Craftsman C950-52546-0 Operator's Manual page 18

Auger Control Cable Adjustment
WARNING
Do not over-tighten, as this may lift the lever and cause
the auger drive to be engaged without depressing the
auger drive control.
1. With the auger control lever released, the hook (A,
Figure 14) should barely touch the lever (B) without
raising it. There can be a maximum of 1/32 in. (0.8 mm)
clearance.
2. To adjust, loosen the nut (C) by holding the adjusting
flats (D) and turning the nut. Then, turn the adjusting
flats and hold the adjustment screw (E). The adjustment
screw is a phillips screw and the head can be held or
turned by inserting a screwdriver through the spring (F).
3. Hold the adjusting flats and tighten the nut.
4. Start the engine and check the auger. The auger
must not be engaged unless the auger control lever is
depressed.
5. With the engine running, fully depress the auger
drive control lever. The auger should engage and run
normally.
14
E
A
B
WARNING
The auger must stop within 5 seconds. If it does not, see
an authorized dealer.
6. Release the auger control lever.
7. If the auger does not operate properly, stop the engine
and recheck the auger control cable adjustment.
8. If the drive linkage is properly adjusted, the tension of
the auger drive belt may require an adjustment. See an
authorized dealer.
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D
C
F
1/32"
(6,8 mm)
Auger Shear Bolt Replacement
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts
that are designed to break if an object becomes lodged
in the auger housing. Use of a harder bolt will reduce the
protection provided by the shear bolt.
WARNING
To ensure safety and performance levels, only original
replacement shear bolts should be used.
1. Stop the engine, disengage all controls, disconnect the
spark plug lead wire, and make sure all moving parts
have stopped.
2. Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger
shaft. Install new shear bolt (A, Figure 15), spacer (B)
and locknut (C) found in the parts bag or toolbox located
on the belt cover.
NOTE: The spacer fits into the larger hole in the auger tube.
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A
B
Traction Cable Inspection
The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment
should be necessary. However, if the cables have become
stretched or are sagging, adjustment will be necessary.
Please see your dealer for this adjustment.
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment
The traction drive belt is under constant spring tension and
does not require any adjustment. If the traction drive belt is
slipping, see your authorized dealer.
Speed Control Rod Adjustment
If the speed control rod requires adjustment, see an
authorized dealer.
A
C
B
C