Frontier ST7526, Operator'S Manual

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BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove spark plug wire.
2. Have someone engage auger drive.
3. Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt. The dis-
tance should be 1/8 inch (3 mm) for guide. See Figure 38.
4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen belt guide mounting bolt.
Move belt guide to the correct position. Tighten mounting
bolt.
5. Reinstall belt cover.
6. Reconnect spark plug wire.
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES
The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be
necessary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging,
adjustment will be necessary.
Whenever belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be
adjusted.
To check for correct adjustment, unhook “Z” fitting at clutch
lever (see Figure 39).
1. Move clutch lever to the full forward position (just contacting
plastic bumper). Holding cable tight, note position of fitting to
hole in clutch lever.
2. The center of the “Z” fitting should be between the center and
top of the hole in the clutch lever. Adjust either the auger drive
cable or the traction drive cable as follows.
Auger Drive Cable Adjustment
WARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away from fire or
flame.
1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snowthrower up
on the front end of the auger housing.
2. Push cable through spring to expose the threaded portion of
the cable (see Figure 40).
3. Hold square end of threaded portion with pliers and adjust
locknut in or out until correct adjustment is reached. Pull
cable back through spring and connect cable.
Figure 40
Cable Spring
Locknut
Square End
Figure 39
“Z” Fitting
Figure 38
Belt Guide
1/8 Inch (3 mm)
Auger Idler
Pulley Engaged
MAINTENANCE
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