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BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
the position of the set collar on ,the rotor clutch
rod. NormaRy a clearance of 1iZ" between the set
collar and the clutch rod clip will properly tension
this belt. Check this adjustment when the rotor
clutch is engaged. Refer30 Figure 7.
Belt tensiop
for transmission drive belt is reg-
ulated by the position of the wire clamp on the ex-
tension
spring.
Figure 7.
BELT STOPS ADJUSTMENT
On the drive pulley side of the engine, belt
stops arc mounted as shown in Figure 9. Engage
the rotor clutch and transmissioh clutch and check
clearance between belts and belt stops. The belt
stops will be properly ,adjusted when l/16" clear-
ance is visible between the stops and the belts. To
adjust, loosen the hex capscrews and reposition the
stops to proper clearance. Retigbten hex capscrews
to hold stops in proper position. Refer to Figure 9.
OPERATION
Before attempting to start the engine or to op-
erate the Sno-Away, refer to the engine manufac-
turer's owner's manual for the proper fuel, oil, and
procedure for starting the engine.
rotor clutch. To engage the rotor clutch, raise the
foot pedal shown in Figure 9.
clutch, depress the foot pedal. Bear in mind that
the rotor will operate independently~of
travel of the Sno-Away, as long as the engine is run-
ning and the clutch is engaged. Exercise caution at
all times, and never attempt to remove snow or ice
from the r&or housing or discharge spout unless
the engine is stopped and rotor clutch is disengaged.
To stop the engine, mow the throttle control lever
all the way to the shut-off position.
If the engine fails to shut-off after moving the
throttle control lever to the shut-off position, re-
position the "shorting-wire" to make contact with
the ignition shorting lever located on engine at end
of throttle cable.
The direction of travel of the Sno-Away is
controlled by the position of the transmission shift
lever. Refer to Figure 2. When shifting the trans-
mission, always release Touch-0-Matic control.
With the clutch disengaged, push down on the trans-
mission shift lever and the transmission will shift
To disengage the
the forward
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