Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 154)

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ley, measure the spring while the clutch control
on the handle is in the disengaged position.
RECORD THIS MEASUREMENT.
Pull the clutch control against the handle and
again measure the spring. The measurement
obtained with the spring extended should be 7/
16 inch greater than with the spring unex-
tended.
If cable adjustment becomes necessary, use
the adjusting nuts on the cable to alter the
length. Reducing the cable length will increase
idler pulley pressure on the belt.
Start the snow thrower engine and pull back on
clutch control to operate auger. Release clutch
control and check to be sure auger stops turn-
ing.
If auger continues to turn after clutch control is
released, cable is too tight and will have to be
adjusted to make it longer. Cable must be
slightly slack when clutch control is released
(away from handle).
Reinstall the engine cover/cowling.
REPLACING DRIVE BELT
1. Remove key from ignition switch.
2. Remove belt cover as explained under “Belt
Cover”.
3. Remove engine cover/cowling.
4. Move the auger control bail on the handle and
slip the belt out from between the brake lever
and roller and away from the idler pulley.
5. Remove the belt from the engine and auger
pulleys.
6. Install new belt around engine and auger pul-
leys and underneath idler pulley. The ribbed
side of the belt must be to the inside, against
auger and engine pulleys. Slip belt into place
between brake lever and roller.
7. Start engine and engage and disengage auger
clutch control to be sure that auger stops turn-
ing when clutch control is released.
8. If auger does not stop turning when control is
released, tension of clutch control cable must
be adjusted.
9. Reinstall belt cover and engine cover/cowling.
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