Belt Replacement; Auger Drive Belt - Craftsman 247.886510 Owner's Manual

Theaugerdrivecableadjustment canbechecl : edas
follows.
1. Remove t hebeltcover, w hichisheldinplacewith
fourself-tapping screws.Seefigure26.
Screws
FIGURE 26.
Auger
Clutch
Lever
FIGURE 28.
4. Secure the ferrule to the auger bracket with flat
washer and hairpin clip. See figure 29.
5. Replace the belt cover, using four self-tapping
screws. Be careful not to overtighten the self-
tapping screws to prevent stripping.
2. Locate the brake linkage assembly (bracket with
slot). See figure 27.
Brake
Linkage
Assembly
Slot
FIGURE 27.
3. Squeeze auger clutch lever all the way down
against the handle as shown in figure 24, and
check the position of the brake linkage. It., hould
be against the idler pulley. See figure 29. If
necessary, adjust the ferrule on end of auger cable
until the slot on brake linkage is over against the
idler pulley with the auger clutch lever all th _ way
down against the handle.
Idler
Pulley
FIGURE 29.
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BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Drive Belt
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug.
2. Disconnect chute crank assembly at the discharge
chute by removing the cotter pin and flat washer.
3. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing four self-tapping screws. Refer
to figure 26. A 112" wrench is required.
4. Remove two engine pulley belt guards. See figure
30.
5. Roll auger drive belt off the engine pulley.