Theaugerdrivecableadjustmentcanbechecl:edas follows. 1. Removethebeltcover,whichisheldinplacewith fourself-tappingscrews.Seefigure26. Auger Clutch Lever FIGURE 28. 4. Secure the ferrule to the auger bracket with flat washer and hairpin clip. See figure 29. Screws 5. Replace the belt cover, using four self-tapping screws. Be careful not to overtighten the self- tapping screws to prevent stripping. FIGURE 26. Idler Pulley 2. Locate the brake linkage assembly (bracket with slot). See figure 27. Brake Linkage Assembly FIGURE 29. Slot BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Drive Belt 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. FIGURE 27. 3.
Squeeze auger clutch lever all the way down against the handle as shown in figure 24, and check the position of the brake linkage. It., hould be against the idler pulley. See figure 29. If necessary, adjust the ferrule on end of auger cable until the slot on brake linkage is over against the idler pulley with the auger clutch lever all th _ way down against the handle. 2. Disconnect chute crank assembly at the discharge chute by removing the cotter pin and flat washer. 3. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing four self-tapping screws. Refer to figure 26. A 112" wrench is required. 4. Remove two engine pulley belt guards. See figure 30. 5.
Roll auger drive belt off the engine pulley. 16