MTD E760, E740 manual Maintenance, Auger Belts, Drive Belt

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SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.

AUGER BELTS

1.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See figure 19.

Belt

Self-Tapping

Cover

Screws

Figure 19

2.Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

3.Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing.

4.Remove four self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

5.Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley. See figure 20.

Drive

Rear AugerBelt

Belt

Engine

Pulley

Front

Auger

Belt

Engine

Pulley

Idler

PulleyIdler

Pulley

Figure 20

6.Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See figure 21.

7.Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip between the bolt and auger pulley. See figure 22.

NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal.

8.Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See figure 21. Repeat this step for the front auger belt.

9.Replace both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.

DRIVE BELT

1.Follow steps 1 through 4 of previous instructions.

2.Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See figure 20.

3.Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See figure 22.

4.Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See figure 22. Remove and replace belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order.

NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See figure 22.

Support

Bracket

Rear

 

Auger

 

Belt

Frame

Front

 

Auger

 

Belt

 

Auger

Pulley Idler Auger Support

Spring Housing Bracket

Spring

Figure 21

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Contents MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, Ohio Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyOperation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining PreparationSafety labels found on your snow thrower Maintenance and StorageCalling Customer Support Finding Your Model NumberContents of Hardware Pack Assembly Instructions Attaching the Handle AssemblyUnpacking Hardware C Attaching the Chute AssemblyAttaching the Chute Crank Hardware BHardware D Attaching the Shift RODAttaching the Clutch Cables Attaching the Track ControlsFinal Adjustments Track Lock Lever ControlsAuger Drive Clutch Left and Right Track ControlsIgnition Key Starter Choke Handle Primer Throttle OperationGAS and OIL FILL-UP To Start EngineOperating Tips To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersAdjustments Lubrication Maintenance Auger BeltsDrive Belt Drive Belt Changing the Friction Wheel RubberFriction DiscOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideGear Assembly Handle Assembly Handle Assembly Blower Housing 26’’ Track and Frame Track and Frame Description Qty Engine and V-Belts Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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