Husqvarna 42" Snow Thrower Attachment

DinosaurMike

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I have a YT42LS with a 42" snow thrower attachment. To set the belt tension on the long snow thrower drive belt the owners manual says to pull out tension chains until the inner hairpin clip stops the chain. Then you insert the outer hairpin clip. Mine does not have inner hairpin clips. If anyone has one could you measure how far the chains extend when the inner hairpin clip stops against the clutch/pulley frame. Thank you.
 

Rivets

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Being a service tech I’ve installed my share of this style of blower more often than I care to. I’ve never seen an inner hairpin. To set the belt tensioner I’ve always pulled the chain as tight as possible and then inserted the hairpin on the outside. This should give you about 1/2” of deflection on the belt.
 
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