Repair & Adjustments | Simplicity 3190E, 3190M specs

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug.

4.1.3.AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT (Continued From Previous Page)

5.Reinstall belt guide.

IMPORTANT: Make sure when reinstalling belt guide that it does not touch drive pulley. Belt guide should an equal amount of clearance on both belt guide fingers. See Figure 4.6.

6.Refer to Section “Auger Belt Adjustment/Replacement”.

7.Reinstall belt cover and tighten screws securely. DO NOT overtighten.

BELT GUIDE	DRIVE PULLEY

AUGER

FLITE SHOE

SELF-

TAPPING

SCREWS

ALIGN ANGLED ENDS OF FLITE SHOE WITH ANGLED ENDS OF AUGER

IDLER PULLEY

DRIVE

BELT

CLEARANCE

FIGURE 4.7

CHECK BELT GUIDE

FOR BENDS, BREAKS,

ETC.

FIGURE 4.6

4.1.4.AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. #6-1215 Flite Shoe Kit for 17” Auger Models and #6-1213 Flite Shoe Kit for 19” Auger Models. These kits will be required to replace existing flite shoes.

1. Tilt machine backward to gain access to auger. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over.

2. Remove all self-tapping screws that secure the flite shoes to auger. Save screws for future use.

3. Install new flite shoes to auger using self-tapping screws removed previously. Tighten screws securely. DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 4.7.