Belt Adjustment - Craftsman c950-52913-0 Owner's Manual

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Traction Drive Belt
The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require
an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping, replace the belt. See au-
thorized dealer.
Auger Drive Belt
If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjust-
ment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is
damaged or loose, replace it (see authorized dealer).
Auger Drive Belt Adjustment:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove screw (A A , Figure 36) from belt cover (B B ). Remove belt cover.
3. Loosen nut on idler drive pulley (A A , Figure 37) and move idler drive
pulley towards belt about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
WARNING: Do not over-tighten, as this may lift the
lever and cause the auger drive to be engaged without
depressing the auger control.
4. Tighten nut.
5. With the aid of an assistant, engage the auger drive clutch. Check ten-
sion on belt which is opposite idler pulley (B B , Figure 37). Belt should
deflect about 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) with moderate pressure. You may
have to move idler pulley more than once to obtain the correct ten-
sion.
6. Reinstall belt cover (B B , Figure 36). Tighten screw (A A ).
7. Attach the spark plug wire.
NOTE: Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will
need to be adjusted (see "Check and Adjust the Cables" sec-
tion).
Check Auger Drive Belt:
1. Release the auger control lever. T T he auger must stop within 5 sec-
onds.
2. If auger does not operate properly, stop engine and repeat "Auger
Drive Belt Adjustment."
Adjusting Auger Drive Belt
A
B
Check Tension on Auger Drive Belt
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MAINTENANCE
B
A A
Figure 36
Figure 37