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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger.
Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire
and secure wire away from spark plug.
4.1 AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT
When operating machine release the auger clutch
control. The auger should come to a complete stop in
5 seconds. If auger does not come to a complete stop
in the required time, check and adjust belt tension.
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Observe drive belt for slippage due to wear when
operating machine. If slippage does occur adjust as
follows.
4.1.1. AUGER BELT CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Measure control cable extension from a relaxed
position to full extended position. Move control lever
against handle. Measure the overall length of the
spring. The length of the cable spring should
increase by 1/2" to 3/4" when the clutch control is
depressed. See Figure 4.1.
CABLE HOUSING
JAM
NUT
AUGER
CONTROL
CABLE
FIGURE 4.1
2. Loosen jam nut at the upper end of cable. Hold
threaded end of cable and then turn cable clockwise
until correct extension is achieved. Retighten jam nut.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten. Cable must have
slack for the auger brake to function properly. If all
adjustment is used up, belt must be replaced. Refer to
Section "Auger Belt Replacement".
CABLE SPRING
SHOULD
EXTEND 1/2" TO
3/4"
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4.1.2. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed.
1. Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2. Loosen or remove auger pulley to allow removal of
belt. IMPORTANT: Pulley has left hand threads.
3. Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and
remove belt.
4. Use recoil start handle to rotate engine and roll
belt off engine pulley.
5. Use recoil start handle to rotate engine and roll
new belt onto engine pulley.
6. Position new belt around auger pulley and
reinstall and tighten pulley onto auger shaft.
7. Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and
install new belt. See Figure 4.3.
8. Reinstall belt cover and tighten screws securely.
FIGURE 4.2
PUSH IDLER DOWN TO
REMOVE & INSTALL
AUGER BELT
FIGURE 4.3
REMOVE
COVER
LOOSEN OR REMOVE
AUGER PULLEY TO ALLOW
REMOVAL OF PULLEY
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Best way to remove the auger pulley to replace belt if pulley is frozen.
To remove a frozen auger pulley on a Snapper SX5200R or SX5200E for belt replacement:
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the belt cover.
3. Loosen or remove the auger pulley. Note: The pulley has left-hand threads, so turn it clockwise to loosen.
4. If the pulley is frozen and difficult to remove, apply penetrating oil and gently tap with a soft mallet to loosen.
5. Once loose, push the spring-tensioned idler pulley down and remove the belt.
Always ensure the engine is off and cannot start during this process.
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