Snapper LE317 - Drive Belt Replacement; Adjustments (Carburetor - Engine Speed)

Section IV - SERVICE
4.3 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
It may become necessary to replace the Belt if the
Belt is badly worn, cracked or broken - or if
adjustment of the Auger Clutch no longer improves
performance.
To replace the Drive Belt (SNAPPER P/N 24618)
proceed as follows:
A. Remove the Belt Cover.
B. Loosen the Idler and move upward in the Slot.
C. Remove Belt from large Auger Drive Pulley.
D. Remove 5/16" | nut and washer retaining the
Belt Guide.
E. Loosen the 5/16" nut at the base of the Pulley
Guide, sufficient to allow it to pivot. See
Figure 4.3.
FIGURE 4.3
F. Remove Belt Guide.
G. Reinstall new Belt by reversing this procedure.
Position Belt Guide as shown in Figure 4.4
FIGURE 4.4
H. Adjust Auger Clutch/Brake as described
above.
I. Further adjustment may be necessary after
operating unit for a few hours.
4.4 ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUST¬
MENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE
SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS
ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
A. CARBURETOR
If you think your Carburetor needs
adjusting, see your nearest AUTHORIZED
TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET.
Engine performance may be affected in
altitudes above 4,000 feet. To improve
engine performance, install a High Altitude
Adjustment Kit. To obtain a kit, see your
nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH
SERVICE OUTLET.
Also, provision for the High Altitude Adjust¬
ment Kit has been made in the Bottom
Cover. Note .25 Dia. Recess on Inside of
Bottom Cover. See "INSTALLATION OF )
HIGH ALTITUDE JET", Section IX, Item 9.1,
Page 23.
B. ENGINE SPEED
/f\ CAUTION /f\
NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE
GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET
FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVER¬
SPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY
HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
Changing of Engine Governed Speed
will void Engine Warranty.