•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 27.
•Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame.
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal.
•Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 26. Repeat this step to remove the front auger belt.
•Reassemble both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.
Friction Wheel
Pin Assembly
Support | Frame |
Bracket |
|
| Gear |
Auger | Shaft |
Belt |
|
Auger | Idler |
| Support | |
Pulley | Auger | Bracket | ||
Spring | ||||
|
| Housing | Spring |
Figure 27
Drive Belt
•Follow first four steps of previous instructions.
•Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 26.
•Using a wrench, loosen the nut on the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 28.
Friction
Wheel
Disc
Friction Wheel
Drive Belt
Support Bracket
Stop
Bolt
Figure 28
•Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 28. Remove and replace belt. Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 28.
Friction Wheel Rubber
Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. Follow instructions below to replace the rubber.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Drain fuel into an approved container or place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline from leaking.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on housing. See Figure 18.
•Remove six
•Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle.
•Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 29.
•Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame. Remove the hex nut and bell washer from the left end of the shaft.
Hex Nut
Bell Washer
Figure 29
•Slide the gear shaft to the right, then slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft.
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