Service Manual

Idler System Installation (cont’d)

Find the traction

cable

and insert the end of the

traction spring into the upper hole on the traction

idler arm, then install the end of the sheath into the

slot provided at the top of the idler arm bracket.

Secure both cables with the hex head cap screw

and nylon locknut. See Figure

66.

Figure

Hook both idler return springs onto the

corresponding tabs provided at the bottom of the

idler arm bracket as shown back in Figure

63.

Insert the idler assembly into the snowthrower

frame and secure the

two

hex head

cap

screws.

NOTE:

Verify that the brake pad is still in place

after installing idler assembly.

Mount the belt cover

onto

the snowthrower frame

and secure with the three self-tapping screws.

Adjust the traction and impeller cables

described below.

Idler

System Adjustment

See Traction Cable Adjustment, page

and Impeller

Cable Adjustment, page

for information on proper

idler adjustment.

Power Shift Snowthrowers

Idler System