MAINTENANCE
HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT
The drive belt is of special construction and must be re- placed with original factory replacement belt available from your nearest authorized service center.
1.Remove the belt cover. (See Figure 20)
2.Remove the drive belt from the idler pulley. (See Figure 20 and Figure 21)
3.Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley. Be careful, not to bend the belt guides.
4.Remove the drive belt from the auger pulley. (See Figure 20)
5.Remove the old drive belt.
6.To install the new drive belt, reverse the above steps.
7.Make sure the drive belt is seated properly on the pul- leys.
NOTE: When the auger control lever is engaged, the belt guides must be 1/16” from the drive belt (See Figure 21).
8.Install belt cover.
Engine |
Pulley |
Idler Pulley |
Drive Belt |
Auger Pulley |
Belt Cover |
Figure 20 |
| Idler Pulley |
| Auger Pulley |
| Engine Pulley |
| Belt Guide |
| Drive Belt |
| 1/16” |
| Belt Guide |
| Figure 21 |
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