To Adjust The Clutch Control Cables; To Adjust Belts; Traction Drive Belt; Auger Drive Belt - Craftsman 536.884821 Owner's Manual

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TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL
CABLES
Pedodicadjustment ofthecables may berequired due to
non'natstretch andwearonthe belts Tocheckfor correct
adjustment, the controllever mustbe in Ihe fullforward
position, r esting on theplasticbumper+Thecontrol cables
are correctly adjustedwhenthecenterofthe"Z"Fittingis
in the centerofthe holeandthere is nodroopin thecable
(See Fig, 22),,
If adjustmentis necessary:
• Remove gas fromgas tank+Standblower on end
e Disconnect the "Z" Fitting from drive lever.
• Push the cable through the spring (See Fig+23) to
expose the threaded portion of the cable+
• Hold the square end of the threaded portion with
pliers and adjust the Iocknut in or outuntilthe excess
slack is removed,,
e Pull the cable back through the springand connect
the cable. Do the same for the other lever cabte+
NOTE: Whenever the tractiondrive or auger belts are
adjusted or replaced, thecableswillneed tobe adjusted.
TO ADJUST BELTS
Belts stretch during normal use+ If you need to adjust
the belts due to wear or stretch, proceed as follows:
TRACTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)
The traction drivebelt has constantspringpressure and
does not require adjustment,, Check the clutch control
cable adjustment before replacing the belt
Replacethe traction drive belt if it+sstill slipping (see To
Replace Beltsparagraph on page 19).
AUGER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)
If your snowthrowerwillnot dischargesnow,checkthe
controlcable adjustment+ if it is correct,then checkthe
conditionof the auger drive bell tt may be loose or
damaged+If it is damaged, replace it. See To Replace
Belts paragraph on page 19+If the auger drive belt is
loose, adjustas follows:
• Disconnectthe sparkplug wire.
Remove the belt cover_
e
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Loosen the nut on the idler pulley(See Fig+25) and
movethe pulleytowardthe belt about1/8",,
• Tighten the nut.
• Press the auger drive tever_ Check the tensionon
the belt (opposite idler pulley) The belt should
deflect about 1/2" with moderate pressure (See Fig+
24)+
NOTE: You may have tomove the idler pulley morethan
once to obtain the correct tension
e Replace the belt cover.
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CONTROL LEVER
MUST BE IN FULL
FORWARD POS_.
TION (Ju=t Contact.
lng Plastic Bumper)
WHEN CHECKING
TRACTION DRIVE _
LEVER _"_..,___?.
"Z" FITTING
_'_ PLASTIC BUMPER
TRACTION
DRIVE
FIG+22
FIG. 23
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. DFIIVE PULLEY
_ I12 INCH
ID_R PULLEY---_ } .__',_4.,_ DEFLEC33ON
\ ' /---i.PeLLER
PULLEY
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FIG. 24
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TRACTIO. Drove .ELT ......... ,dGE. R+VE B .T
TRACTION DRWE BELT GUIDE
PULLEY (Left Hand)
BELT GUIDE AUGER
(Right Hind) PULLEY
DRIVE AUGER IDLER
IDLER PULLEY PULLEY
FIG+25
• Check the clutchcontrol cable adjustmenL
• Reconnect the spad_plugwire.