Shear Bolts |
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Washer | Carriage Bolt |
Hex Nut | Shave Plate |
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Figure 15
•Remove the six carriage bolts (three per side), belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide shoes to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure 8.
•Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware removed earlier (cupped side of belleville washer against the slide shoes). Make certain the slide shoes are adjusted to be level.
•To remove the shave plate, remove slide shoe as well as the carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing. For location of shave plate and carriage bolts, see Figure 15.
•Reassemble the new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing.
•Reinstall the skid shoes and tighten securely.
Replacing Belts
To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective
•Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the two flat washers.
•Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the engine, by removing the three
•Remove the large shoulder bolt and washer on the left hand side of the engine pulley. See Figure 16.
Hairpin | Flat | Belt Cover Bolts(3) | Belt Cover |
Clip | Washers |
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| Upper Bolt | |
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| Shoulder Bolt | (remove) |
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| (do not remove) |
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Engine Pulley |
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Shoulder Bolt |
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Figure 16
Auger Belt
•Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 17.
•Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley.
Engine |
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Pulley | Auger Control |
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Auger Idler | Belt |
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Rod |
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Ferrule |
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Brake Bracket |
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Assembly | Cable Roller |
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Z Fitting | Guide |
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Figure 17
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