Poulan PP5524ESA 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 a qualified service center.

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

TheV-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer.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. 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 FUELTANK - Drain gaso- line from fuel tank into a suitable container, outdoors, away from fi re 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 fl at 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 and lock washers holding 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 AUGER BELT from around pulley.

7.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.

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

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

10.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.

11.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 10. Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together.

12.Install the two (2) hex bolts and lock washers and tighten securely.

13.INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY - Place belt in pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install fl at washer, lock- washer and bolt and tighten securely (30-35 ft. lbs. torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper.

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

15.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

 

 

 

AUGER PULLEY

 

 

 

 

BOLT

LOCK

 

 

 

WASHER

FRAME

AUGER

 

 

 

HOUSING

 

 

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FIG. 21

 

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberPreparation TrainingOperation Static Electricity HazardAPI-SF-SJ Maintenance and StorageParts Packed Separately in Carton Service and Adjustments14-15 16-18HOW 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 Rotater Head See FigInstall Weight BAG See Fig Know Your Snow Thrower OperationRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Start Engine Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR If Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Page KEY Part Description Page 183334 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number PP5524ESA Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number PP5524ESA Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number PP5524ESA Drive Washer, Flat 11 6 3452 KEY Part Description Page KEY Part Description Limited Warranty

PP5524ESA specifications

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