To Adjust Side Plates; To Adjust The Clutch Control; To Adjust Belt - Craftsman 536.884780 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK
AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK-
ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.
TO ADJUST SIDE PLATES
This snow thrower is equipped with two side plates,
located on the outside of the auger housing (See FIG. 1).
These side plates assist in self-propelling the snow
thrower.
To adjust:
• Setsnowthrower onlevelsurface.
• Loosen lowerscrew on side plates.
• Raise bottom edge of side plates to have a 1/4"
clearance.
• Tighten screws securely.
TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL
CABLE
Periodic adjustment of the cable may be required due to
normal stretch and wear on the belts. To check for correct
adjustment, the control lever must be in the full forward
position, resting on the plastic bumper. The control cable
is correctly adjusted when the center of the '_" fitting is
between the center and top of the hole in the clutch lever
and there is no droop in the cable (See FIG. 2).
If adjustment is necessary:
• Disconnect'2" Fittingfrom drive lever (See FIG. 2).
• Push the cable through the spring (See FIG. 3) to
expose the threaded portion of the cable.
• Holdthe squareend ofthethreaded portionwithpliers
and adjustthe Iocknutin or out untilthe excess slack
is removed (See FIG. 3).
• Pull the cable back through the spring and connect
the cable (See FIG. 3).
NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or auger belt is
adjusted or replaced,the cableswill need to be adjusted.
TO ADJUST BELT
I
LEVEL SURFACE
LOWER SCREW
IEPLATE
FIG. 1
CONTROL LEVER
MUST BE IN FULL
FORWARD POSITION
(Just Cordact|ng
Plastic Bumper) WHEN
CHECKING
PLASTIC BUMPER
FIG. 2
Belts stretch during normal use. If your snow throwerwill
not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment.
If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive
belt. It may be loose ordamaged. If it is damaged, replace
it (See To Replace Belts paragraph on page 18).
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FIG. 3
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