Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Noma Snowblower, belt tension, happy thanksgiving

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Hi John,

Thanks for the quick reply. I ended up tightening the idelr pully in about the middle. When under tension, the belt probably flexes one inch in each direction. I'm guessing this may be too loose, but I'm afriad that if I make it much tighter, it will not disengage. Any advice?

I will certainly let you know how it works as soon as we get our first snow, but for now I'm predicting that your help in getting me the diagrams will save me this winter!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas too!

Paul

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Hi again John,

I got a new auger drive belt for the Noma snowblower we were talking about. I guess my question is how to adjust the idler pully properly. What should the flex distance on the belt be when the pulley is engaged? How about when it is not engaged? The auger now seems to turn even when not engaged, though the belt would slip under any real load. I assume this is correct.

Thanks

Paul
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 Hello Paul:

 From Reading your E-Mail, it Sounds like you have Set the Belt Tension the Same as I do in the Shop. When the New Belt Stretches the Auger will Stop Turning when Not Engaged. If the Auger Stops when Under a Load, you May have to Tighten the Tension a Small Amount. I Usually Set the Tension with the Idler Engaged and then it will Work Itself in to Disengage. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks. Be Safe.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John

 PS:  Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas (:-))  

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 Hello Paul:

 LOL I Hate this at Times. I Learned through Trial and Error to Tell when the Tension was Correct and it is Hard to Really Tell Someone over the Internet. How About you Bring it to me and I'll Show you. That's the Easy Way. LOL. Sorry. I Wish I could do More. Thanks for the E-Mail Update and the Comments. Till Next Time. May all your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe.

 Best Wishes and Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John