Snapper 8526, 9528, 10530, 11532 manual Traction Belt Change Swing Plate Alignment Tabs

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Service

Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the trac- tion 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 “How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt” in the Service section.

3.Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 26) from one end of the swing plate axle rod (I).

4.Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the swing plate (A, Figure 27) to pivot forward.

5.Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 26).

6.Remove the old traction drive belt (A) from the trac- tion drive pulley (G) and from the traction drive pulley

(F). Replace the traction drive belt (A) with an origi- nal factory replacement belt available from an autho- rized 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 proper- ly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).

9.Attach the traction drive spring (E).

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

11.The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 30) 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.

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

13.Adjust the belt guide. See Belt Adjustment in this sec- tion of the manual.

14.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 25).

15.Tighten the capscrews (A) on each side of the bottom panel (B).

16.Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 21) securing with screws (B).

17.Check the adjustment of the cables. See Cable Adjustment in this section of the manual.

18.Connect the spark plug wire.

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B

Figure 30. Traction Belt Change

A.Swing Plate

B.Alignment Tabs

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