Simplicity 560 - Traction Drive Tension; Auger Drive Tension

Service
TRACTION DRIVE TENSION
With the drive lever engaged, the bottom
end of the lower rod (D, figure 13) should be
flush with the bottom of the spring (E). To
adjust, loosen the two huts. Hold the lower
rod to keep from turning and turn the
turnbuckle toward the right to lower the rod
or toward the left to raise the rod. Engage
the drive lever to check the adjustment.
Figure 13. Drive Tension Adjustment
A. Upper Rod D. Lower Rod
B. Nuts E. Spring
C. Turnbuckle
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When correct, tighten the two nuts against
the turnbuckle. (Hold turnbuckle with pliers
while tightening nuts).
AUGER DRIVE TENSION
With the drive lever released, the hook (B,
figure 14) should barely touch the lever (C)
without raising it. (There can be a maximum
of 1/32" clearance as shown.) To adjust,
loosen the two nuts (G). Hold the lower rod
to keep from turning and turn the
turnbuckle toward the right to lower the
spring or toward left to raise the spring.
When correct, tighten the two nuts against
the turnbuckle.
SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the two nuts (F, figure 14).
2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. The
lower link (E) will properly locate itself
due to an internal spring.
3. Tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or
down on rods while tightening. Make
sure the shoulders of the carriage bolts
are in the slots.
4. Always check traction drive tension
and auger drive tension after adjusting
speed selector.
Figure 14. Auger Drive Linkage
A. Turnbuckle
B. Spring Hook
C. Lever
D. Carriage Bolts
E. Lower Speed Selector Rod
F. Nuts
G. Nuts