Craftsman C459-52833 manual Auger Belt

Figure 22

Remove

Auger Belt

4.Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 25.

NOTE: Make sure that the location of the ferrule on the auger idler rod is maintained.

5.Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley.

6.Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 26.

7.From both sides of the the frame assembly, use a 1/2” wrench to remove the three hex tap screws securing the frame to the auger housing assembly. See Figure 27.

NOTE: Do not remove the lower hex flange lock nut on each side.

8.Place a block of wood underneath the auger housing as shown in Figure 28 and separate auger housing from the frame by tilting the housing forward and pulling up the handles.

9.Block the impeller with a piece of wood to prevent if from spinning and use a 1/2” wrench to remove the hex screw and washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing. See Figure 29.

10.Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley groove and slide the pulley assembly off the posts of the auger pulley adapter to remove the old belt. Refer to Figure 29.