To adjust the idler position:
4.10 ADJUST BELT FINGER
3HP units have two belt fingers.
5HP units have one belt finger.
IMPORTANT: If adjustment cannot be achieved, the
drive belt must be replaced.
1.
2.
Shut off engine, allow to cool, and remove cowl.
With the auger clutch engaged, there should be 1/32 to
1/16" (1-1.6 cm) clearance between the belt finger and
drive belt.
Ensure control cable has some slight, noticeable
slack when auger clutch is disengaged (bail in
lowered position).
To adjust:
3.
4.
5.
6.
Ensure belt fingers are properly adjusted. See To
Adjust Belt Finger.
1.
2.
Loosen bolt holding the belt finger.
Rotate the belt finger around the bolt to the correct
position.
Loosen idler hardware, reposition idler along slot in
idler arm, and tighten hardware.
3.
Tighten bolt.
Check for proper extension of control cable spring.
See To Adjust Auger Control Cable.
Start engine and ensure auger does not rotate
when auger clutch is disengaged.
7.
8.
Shut off engine.
Repeat the above steps until proper adjustment is
achieved.
9.
Replace cowl.
NOTE: Due to the need for maximum amount of belt
tension to operate the single stage sno-thro and the
slippage that is encountered with the original belt after
the break in period, a new shorter replacement belt has
been put into the parts system. This belt has the origi-
nal belt number but has the letter "A" after the part
number. The new belt will allow a longer run time
between adjustment intervals. Bail travel should be
4 1/2" to provide proper belt tension. If the 4 1/2" travel
cannot be obtained the original bail may be replaced
with a bail part #03806351.
1/32" - 1/16"
(1 - 1.6 cm)
3
1
2
5
4
5 (3 HP)
1.
2.
3.
Idler Arm/Brake
Idler
Slot
4. Auger Clutch Control
Cable
5. Belt Fingers
Figure 6
OS0053
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