Craftsman 536.886440 - Manual (Page 21)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST
THE CABLES
The cables are adjusted at the factory
and no adjustment should be neces­
sary. If the cables have become
stretched or are sagging adjustment will
be necessary.
To check for correct adjustment,discon-
nect the Z-fitting at the drive lever,
move the drive lever to the full forward
position, just contacting the plastic
bumper.
The control cables are cor­
rectly adjusted when the center of the
“Z” fitting
is between the center and
top of the hole in the drive lever and
there in no droop in the cable. See
Figure 20.
1. Remove gas from gas tank. Stand
snow thrower on end.
2. Disconnect the
drive lever.
‘Z” fitting from
3. Pull spring cover up to expose
spring. Push the cable through the
spring to expose the threaded por­
tion of the cable. See Figure 21.
4. Hold the square end of the
threaded portion with pliers and ad­
just the locknut in or out until the
excess slack is removed.
Figure 21
5. Pull the cable back through the
spring and connect the cable. Do
the same for the other drive lever
cable, if needed.
NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or
auger 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:
How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt
if your snow thrower will not discharge
snow, check the control cable adjust­
ment. If it is correct, then check the
condition of the auger drive belt. It may
be loose or damaged. If it is damaged,
replace it. See To Replace Belts para­
graph in this section. If the auger drive
belt is loose, adjust as follows:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the belt cover. See
Figure 22.
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