Adjust The Chute Crank; How To Adjust The Brake Pad - Craftsman 536.885214 Operator's Manual

_ ARNING: To prevent acci-
dental starting when making
any adjustments or repairs,
always disconnect the spark plug
wire and place it where it cannot
make contact with the spark plug.
ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK
If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the
left or right, adjust as follows.
1. Remove the top cover. See "How To
Remove The Top Cover".
2. Loosen the nuts.
3. Move the crank adjusting bracket
to allow 1/8 inch (3ram) clearance
4.
between the notch in the flange and
the outer diameter of the worm gear.
Tighten the nuts.
Crank
Adjusting
Bracket
Worm
Gear
Figure 13
HOW TO ADJUST THE BRAKE PAD
IMPORTANT: An adjustment is only
necessary if the brake pad has become
loose or has been removed. To adjust,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the top cover. See "How To
Remove The Top Cover".
2. Remove the belt cover. See "How
To Remove The Belt Cover".
Screw
Brake Pad
Drive Belt
3. Tie the auger drive lever to the han-
dle. This will engage the drive sys-
tem.
4. Loosen the screw and nut on the
brake pad arm (Figure 14).
5. Set the clearance between the
brake pad and the drive belt to 1/8
inch•
6. Tighten the screw and nut on the
brake pad arm.
Belt Guide
Brake Roller
Figure 14
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