Simplicity 85268E Snow Blower User Manual


 
Adjustments
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Figure 20. Cable Adjustment
A. Adjustment Nut
B. Jam Nut
A
B
Figure 21. Belt Cover
A. Belt Cover
B. Screws
A
B
B
Figure 22. Auger Belt Deflection
A. Engine Drive Pulley
B. Idler Pulley (Engaged Position)
C. Auger Drive Pulley
D. Nut
E. Auger Belt
B
C
A
1/2” (12.5mm)
Deflection
EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT
If the Easy Turn™ 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 20).
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™ 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).
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove screw (B, Figure 21) from belt cover (A).
Remove belt cover (A).
3. Loosen nut (D, Figure 20) on auger idler pulley (B)
and move auger idler pulley towards belt about 1/8
inch (3mm).
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
22). You may have to move the idler pulley more
than once to obtain the correct tension.
6. Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 21) 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.
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