Drive Belt; Adj Ustments; Auger Cable - Craftsman 247.88700 Owner's Manual

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Drive Belt
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NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the
new auger belt.
1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests
on the auger housing.
2. Remove the spring that connects the transmission
to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 14.
5. Place the new drive belt into the groove on the
engine pulley. See Figure 14.
6. Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive
belt on the drive pulley.
7. Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine
frame and secure the transmission.
8. Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.
Adj ustments
Auger Cable
Pedodic adjustment to the auger control cable may be
required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt.
Adjustment is needed if the augers seem to hesitate while
taming, but the engine maintains speed.
1. Remove belt cover by pressing the tabs that secure
it to the snow thrower housing. Pull the belt cover
from around the engine and chute and keep it
away. You can now access the auger cable.
2. Tighten two hex nuts on the auger cable towards
the spring to increase the tension on the auger belt.
See Figure 15.
3. Reassemble the belt cover.
Belt
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removed from
transmission)
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4.
Drive
Drive Belt
NOTE: Transmission shown pushed forward
Figure 14
Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure
on the drive belt.
Remove the drive belt from around the engine
pulley, and away from the unit.
Figure 15
Skid Shoe
Refer to page 6 for details.
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