Traction Drive Tension - Simplicity 10528 Operator's Manual

Adjustments
TRACTION DRIVE TENSION
Initial Adjustment
1.With the drive lever released there should be no slack
in the cable when moved slightly from side to side,
but bellcrank arm remains in fully down position.
1. To adjust tension on the cable loosen adjustment hex
nut (D, Figure 19) by holding the adjusting flats (A).
Turn the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is
a phillips screw and the head can be held or turned
by inserting a screwdriver through the traction drive
clutch cable spring
3. Engage the drive lever to check the adjustment.
When correct, tighten hex nut securely. The unit
should able to be pushed forward and back freely.
WARNING
Do not over-tighten, as this may cause traction
drive to engage without depressing the traction
drive control (bellcrank arm must remain in down
position).
Verify that the cables are not over-tightened: With
speed selector in position 1 and traction drive
control fully released, push snowthrower forward.
The unit should move forward freely.
If unit does not move forward freely, the cable has
been over-tightened. To remedy, loosen tension
on clutch cable slightly, and recheck.
Run-In Adjustment
ALL MODELS
,
After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment.
Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten-
sion on cable. A small amount of bellcrank arm
movement is permissible if unit passes operating
checks described in the Caution above.
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Figure 19. Traction Drive Adjustment
A. Adjusting Flats
B. Spring Hook
C. Bellcrank Arm
D. Nut
E. Adjustment Screw
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