Snapper LE317 - Section IV - SERVICE.9-10; Tools Required; Auger Clutch;Brake Adjustment

Section IV - SERVICE
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/2" wrench, 1/2" socket (& ratchet) Flat
Blade & Phillip Screwdrivers, adjustable
wrench and #30 Torx Head Screwdriver.
4.1 The LE317 & L3319 Snow Throwers have
been designed in such a manner that most
service areas are accessible by removing
the Bottom Cover, allowing access to the Fuel
Tank, Carburetor, and Recoil.
Contact your SNAPPER dealer for service
assistance and/or replacement parts for
your Snow Thrower. Use only SNAPPER /
TECUMSEH replacement parts.
4.2 AUGER CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
It may become necessary to make this adjustment
if the Drive Belt is slipping, resulting in poor
discharge performance or if the Auger does not
stop within 5 seconds after release of the Auger
Clutch Control.
Pull the Auger Clutch Control down against the
Handle and measure the Spring Extension.
Proper Extension should be 1/2" to 3/4".
See Figure 4.1.
If Extension is less than 1/2“, adjust as follows:
A. R emove Belt Cover. See Figure 4.2.
B. Loosen Idler and move downward in Slot
and retighten. Refer to Figure 4.4.
C. Depress Auger Clutch Control and recheck
Spring Extension. Refer to Figure 4.1.
A CAUTION A
DO NOT SHORTEN CONTROL CABLE TO
COMPENSATE FOR BELT WEAR. SHORT¬
ENING THE CABLE WITHOUT REPOSITION¬
ING THE IDLER WITHIN THE SLOT CAN
REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
D. I f the Auger is not stopping within 5 seconds,
it may be necessary to move the Idler further
down in the Slot.
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