Snapper 555 manual Service, Auger Drive Belt Replacement

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DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Cont.)

Auger Drive Belt Replacement

1.Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until it stops running from lack of fuel.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug.

3.Remove belt cover (See Figure 25).

4.Loosen auger belt guide and slide belt off engine pul- ley and away from idler pulley. (See Figure 28).

5.Clamp or tie auger control lever to handle in the fully depressed position to release all tension on the auger pulley brake pad, and provide clearance for belt removal.

6.Tilt unit forward and rest on auger housing.

7.Remove lower cover.

8.Loosen hex screw securing belt stop (Figure 30), and pivot the belt stop away from the pulley to permit removal of belt.

9.Pull the belt out of the unit, and install the new belt on the auger drive pulley.

10.Position belt stop to provide 1/8" clearance between stop and belt, and and tighten securely.

11.Replace lower cover.

12.Return unit to normal upright operating position.

13.Release auger control.

14.Install auger belt over engine pulley.

15.Adjust auger belt stop as described under ADJUST-

ING BELT GUIDES.

16.Install belt cover.

17.Connect spark plug wire and fill fuel tank.

18.Start unit and check auger for proper operation. See "Auger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment" for adjust- ment procedures if additional adjustment is neces- sary.

Service

WARNING

Do not go near the discharge chute or auger when the engine is running. Do not run the engine with any cover or guard removed.

Auger Drive Pulley

Auger Belt Stops

Figure 30. Auger Drive Pulley and Belt Stops

WARNING

Auger must NOT rotate unless the Auger Control lever has been depressed, and auger must stop within 5 seconds after Auger Control lever has been released.

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