Replacing Friction Wheel Rubber, Drive Belt

Self-Tapping

Screw

Belt Cover

Figure 13

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

•Roll the front and rear auger belts off the auger drive pulley. See Figure 14.

		Drive
		Pulley
	Auger	Drive
	Pulley	Belt
	Idler	Idler
	Pulley	Pulley
		Auger
		Belts
		Frame
		Frame
	Support
	Bracket
	Rear
	Auger	Support
	Belt	Bracket
	Front	Spring
	Front
	Auger Belt	Auger Housing
	Idler Spring	Auger Housing
	Idler Spring

Figure 14

•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 14.

•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley.

NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing may aid in belt removal.

•Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. Repeat this step for the front auger belt.

•Replace both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.

Drive Belt

•Follow the first four steps of the instructions for servicing the auger belts.

•Pull the idler pulley up and lift the belt off the wheel drive pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 14.

•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 15.

•Slip the belt between the friction wheel and drive disc. Remove and replace the belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order.

NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled.

Friction
Wheel	Drive Plate
	Drive Plate
Stop Bolt
Support Bracket	Auger Pulley
	Auger Pulley

Figure 15

Replacing Friction Wheel Rubber

The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.

•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 rests on the housing.