Simplicity 1694144 Operator's Manual page 22

INSTALL DRIVE BELT
8. Route the drive belt as shown in Figure 23. Note
that the back of the belt rides in the back-side idlers
(B).
9. With the snowthrower drive belt installed, the trun-
nion (A, Figure 24) should be between the marks (G)
on spring tension bracket (B) for correct belt tension.
Turn belt tension handle (C) to move trunnion for-
ward or rearward until between marks.
If trunnion cannot be placed between marks, loosen
capscrew (D) and reposition idler pulley (E) as nec-
essary. The pivot bracket (F) should be perpendicu-
lar to snowthrower hitch.
B
A
Figure 23. Belt Routing
A. Snowthrower Pulley (V-pulley)
B. Back-side Idler Pulley
C. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley)
D. Idler Pulley (V-pulley)
B
A
Figure 24. Adjusting Belt Tension
A. Trunnion
B. Spring Tension Bracket
C. Handle
D. Capscrew
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C
A
G
G
D
E. Idler Pulley
F. Pivot Bracket
G. Tension Marks
B
D
C
E
F