Poulan 96192002301, 422073 owner manual To Replace Belts See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21)

The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by an service centre/department.

NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.

The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest authorized service centre/department. Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.

WARNING: Belt replacement requires separation of the snow thrower. While separating the auger housing from the frame assembly, it is important that an assistant stand in the operating position and hold the snow thrower handles. Serious personal injury and/ or damage to the unit could occur if the snow thrower should fall during the belt changing process.

FRAME

AUGER

ASSEMBLY

HOUSING

HANDLES

1.REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, out- doors, away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

2.REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen locknut securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket only enough to allow chute rotator head to be raised and discharge chute to be removed from snow thrower.

3.REMOVE BELT COVER - See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in this section of this manual.

4.REMOVE ENGINE PULLEY - Remove bolt, lockwasher and flat washer securing pulley to engine crankshaft. Remove outside (auger) pulley only from crankshaft.

5.SEPARATE SNOW THROWER - With your assistant standing in the operating position holding the handles, remove the two (2) bolts holding the auger housing and frame together.

WARNING: As the last bolt is removed, have your assistant carefully lower the handles down to the ground.

6.REMOVE HAIRPIN FROM CLUTCH ROD and remove clutch rod from swing plate. Tip swing plate forward.

7.REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley.

8.RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys.

HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension.

9.With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers.

10.Install clutch rod in swing plate; secure with hairpin.

11.Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger pulley only.

12.While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly, pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley.

13.Move idler arm so it does not hit impeller pulley as you bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts. If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley (by catching the idler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together), separate the snow thrower and repeat step 12. Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together.

14.Install the two (2) hex bolts and tighten securely.

15.INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY - Place belt in pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer, lockwasher and bolt and tighten securely (41-47 N-m torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper.

16.INSTALL BELT COVER and two (2) screws. Tighten securely.

17.INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE – See “INSTALL DIS- CHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD” in the Assembly / Pre-Operation section of this manual.

 

BELT KEEPER

 

 

TRACTION DRIVE BELT

 

ENGINE

FLAT WASHER

 

PULLEY

 

 

 

 

LOCKWASHER

 

 

BOLT

IDLER ARM

AUGER

SQUARE

BELT

HOLE

 

 

CLUTCHING

 

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

BRACKET

 

FRAME

AUGER PULLEY

AUGER

HOUSING

 

 

 

BOLTS

16

FIG. 21

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Assembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerParts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs Unfold Upper HandleInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE LubricationCleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Housing Scraper BARAuger 27 LH Auger 27 RHAuger Bearing Bearing PlugChute Weldment Deflector WeldmentDeflector Seal StrapLEVER/CABLE Rotator Assembly Rotator HeadRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotLoop Handle RH Loop Handle LH405784X479 Pivot Support Weldment Spacer RetainerKnob RED Handle KnobImpeller ROD Assembly Traction ROD AssemblyShifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD BottomWire Harness Console PanelHeadlight Bezel Flood HeadlightRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number XT8527ES Drive Speed Selector Assembly 43 402689 Drive Plate AssemblyEND Plate Control ARMAxle Shaft Roll PIN 3/16Sprocket Clik PINKEY Part Description Engine Tecumseh Model LH318SA-156551H 417014X505 Engine Mount PlateTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt 187833X428 Wheel Assembly LH187865X428 Part KEY Description Safety Ignition KEY35062 DECAL, Danger 181037DECAL, DANGER, Deflector Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

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