Belt Replacement - Craftsman 247.88704 Manual Del Operador

Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt stretching
due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If the auger
seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in
cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable from the
bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the upper hole.
Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Figure 17.
Control
Cable
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference. If
after the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates when
rotating, see Belt Replacement for instructions on replacing the belt.
Chute assembly
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the chute
assembly.

beLt rePLaCement

auger drive belt
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws that
secure it to the frame. See Figure 18.
Belt Keeper
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Control
Handle
Figure 17
Idler Pulley
Hex Screws
Figure 18
2. Remove the belt by grasping it from the bottom of the auger pulley
and pulling outward.
NOTE: Push down on the idler puller to release the belt from under the
belt keeper. See Figure 18.
To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Figure 19:
Auger Pulley
2
4
1. Push down on the idler pulley.
2. Position the belt on top of the auger pulley and under the belt
keeper.
3. Route the belt around the engine pulley.
4. Push the belt over the bottom of the auger pulley.
5. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.
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3
Engine Pulley
Figure 19