Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Snapper Snow Blower, snapper snow blower, clutch system

Question
QUESTION: My drive belt for the blower on my Snapper I4220 (1987) snowblower seems loose. How do I adjust or replace?

ANSWER: Hello Larry:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL at this Site Addy, http://www.emerichsales.com/parts-browse.asp and Select Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the OEM (Snapper). Then Select Snow Throwers. Then Select Two Stage Snow Throwers. Then Select Two Stage Intermediate Snow Thrower. Then Select the Series 0. Then Select the 14220 File. Now Select the Engine, Pulley, Idler, Clutch System File. The Adjuster should the Idler Bracket #26. The Idler is Adjusted in the Slot of this Bracket to Tighten or Loosen the Belt. 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

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QUESTION: John,

Thanks for the parts diagram.  It was very helpful.  I see how to adjust the belt on the I4200 thrower.  But how do I know how much tension should be on the belt?  Right now the belt is slack when the idler pulley is not engaged.  HOw slack should it be and how much tension should be on it when I depress the blower lever?  Is there a service manual that shows the proper tension, etc?

Larry

Answer
Hello Again Larry:

The Belt Tension should be Enough to Operate the Unit and Not Slip. Usually I Engage the Belt and Then Tighten the Idler as Tight as Possible. Then When the Tension is Released, the Slack is Automatically Set. I have Never Located a Manual that has Any Tension Numbers in it. I have a Tensionometer and Use it Rarely. 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

PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Thanks.

Respectfully

John