Craftsman 536.8852 Snow Blower User Manual


 
HOW TO ADJUST
THEAUGERBRAKE
The auger brake is adjusted at the faco
tory to assure safe operation of the
snowthrower. If the auger brake needs
an adjustment, follow the steps below:
1. To access the auger brake, tilt the
front of the unit up.
2. Make sure the auger drive belt is
properly installed. See "How To Re-
move The Auger Drive Belt".
Adjuster
Nut
3. Make sure the auger drive lever is
in the disengaged (released) posi-
tion.
Figure 16
4. Turn the adjuster nut (See
Figure 16) in or out until the brake
arm is in contact with the auger
drive belt (See Figure 17).
5. Hold the auger drive lever in the en-
gaged position and push the brake
arm down to remove all slack.
Auger
Drive Bel
6. In correct adjustment, there will be
1/4 inch clearance between the
brake arm and the auger drive
belt when the auger drive lever is
engaged (See Figure 17).
1/4 inch
Brake Arm
Figure 17
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