Poulan 96198002901, 435548 owner manual To Replace Belts See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23)

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 a service center/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 construc- tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu- facturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest service center/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, 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 re- move 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, 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

 

 

 

 

 

BOLT

 

IDLER ARM

 

AUGER

SQUARE

 

BELT

HOLE

 

 

 

CLUTCHING

 

 

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

 

BRACKET

 

 

FRAME

AUGER PULLEY

AUGER

HOUSING

 

 

 

BOLTS

 

17

FIG. 23

 

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONParts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Chute Deflector Remote Control See FigsKnow Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerPower Steering Operation See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigScraper BAR See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo USE Drift Cutters See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig To Remove Wheels See Fig To Adjust Cable Tension See FigCarburetor Engine SpeedOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Scraper BAR Auger HousingAuger Bearing Bearing PlugAuger 27 RH Auger 27 LHSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHDrift Cutter BAR KEY PartCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.750 Plastic WasherChute Snow Shield 419822X431 Shield Retainer Strap Knob BlackPOP Rivet Cable Assembly Adjustable LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Heat Shield Rotator HeadLoop Handle RH Loop Handle LHLower Tube Pivot SupportRetainer SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobTraction ROD Assembly Impeller ROD AssemblyShifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD BottomConsole Panel Wire HarnessHeadlight Bezel Flood HeadlightRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP291EPS27 Drive Exploded Drive Plate Assembly AssemblySpeed Selector Rubber RingFrame Complete LCT Engine427963X428 Engine Mounting PlateTraction Belt Impeller BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler Pulley428685 01.21.014-CCable Bracket RH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket LH Wheel Driver Retainer Ring CoverWheel Lobe Clutch Slide422663 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, Danger 181037DECAL, DANGER, Deflector DECAL, InstructionService Notes Limited Warranty

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