MTD E600E manual Auger Belts, Drive Belt

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AUGER BELTS

NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be cer- tain to check the condition of the other belt (model 600/610E has only one auger belt).

1.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 24.

Belt

Cover

Self-Tapping

Screws

Figure 24

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 six 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 25.

Rear Auger

Drive

 

Belt

Belt

Engine

 

 

Pulley

Idler

Front Auger

Belt

Pulley

 

 

Engine

Idler

 

Pulley

 

Pulley

 

 

Figure 25

6.Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 26.

7.Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip between the bolt and auger pulley. See Figure 27.

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

 

 

Friction

 

 

 

Wheel

 

Support

 

 

 

 

Bracket

 

 

 

 

Rear Auger

 

 

 

Frame

Belt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Auger

 

 

 

Support

Pulley

Auger

Idler

Auger

Bracket

 

Pulley

Housing

Spring

 

Spring

 

Figure 26

8.Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 26. Repeat this step for front auger belt (except models 600/610E).

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 25.

3.Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 27.

4.Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. Remove and replace belt. Reassemble fol- lowing the instructions in reverse order.

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

See Figure 27.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Calling Customer Support Finding Your Model Number4683 Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance and Storage Shut OFF Engine Before Unclogging Discharge ChuteTools Required for Assembly Contents in Carton See FigureLoose Parts & Hardware Pack UnpackingContents of Hardware Pack Attaching the Handle Assembly Hardware a AssemblyAttaching the Control Cables Hardware B Attaching the Chute Directional Control Hardware D Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware CAttaching the Shift ROD Hardware B Final Adjustments Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjust- mentAdjusting the Skid Shoes Auger ControlOperation Operating ControlsShift Lever Auger ControlSafety Ignition Switch Chute Directional ControlThrottle Control GAS and OIL FILL-UPTo Stop Engine Electric Starter If EquippedTo Engage Drive Adjustments Maintenance Traction Control AdjustmentDrive Wheels Lubrication Chute Directional ControlService Auger Belts Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber OFF-SEASON StorageFriction Wheel Plates Bearing Screws RubberHub Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionGear Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0FBlower Housing 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 Handle Assembly Part Description Frame Assembly Wheel Assemblies Model Size Engine and V-Belts E600E, E610EE640F, E660G, E6C0F MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for