Lift Adjustment; Belt Tension Adjustment - Snapper 42" Single-Stage Snowthrower Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

Lift Adjustment

In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4"-5"
off the ground.
LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Fully raise the attachment lift. The snow thrower
should be approximately 4"-5" off the ground. If not,
go to step 2.
2. Lower the snow thrower and adjust the front set collar
(A, Figure 5) to achieve the correct lift height.

Belt Tension Adjustment

Adjust belt tension if the tension lever does not adjust
belt tension properly.
1. Loosen bolt (A, Figure 6) on idler pulley (D), located
on the left side of the hitch assembly.
2. Move belt tension lever to the released position (C).
3. Move idler pulley (D) backwards or forwards to adjust
snow thrower drive belt tension.
4. Move belt tension lever to the locked tension position
(B).
5. Test snow thrower and repeat adjustment as needed.
Figure 5. Height Adjustment Collar
Figure 6. Belt Tension Adjustment
A. Idler Pulley Bolt
B. Belt Tension Lever – Locked Position
C. Belt Tension Lever – Tension Released Position
D. Idler Pulley
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A
B
D
C
A