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Auger Belt Tension Adjustment
WARNING! Entanglement Hazard - Before
performing any adjustment procedures, make
sure the engine is off and remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug to ensure the
engine cannot accidently start. Never adjust
belt tension with the engine running.
Note: During operation the augers turn at a
slower speed than the impeller, this is normal.
The augers are used to chop and cut the
snow and direct it into the impeller which is
rotating at a high speed to throw the snow up
and out of the chute.
Over time, the auger cable tension may loosen
and or the auger belt may stretch. The auger
cable will require periodic adjustment to
compensate for these changes. Ideally, the cable
should just be barely tight when the auger handle
is in the released (disengaged) position.
Note: The proper operating tension for a
typical
drive is - the lowest tension at
which the belt will not slip under a loaded
condition.
1 – Drive Control Engagement Handle
2 – Drive Speed Control Lever
3 – Auger Control Engagement Handle
4 – Chute Rotation Crank Handle
5 – Drive Speed Cables
6 – Auger Control Cable
7 – Drive Control Cable
8 – Chute Deflector Control Handle
The auger cable is located on the left side (when
standing behind the snow blower) and is made
up of an upper and lower cable connected by an
adjustment plate. The adjustment plate is located
in-line with the cable below the control handle
and is covered by a black plastic slip cover. The
adjustment plate is used to adjust auger belt
tension.
1 – Upper Auger Cable (Always in upper center hole)
2 – Adjustment Plate
3 – Lower Auger Cable
4 – Cable Pulley
5 – Adjustment Plate Lower Cable Opening
6 – Slip Cover
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the upper cable from the auger
control handle.
3. Slide up the slip cover to access the
adjustment plate.
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