Snapper 1226 Operator's Manual page 31

Adjustments
EASY TURN
TM
CABLE ADJUSTMENT
If the Easy Turn
TM
cable has stretched, the gears will not
disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the
cable using the following procedure.
1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug
wire.
2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 40).
3. Turn the adjustment nut (A) to lengthen or shorten
the cable. The cable should be tightened just until all
slack is removed from the lever, however it must not
engage the Easy Turn
TM
release without depressing
the control lever.
4. Tighten the jam nut.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
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.
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2.
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Disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove screw (B, Figure 41 ) from belt cover (A).
Remove belt cover (A).
Loosen nut (D, Figure 42) on auger idler pulley (B)
and move auger idler pulley towards belt about 1/8
inch (3 mm).
4. Tighten nut (D).
5. Engage auger drive clutch. Check tension on belt
(opposite idler pulley). Belt should deflect about 1/2
inch (12.5 mm) with moderate pressure, see Figure
42). You may have to move the idler pulley more
than once to obtain the correct tension.
6. Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 41) securing with
screws (B).
7. Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables
will need to be adjusted. See "Cable Adjustment" in
this section of the manual.
8. Attach the spark plug wire.
Traction Drive Belt
The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and
does not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt
is slipping,replace the belt. See "Belt Replacement" in
this section of the manual.
Cable Adjustment Figure 40
Belt Cover Figure 41
_._.__LuU J co J/ _ ,,_ 1/2" (12.5 m m )
eflection
Auger Belt Deflection Figure 42
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