Beltadjustment - Craftsman C950524312A Owner's Manual

ADJ USTMENT/REPAIR
BELT ADJUSTMENT
Traction Drive Belt
The tractiondrive belt has constant springpressure and does
not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping,
replace the belt. See "How To Replace The Belts" in the
Maintenance section.
Auger Drive Belt
If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the
control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the
condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose,
replace it (see Belt Replacement in this section of the
manual),
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove screw from belt cover. Remove belt cover
(see Figure 32).
3. Loosen nut on auger idler pulley and move auger idler
pulley towards belt about 1/8 inch (3 mm) (see
Figure 36).
4. Tighten nut.
5. Have someone engage auger drive clutch. Check ten-
sion on belt (opposite idler pulley). Belt should deflect
about 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) with moderate pressure
Figure 33). You may have to move idler pulley more than
once to obtain the correct tension.
6. Reinstall belt cover.
7. Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will
need to be adjusted. (See Cable Adjustment in this sec-
tion of the manual).
8. Attach the spark plug wire.
Auger
Drive
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