Craftsman C950-52850-0 Owner's Manual page 32

How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt
If the snowthrower will not move forward, check the traction
drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn
or damaged, replace the belt as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the auger drive belt. See "How To Remove The
Auger Drive Belt" in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
section.
3. Remove the e- -ring from one end of the swing plate
axle rod. Remove the swing plate axle rod to allow the
the swing plate to pivot forward (see Figure 32).
4. Remove the traction drive spring.
5. Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction
drive pulley and from the engine pulley. Replace the
traction drive belt with an original factory replacement
belt available from an authorized service center.
6. Install the new traction drive belt onto the traction
drive pulley and onto engine pulley.
7. Make sure the traction drive idler pulley is properly
aligned with the traction drive belt.
8. Attach the traction drive spring.
9. Install the swing plate axle rod and secure with the
e-ring removed earlier.
10. The bottom of the swing plate must be positioned be-
tween the alignment tabs. Make sure the swing plate
is properly secured (see Figure 33).
NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction
drive belt has been replaced, then check to make
sure that the swing plate is positioned between the
alignment tabs.
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11. Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Re-
move The Auger Drive Belt" in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
section.
12. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To Adjust The Belt
Guide" in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR section.
13. Install the bottom panel (see Figure 30).
14. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
15. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (see Figure 28).
16. Check the adjustment of the cables. See "How To Check
And Adjust The Cables" in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
section.
17. Connect the spark plug wire.
Alignment Tabs
Swing Plate
Figure 33