Craftsman 247.887000 Owner's Manual page 15

Figure 12
Drive Belt
NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the
new auger belt.
1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests
on the auger housing.
2. Remove the spring that connects the transmission
to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 13 .
Drive Pulley
Auger Pulley
NOTE: Transmission shown pushed forward
Figure 13
3. Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure
on the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt from around the engine
pulley, and away from the unit.
5. Place the new drive belt into the groove on the
engine pulley. See Figure 13 .
6. Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive
belt on the drive pulley.
7. Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine
frame and secure the transmission.
8. Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.
Engine Pulley
Auger Belt
Auger Pulley
Idler Bracket
Spring
(shown
removed from
transmission)
Drive Belt
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Adjustments
Auger Cable
Periodic adjustment to the auger control cable may be
required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt.
Adjustment is needed if the augers seem to hesitate while
turning, but the engine maintains speed, or continue turning
with the auger control disengaged.
1. Remove the self-tapping screw and press the tabs
that secure the belt cover to the snow thrower
housing. Pull the belt cover from around the engine
and chute and keep it away. You can now access
the auger cable.
2. Tighten two hex nuts on the auger cable towards
the spring to increase the tension on the auger belt.
See Figure 14 .
3. Reassemble the belt cover.
4. Start engine and verify auger control engages and
disengages properly.
NOTE: If auger continues to rotate with the control
disengaged, shut off engine and readjust.
Belt Cover
Figure 14
Skid Shoe
Refer to page 6 for details.
Washer
Hex
Nut
Spring
Self-Tapping
Screw
Auger Cable