Simplicity SNO-AWAY Instructions And Parts List page 3

Belt Tension
Belt tension for the rotor drive is regulated by the
position of the set collar on the rotor clutch rod.
Normally a clearance of 1/2" between the set collar
and clutch rod clip will properly tension this belt.
Check this adjustment when the rotor clutch is dis¬
engaged. Refer to Figure 5 .
Fig. 5
To increase tension on the rotor drive belt, loosen
the set screw in the collar and slide collar toward the
spring on the rotor clutch rod. Retighten the set
screw to lock collar in place. Avoid excessive tension
to prevent premature belt failure.
Belt tension for transmission drive belt is regulated
by position of the set collar on the transmission clutch
rod. Normally a clearance of 1/4" between the set
collar and the clutch rod clip will properly tension the
belt. Check this adjustment when the clutch is
engaged. Refer to Figure 6.
To increase tension on the transmission drive belt,
loosen the setscrew in the collar and slide the collar
toward the spring on the clutch rod. Retighten the set
screw to lock the collar in place. Avoid excessive
tension to prevent premature belt failure.
Chain Tension
The tension on the rotor drive chain may be increased
by loosening the 2 lock nuts "A" and turning the ad¬
justing nuts "B" to the desired position. Be sure to
retighten the lock nuts "A" after adjusting tension.
Refer to Figure 7.
Belt Stops
On the drive pulley side of the engine, 3 belt stops
are mounted as shown in Figure 7. Engage the Rotor
Clutch and Transmission Clutch and check clearance
between belts and belt stops. The belt stops will be
properly adjusted when 1/16" clearance is visible
between the stops and the belts. To adjust, loosen
the hex capscrews and reposition the stops to proper
clearance. Retighten hex capscrews to hold stops in
proper position. Refer to Figure 7■
Lubrication
The 23" Rotary Snow Plow is equipped with 4 grease
fittings that require occasional lubrication with a
general purpose automotive grease. The location of
these fittings is shown in Figures 1, 3, & 7.
The bearings on the rotor shaft are a sealed type and
do not require further lubrication. An occasional
application of light motor oil to the ends of the rotor
shaft will aid in prolonging the life of the bearing
seals.
Operation
Before attempting to start the engine or to operate the
snow plow, refer to the engine manufacturers owners
manual for the proper fuel, oil, and procedure for
starting the engine.
The operation of the rotor is controlled by the rotor
clutch. To engage the rotor clutch, raise the foot
pedal shown in Figure 7. To disengage the clutch,
depress the foot pedal. Bear in mind that the rotor
will operate independently of the forward travel of the
snow plow as long as the engine is running and the
clutch is engaged. Exercise caution at all times, and
never attempt to remove snow or ice from the rotor
housing or discharge spout unless theengineis stopped
and rotor clutch is disengaged. To stop the engine,
move the throttle control knob all the way up to the
shut-off position.
The direction of travel of the snow plow is controlled
by the position of the transmission shift lever. Refer
to Figure 2. When shifting the transmission, always
put the transmission clutch in disengaged position.
To disengage the clutch, push the clutch lever forward.
Refer to Figure 2. With the clutch disengaged, push
forward on the transmission shift lever and the trans¬
mission will shift into forward position and snow plow
will travel forward when the clutch is engaged. To
reverse the snow plow, disengage the clutch and pull
back on shift lever and transmission will shift into the
reverse position. Neutral position of the shift lever
is half way between forward and reverse and the lever
will be held in this position by a detent lever on left
side of the snow plow frame. n