Lift Assist Adjustment; Belt Tension Adjustment; Belt Replacement - Briggs & Stratton 1695360 Operator's Manual

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a
Figure51
IMPORTANT NOTE
DO NOT OVER-COMPRESS THE SPRING.
In addition to providing downward pressure, the spring is
an elastic medium that absorbs shocks caused by bumps
and cracks in ground surfaces. Over-compressing the
spring defeats this and may cause damage to the unit.

Lift Assist Adjustment

Tighten the lift assist bolt (a, Figure 52) to increase the
amount of lift assist.
a
Figure 52

Belt Tension Adjustment

1. With the snowthrower drive belt installed, trunnion (a,
Figure 53) should be between marks (g) on spring
tension bracket (b) for correct belt tension.
2. Turn belt tension handle (c) to move trunnion (a)
forward or rearward until it is between marks (g).
b
3. If trunnion cannot be placed between marks,
loosen capscrew (d) and reposition idler pulley
(e) as necessary. The pivot bracket (f) should be
perpendicular to the hitch. Retighten capscrew (d) and
repeat step 2.
b a
Figure 53

Belt Replacement

1. Loosen the drive belt by turning the handle (c, Figure
54).
2. Remove the belt from the pulley (1, Figure 54) inside
the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower from the
tractor.
3. Loosen the lockwashers and nuts securing two belt
stops on idler pulleys (4 and 5).
4. Install new belt as shown.
5. Retighten belt stops and adjust the belt tension.
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1
Figure 54
Troubleshooting
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a
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d
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