Craftsman 536.88123 - Manual (Page 19)

Remove fuel from tank, and stand blower
on end.
Puli rubber boot off the top of the spring.
Push the cable through the spring {see
figure below) to expose the threaded por­
tion of the cable.
• Hold the square end of the threaded por­
tion with pliers and adjust the locknut in or
out until the excess slack is removed.
• Pull the cable back through the spring
and connect the cable.
• Do the same for the other lever cable, if
needed.
NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or au­
ger belts are adjusted or replaced, the
cables will need to be adjusted.
TO ADJUST BELTS
Belts stretch during normal use. If you need
to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch,
proceed as follows:
AUGER DRIVE BELT
if your snow thrower will not discharge
snow, check the control cable adjustment. If
it is correct, then check the condition of the
auger drive belt. It may be loose or dam­
aged. If it is damaged, replace it {see To
Replace Belts paragraph on this page).
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
The traction drive belt {see next figure) has
constant spring pressure and does not re­
quire adjustment.
• Replaoe the traction drive belt if it is slip­
ping (see To Replace Belts paragraph on
this page).
TO REPLACE BELTS
The drive belts on this snow thrower are of
special construction and should be replaced
with original equipment belts available from
your nearest Craftsman Store or Service
Center.
You will need the assistance of a second
person while replacing the belts.
Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by re­
moving the fuel line at the carburetor. Drain
the gas into a container and reinstall the
fuel line.
CAUTION: Drain the gasoline outdoors,
away from the fire or flame.
AUGER DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not discharge
snow, and the auger drive belt (see figure
below for location) is damaged, replace it
as follows:
Auger Drive Belt
Traction Drive,. ^Auger Drive
Pulley Pulley
Traction
Drive Belt g,,
Traction Drive
Idler Pulley
Auger Idle)
Pulley
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the belt cover (See figure
below).
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column) and pull away from the engine
drive pulley.
Loosen nut on the auger idler pulley (see
first figure this column) and pull idler
pulley away from the belt.