Simplicity Manufacturing ei75246 User Manual

TP 300-5196-00-IS-SN

6/2006

1. With the drive lever released, the hook (B, Figure 19)

should barely touch the lever (C) without raising it. There
can be a maximum 1/32” clearance as shown.

2. To adjust, loosen nut (D, Figure 19) by holding the

adjusting flats (A)and turning nut (D).  Turn adjustment
flats and hold screw.  The adjustment screw is a phillips
screw and the head can be held or turned by inserting a
screwdriver through the spring.

3. Hold adjusting flats (A) and tighten nut (D).

4. Start unit and check auger.  Auger must not be

engaged unless auger control is depressed. 

5. With engine running, fully depress auger control, the

auger should engage and run normally.

6. Release auger control. Auger must stop within 5

1. With the drive lever released there should be no

slack in the cable when moved slightly from side to
side, but bellcrank arm (C, Figure 20) remains in fully
down position. 

2. To adjust tension on the cable loosen adjustment hex

nut (D) by holding the adjusting flats (A).  Turn the
adjustment screw.  The adjustment screw is a phillips
screw and the head can be held or turned by insert-
ing a screwdriver through the traction drive clutch
cable spring

3. Engage the drive lever to check the adjustment.

When correct, tighten hex nut securely.  The unit
should able to be pushed forward and back freely.

1. After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment.

Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten-
sion on cable. A small amount of bellcrank arm
movement is permissible if unit passes operating
checks described in the Caution at right.