Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Help! How to fix Craftsman Snowblower that wont shoot snow?, craftsman snowblower, drive pulley

Question
Hi,

I have a Craftsman dual stage snow blower ( Model C950-52109-0, 9HP, 2 inch). It's about 4-5 yrs old. When it was time to use it, the auger drive clutch lever was very loose and the blower could not turn the auger and pick up the snow and shoot it.

I have noticed that the auger drive belt was loose and bought a new one. My problem is that between the Traction Drive pulley and the Engine pulley there was a spring tension (165x159) that is broken in half so I bought this part as well.

My problem is that this spring is very tensed and cannot be stretched to join both ends (left part holding the idle pulley bar and a hole on the right hand side).

How can I put back that spring tension?????

Thanks!  

Answer
Hello Dominique:

You can View a Breakdown of this Unit at the Following Site Addy; http://www.sears.ca/gp/home.html and Enter the Model Numbers (C950-52109-0) in the Search Box at the Top Left of the Page and Click Go. The Spring should have Tension on it Only when the Idler Arm is in the Run Position and is Putting Tension on the Belt and Spring. If you have to Pull the Spring, then Use a Small Rope or a Coat Hanger and Make a Circle out ot it. Now Hook to the Spring and then Holding the Rope or Coat Hanger, Pull the Spring and Attach it. I was Unable to Locate a Breakdown Using the Numbers you Provided. This is a Canada Unit. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John