Snapper 1226 Operator's Manual page 30

Adjustments
Traction Drive Cable Adjustment Figure 37
Run=in Adjustment
1. After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment.
Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten-
sion on cable. A small amount of arm movement is
permissible if unit passes operating checks described
in the Warning on Page 30.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han-
dled with care. Drain gasoline outdoors. Never
drain the tank when the engine is still hot from
recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smok-
ing or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and
wipe up any spills.
FRICTION DISC MEASUREMENT
1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Friction Disc Measurement
Speed Selector Linkage
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10.
11.
12.
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4=5/16"
(10.95cm)
Figure 38
3. Stand snowthrower on the front of the auger housing
(C, Figure 45). 13.
4. Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 45) on each side of
the bottom panel (B). 14.
5. Remove the bottom panel (B).
Figure 39
6. Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward
speed.
7. Note the position of the friction disc (A, Figure 38).
The correct distance from the right side of the friction
wheel to the outside of the frame is 4-5/16" (10.95
cm). If the friction disc is not in the correct position,
adjust as follows.
8. Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward
speed.
Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 39).
Remove Iocknut (D).
Move the friction disc (A, Figure 38) to the correct
distance, 4-5/16" (10.95 cm).
Turn the ball joint (C, Figure 39) until it is aligned
with the mounting hole in the shifter rod (E). When
aligned, attach the ball joint (C) to the shifter rod (E)
and tighten the jam nut (B).
Check that the snowthrower operates in R1. If not
follow procedures 1-11 and readjust as necessary.
Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 45) and tighten the
capscrews (A).
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