger drive belt into the groove in the auger drive pulley.

2.Move one of the belt guides on the back of the auger housing (below the auger drive pulley) so that its "leg" is 1/16-inch away from the auger drive belt. Hold the belt guide in this position. Tighten the bolt that secures this belt guide to the back of the auger housing. Repeat this step for the remaining belt guide.

3.Retighten the bolt that secures the belt guide (Figure 5-9, Item S) to the engine.

4.Move the rear half of the snowthrower close to the front half. Place the auger drive belt into the the groove in the engine auger drive pulley.

5.Move the snowthrower halves together. Align the four attachment bolt holes (two on each side). Loosely intall the screws (Figure 5-9, Item X) that secure the halves of the snowthrower together. Firmly tighten these screws.

6.Reinstall the worm gear and support (Figure 5-7, Item M) to the left-hand side of the snowthrower. Firmly tighten the bolt that holds it in place. Rotate the chute control crank to make sure that the deflector chute turns freely. If it doesn't,loosen the bolt (Figure 5-7, Item N) and move the support inward or outward as necessary so that the dis- charge chute does not bind when you rotate the chute control crank.

7.Adjust the Auger Drive Cable. See "Auger Drive Cable Adjustment".

8.Reinstall the belt cover on the snowthrower.

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5210R specifications

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