White Outdoor Two Stage Snow Blower warranty Auger Belt Replacement

Auger Belt Replacement

WARNING: Run the engine com- pletely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower.

To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:

1.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 6-4.

2.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure 6-5.

3.Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 6-6.

4.a. Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 6-7.

b.Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame.

5.Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order. See Figure 6-8.

NOTE: Repeat the auger control test on page 11 before operating the snowthrower.

NOTE: Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt.

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Maintaining

Your Snow

Thrower

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-

Figure 6-4

Figure 6-5 Figure 6-7

Figure 6-6 Figure 6-8

viscosity oils also result in higher oil consump- tion when used above 32ºF (0ºC). Check your snow thrower’s engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other com- ponents, as a result of doing so, will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

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