Poulan 96194000602, 418984 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 Sears 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 Sears 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 assistantstand inthe operating position and hold the snow thrower handles. Se- rious 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.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

FIG. 23

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerPower Steering Operation See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Other TroubleshootingFuncionamiento ¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta ComprometidaPreparación Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Tabla DE MateriasPartes Empacadas POR Separado EL LA Caja DE Cartón Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL Cartón Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓNComo Preparar SU Máquina Quitanieves Desplegar LA Empuñadura SuperiorDE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs y Montaje DE LA BielaDE Mando DE LA Tracción Ver Figs y Controlar LA Presión DE LOS Neumáticos Familiarícese CON SU Máquina Quitanieves OperaciónCumple CON LOS Requisitos DE Seguridad DE LA A.N.S.I Pararse Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NieveComo Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves Usar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver Fig Lanzar LA Nieve Ver FigMoverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Funcionamiento DE LA Dirección Ver FigRegular LAS Placas DE Deslizamiento Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorBarra DE Arrastre Ver Fig Controlar EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Ver FigPuesta EN Marcha DEL Motor Consejos Para Lanzar LA NieveAntes DE Parar SI EL Arrancador DE Retroceso SE HA CongeladoRecomendaciones Generales MantenamientoLubricación Maquina QuitanievesLimpieza MotorPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina Quitanieves Servicio Y AdjustesConducto Deflector Pernos DE Seguridad Ver FigVaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE Carburante Sustituir LAS Correas Vea FigOtros AlmacenimientoIdentificacion DE Problemas Page KEY Part Description Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Drive Page 416954 KEY Part Description416717X004 413429X479Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Wheels KEY Part Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Decals 406045 181038 Decal, DangerLimited Warranty

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