Specification

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Rev 1.0 3-23-13

Auger Belt Tension Adjustment – DB7659

WARNING Entanglement Hazard - Before

performing any adjustment procedures, make sure the

engine is off and remove the spark plug wire from the

spark plug to ensure the engine cannot accidently start.

Never adjust belt tension with the engine running.

Note: During operation the augers turn at a slower

speed than the impeller, this is normal. The augers

are used to chop and cut the snow and direct it

into the impeller which is rotating at a high speed

to throw the snow up and out of the chute.

Over time, the auger cable tension may loosen and

or the auger belt may stretch. The auger cable will

require periodic adjustment to compensate for

these changes. Ideally, the cable should just be

barely tight when the auger handle is in the

released (disengaged) position.

Note: The proper operating tension for a typical V-

belt drive is - the lowest tension at which the belt

will not slip under a loaded condition.

DB7659 Controls and Cables

1. Drive Speed Control Lever

2. Drive Control Engagement Handle

3. Auger Control Engagement Handle

4. Auger Control Cable

5. Drive Control Cable

6. Drive Control Cable Adjustment Plate Slip Cover

7. Auger Control Cable Adjustment Plate Slip Cover

8. Drive Speed Cables

The auger cable is located on the left side (when

standing behind the snow blower) and is made up

of an upper and lower cable connected by an

adjustment plate. The adjustment plate is located

in-line with the cable below the control handle and

is covered by a black plastic slip cover. The

adjustment plate is used to adjust auger belt

tension.

Adjustment Plate

1. Upper Auger Cable (Always in upper center hole)

2. Adjustment Plate

3. Lower Auger Cable

4. Cable Pulley

5. Adjustment Plate Lower Cable Opening

6. Slip Cover

1. Stop the engine.

2. Disconnect the upper cable from the auger

control handle.

Upper Auger Cable Connection

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Rev 1.0 3-23-13 Auger Belt Tension Adjustment – DB7659 WARNING Entanglement Hazard - Before performing any adjustment procedures, make sure the engine is off and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug to ensure the engine cannot accidently start. Never adjust belt tension with the engine running. Note: During operation the augers turn at a slower speed than the impeller, this is normal.
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Rev 1.0 3-23-13 3. Slide up the slip cover to access the adjustment plate. Cable Adjustment Plate 4. Adjustment is made by changing the position of the lower cable in the adjustment plate holes (1 to 9). Only move the lower cable diagonally one hole at a time from its original position. Note: The upper cable end must be in the upper single center hole of the adjustment plate. Do not change the position of the upper cable. 4. Connect the upper cable to the control handle. 5.
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Rev 1.0 4-11-13 Auger Belt Removal – DB7659 WARNING Entanglement Hazard - Before performing any service procedures, make sure the engine is off and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug to ensure the engine cannot accidently start. Note: Record component position before disassembly, to assist in reassembly. 1. Disconnect the upper cable from the auger control handle. 4. Left Side - Loosen the hex screws attaching the auger housing to the main frame. 2.
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Rev 1.0 4-11-13 6. Remove the belt from the drive pulley while pulling the right side of the auger housing away from the main frame just enough to access the belt and auger pulley. 8. Remove the auger belt. Auger Belt Installation – DB7659 WARNING Entanglement Hazard - Before performing any service procedures, make sure the engine is off and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug to ensure the engine cannot accidently start.
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Rev 1.0 4-11-13 WARNING - Ensure the belt cover is installed and all safety guards are in place before the engine is started and at all times when the engine or machine are operating. 8. Install belt cover using 2 hex head screws. Make sure the auger cable is routed outside the belt cover as shown. 4. Install and/or tighten the hex screws attaching the auger housing to the main frame. Tighten all fasteners securely, do not over tighten. 5.
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Rev 1.0 4-11-13 Auger Belt and Related Component Inspection When replacing your snow blower auger belt it is important to determine the cause of the failure (if applicable) and take corrective action to avoid repeated failure.