Craftsman 71-24831 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)
Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
Insert the tensioning chains through the holes shown
on the left and right sides. Attach the ends of the chains
to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) into the left side
chain. If the tractor's engine pulley is smaller than 6",
place it in link #3 from the spring. For larger engine
pulleys, place it in link #6 from the spring.
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
(DD)
SPRING (GG)
UPPER
IDLER
ARM
BOTTOM
VIEW
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down.
Hook the end of the spring (GG) onto the bottom of the
bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper
idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a 3/8" hex
lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough space for
the spring to pivot freely between the two nuts.
LEFT & RIGHT
TENSIONING
CHAINS (PP)
3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER (LL)
IN LINK #3 or #6
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)
Two different length drive belts are supplied with your
snow thrower. Select the shorter belt with #46989
printed on it.
Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the upper idler
pulley. Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt
and the upper idler pulley with the at side of the belt
against the pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
#46989
UPPER IDLER
PULLEY
FIGURE 16 VIEWED FROM BOTTOM
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18