MTD 769-04165 manual Auger Belt, Drive Belt, Install new auger belt

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Plastic Tab

Figure 11

Auger Belt

Engine

Pulley

Drive

Belt

Auger

Pulley

Idler

Bracket

Figure 12

Spring

Drive Pulley

Belt Keeper

Drive Belt

 

 

Figure 13

3.Remove the self tapping screw which secures the belt cover to the frame. Remove the belt cover by pushing in on the sides of the cover to release the plastic tabs. Pull the belt cover out from around the engine and chute. See Figure 11.

Auger Belt

NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snowthrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

1.Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Remove the belt keeper as shown in Figure 13. Return the snow thrower to its upright position to complete the following steps.

2.Slip the front auger belt off of the engine pulley pushing it forward and rolling in off of the pulley. See Figure 12.

3.Squeeze the auger control handle to release the auger brake, which is the tab that holds the belt onto the auger pulley. Remove the belt.

4.Replace with new belt after replacing the drive belt.

Drive Belt

NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the new auger belt.

NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snowthrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

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

2.Remove the spring that connects the transmission to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 13.

NOTE: It may be easier to first remove the flange lock nut, then use needle-nosed pliers to firmly grip spring and remove from bolt.

3.Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on the drive belt. Remove belt from transmission pulley.

4.Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley, and away from the unit.

5.Place the new drive belt into the groove on the engine pulley. See Figure 12.

6.Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive belt onto the transmission pulley.

7.Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and secure the transmission. Reinstall the flange lock nut.

8.Install new auger belt.

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Maintenance

& Service

WARNING

Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind

of maintenance or adjustments on your machine.

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