Simplicity Manufacturing L1226E Snow Blower User Manual


 
Large Frame Snowthrowers
07/2007 21 TP 300-4458-00-LW-SN
22.Adjust the belt guide. See “Belt Adjustment” in the
Adjustment section.
23.Install the belt cover (A, Figure 11). Tighten screws
(B).
24.Check the adjustment of the cables. See “Drive
Adjustments” in the Adjustment section.
25.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 13).
26.Tighten the capscrews (A) on each side of the bottom
panel (B).
27.Connect the spark plug wire.
28.Test for proper operation and re-adjust the controls as
needed.
Traction Drive Belt
If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the trac-
tion drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive
belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the auger drive belt. See “Belt Replacement”
in this section.
3. Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 14).
4. Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 14) from one end of the
swing plate axle rod (I).
5. Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the
swing plate (A, Figure 14) to pivot forward.
6. Remove the old traction drive belt (A) from the trac-
tion drive pulley (G) and from the traction drive pulley
(F). Replace the traction drive belt (A) with an origi-
nal factory replacement belt available from an
authorized Dealer.
7. Install the new traction drive belt (A) onto the traction
drive pulley (G) and onto traction drive pulley (F).
8. Make sure the traction drive idler pulley (L) is proper-
ly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).
9. Install the swing plate axle rod (I) and secure with the
e-ring (J) removed earlier.
10.The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 18) must be
positioned between the alignment tabs (B). Make
sure the swing plate is properly secured.
NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction drive
belt has been replaced, then check to make sure that the
swing plate is positioned between the alignment tabs.
11.Attach the traction drive spring (E, Figure 14).
12.Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See Belt
Replacement in this section of the manual.
13.Adjust the belt guide. See “Belt Adjustment” in the
adjustment section of the manual.
14.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 13). Tighten 1/4-
20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).
15.Install the belt cover (A, Figure 11). Tighten 1/4-20
screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).
Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the screws
that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the screws
will deform the plastic.
16.Check the adjustment of the cables. See “Drive
Adjustments” in the Adjustment section.
17.Connect the spark plug wire.
Figure 18. Traction Belt Change
A. Swing Plate
B. Alignment Tabs
A
B