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4. To adjust traction clutch (Figure 42):

a. With the traction drive clutch 

lever disengaged, loosen the jam 
nut on the cable adjuster.

b. Turn the adjuster body up the 

cable to decrease the distance 
between the clutch lever and 
handlebar.

c. Turn the adjuster body down the 

cable to increase the distance 
between the clutch lever and 
handlebar.

5. Check the traction clutch lever distance 

and repeat adjustment steps if 
necessary.

6. Tighten the jam nut on the traction cable 

adjustor body.

7. With the clutch disengaged, check that 

there is more than 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) 
clearance between friction disc and 
drive plate assembly (Figure 43).

If traction clutch cannot be 

adjusted within specified range, see your 
Dealer for repairs.

1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect 

spark plug wire and allow unit to cool 
completely.

2. Loosen hardware securing belt cover to 

unit.

DO NOT completely remove the 

hardware from unit.

3. Remove belt cover.
4.

 Remove chute gear cover 

5. Rotate discharge chute all the way to the 

left (as viewed from the operator’s 
position).

6.

Remove hairpin under the 

control panel connecting the discharge 
chute rod to the chute rotation lever and 
slide the discharge chute rod forward.

Remove 

spring clip from chute crank and 
separate.

Disconnect chute lock cable 

and deflector cable, if equipped.

7. Remove belt finger (Figure 40).
8. Remove attachment drive belt from 

engine sheave (it may be necessary to 
turn engine sheave using recoil starter 
handle).

To avoid bending bottom cover 

when tipping unit apart, support handlebars 
firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove 
bottom cover by removing six cap screws 
before separating unit.

9. Support Sno-Thro frame and housing.

Figure 41

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7 – 7-1/2 in.
(177.8 – 190.5 mm)

Figure 42

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1. Traction Clutch Cable
2. Adjuster Body
3. Jam Nut

Figure 43

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>1/32 in.
(.8 mm)