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4.From both sides of the frame assembly, use a 1/2" wrench to remove the three hex tap screws securing the transmission frame to the auger housing assembly. Refer to Figure
5.Place a block of wood underneath the auger housing as shown in Figure
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6.Block the impeller with a piece of wood the prevent from spinning and use a 1/2” wrench to remove the hex screw and flat washer from the center of the auger input shaft and auger pulley adapter. Refer to Figure
7.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
NOTE: The pulley adapter may slide off the auger input shaft when removing the pulley. Use extra caution to
ensure the adapter does fall and get damaged when removing the pulley.
8.Place the new auger belt in the
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9.Turn the pulley as necessary to align its three slots approximately with the posts of the pulley adapter, then move the brake bracket assembly away from the input shaft. While aligning the pulley slots and adapter posts, push the auger pulley fully onto the adapter. Refer to Figure
NOTE: If the pulley adapter was removed with the pulley, align the splines of the pulley adapter and auger input shaft, and push the pulley and adapter onto the input shaft. Refer to Figure
10.Slide the washer onto the hex screw removed earlier and apply Loctite 262 to the threads of the hex screw.
11.Insert the hex screw through the pulley assembly and into the threads of the input shaft. Torque the hex screw to
12.If also replacing the drive belt, proceed to the “Drive Belt” instruction. If not, reposition the transmission frame back onto the auger housing. Install the drive belt on the engine pulley,
NOTE: Make sure to remove the piece of wood blocking the impeller.
Check the auger drive belt adjustment. With the auger clutch lever in the disengaged position, the top surface of the new belt should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley.
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