Traction Drive Adjustment; Run-In Adjustment - Simplicity 1226 Series Operator's Manual

B
D
Figure 20. Traction Drive Cable Adjustment
A. Cable Boot
B. Traction Drive Cable
C. "Z" Hook
D. Cable Adjustment Bracket
4. Slide the cable boot (A) over the cable adjustment
bracket.

Run-In Adjustment

ALL MODELS
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 above.
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.
1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Stand snowthrower on the front of the auger housing
(C, Figure 28).
2. Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 28) on each side of
the bottom panel (B).
3. Remove the bottom panel (B).
4. Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward
speed.
A
B
C
C
Figure 21. Friction Disc Measurement
A. Friction Disc
B. Frame
A
B
C
Figure 22. Speed Selector Linkage
A. Speed Selector Rod
B. Jam Nut
C. Ball Joint
D. Locknut
E. Shift Rod
5. Note the position of the friction disc (A, Figure 21).
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.
6. Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward
speed.
7. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 22).
8. Remove locknut (D).
9. Move the friction disc (A, Figure 21) to the correct
distance, 4-5/16" (10.95 cm).
10. Turn the ball joint (C, Figure 22) 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).
11. Check that the snowthrower operates in R1. If not
follow procedures 1-11 and readjust as necessary.
12. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 28) and tighten the
capscrews (A).
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Adjustments
A
4-5/16"
(10.95cm)
E
D
B