Snapper SNP I924EX B&S 24 (CE), SMI I924EX B&S 24 (CE), SNP I924E B&S 24 (CE) Traction Drive Belt

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Service

NOTE: To assemble the auger housing to the frame, have someone hold the auger clutch lever in the ENGAGED position. This will move the idler arm and pulley enough to allow the auger drive pulley to move back into position.

15.Assemble the auger housing (C, Figure 34) to the frame with the four upper taptite screws (A) that were removed in step 12. Tighten the two lower taptite screws (B). Tighten all taptite screws to 40-50 lb-in (4,5-5,6 Nm).

16.Attach chute and offset tube previously removed (Figure 32 and 33. Tighten all KEPS nuts to 11 lb- ft (15 Nm).

17.Slide spout rotator rod (B, Figure 31) into worm gear, and secure with hair pin (A).

18.Install rotator cover (A) and secure with 5/16-18 flange lock nut (B). Tighten nut to 11 lb-ft (15 Nm).

19.Install the auger drive belt (D, Figure 29) onto the impeller pulley (H).

20.Slip the auger drive belt (D) under the idler pulley

(K).

21.Adjust the auger drive belt. See “Belt Adjustment: Auger Drive Belt” in the Service section.

22.Adjust the belt guide. See “Belt Guide Adjustment” in the Service section.

23.Install the belt cover (A, Figure 24). Tighten 1/4-20 screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the screws will deform the plastic.

24.Check the adjustment of the cables. See “Adjustments - Auger Drive Adjustment and Traction Drive Cable Adjustment” in the Adjustment section.

25.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 28). Tighten 1/4-20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

26 Connect the spark plug wire.

Adjustments/Service

Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2.Remove the auger drive belt. See “Belt Replacement” in the Service section.

3.Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 29).

4.Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 29) from one end of the swing plate axle rod (I).

5.Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the swing plate (A, Figure 35) to pivot forward.

6.Remove the old traction drive belt (A) from the traction drive pulley (G) and from the traction drive pulley (F). Replace the traction drive belt (A) with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized Dealer.

7.Install the new traction drive belt (A) onto the traction drive pulley (G) and onto traction drive pulley (F).

8.Make sure the traction drive idler pulley (L) is properly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).

9.Install the swing plate axle rod (I) and secure with the e-ring (J) removed earlier.

10.The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 35) must be positioned between the alignment tabs (B). Make sure the swing plate is properly secured.

NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction drive belt has been replaced, then check to make sure that the swing plate is positioned between the alignment tabs.

11.Attach the traction drive spring (E).

12.Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See Belt Replacement in this section of the manual.

13.Adjust the belt guide. See Belt Guide Adjustment in this section of the manual.

14.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 28). Tighten 1/4-20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

15.Install the belt cover (A, Figure 24). Tighten 1/4-20 screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the screws will deform the plastic.

16.Check the adjustment of the cables. See Adjustments in this section of the manual.

17.Connect the spark plug wire.

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