Yard Machines E6A5E, E665E, E645E, 615 Service, Auger belts, Augers, Shave plate and skid shoes

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SECTION 8: SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.

Auger belts

•Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 21.

Engine

Refer to separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures.

Augers

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 20. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts will shear.

If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared. A replacement shear bolt and hex lock nut have been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.

Shave plate and skid shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.

•To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts.

•To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.

Belt removal and replacement

WARNING: Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank, or place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline from leaking.

 

 

 

Self-Tapping

Belt

 

 

Screws

Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 21

•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

•Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rest on the housing.

•Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

•Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley. See Figure 22.

NOTE: 5.0 HP model has only one auger belt.

•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 23.

Drive

Rear Auger

Belt

Belt

Engine

Pulley

Front

Auger

Belt

Idler

Pulley

Engine

Pulley

Idler

Pulley

Figure 22

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Contents of Hardware Pack Loose parts in carton See Figure Tools required for assemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower UnpackingAssembling the handles and handle panel hardware a and b Attaching speed selector plate and shift lever hardware cAttaching the clutch cables hardware d Attaching the chute assembly hardware eTraction control clutch and shift lever adjustment Final assembly and adjustments Auger control clutchKnow Your Snowthrower Electric starter optional Starting engine Safety ignition keyOperating Your Snow Thrower Gas and oil fill-upTire chains optional equipment Stopping engineTo engage drive To engage augersAuger clutch adjustment Chute assembly adjustmentSkid shoe adjustment Traction control clutch adjustmentMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Augers ServiceBelt removal and replacement Auger beltsChanging the friction wheel rubber Drive beltOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePart Description Parts List for Models 615E Through E665EModels 31A-615, E6A5E, E645E, and E665E Control Panel Assembly E645, E665 3133 Part Description Blower Housing Wheel Assemblies Model no Size Model Models E6A5E, E645E and E665E MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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