8.Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in Attachment Belt on page 13.

9.Replace belt cover and tighten hardware.

2

3 4

5

1

 

 

6

8

7

 

 

 

1.

Traction Belt Idler

 

2.

Traction Drive Belt

 

3.

Engine Sheave

 

4.

Belt Finger

 

5.

Attachment Drive Belt

 

6.

Attachment Pulley

 

7.

Attachment Idler Nut

 

8.

Attachment Belt Idler

 

 

Figure 39

OS8235

1/8" (3.2 mm) (Maximum)

1

2

3

1.Belt Finger

2.Attachment Drive Belt

3.Swing Gate Pivot Bushing

Figure 40

TRACTION DRIVE BELT

REPLACEMENT

(Figure 41)

NOTICE: Housing and frame must be tipped apart and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt.

CAUTION: Always support Sno-Thro frame and blower housing when loosening the cap screws holding them together. Never loosen cap screws while unit is in service position.

1.Remove attachment drive belt (See Remove Attachment Drive Belt on page 33).

2.Detach traction idler spring.

3.Remove swing gate spacer.

4.Slide swing gate to the left until finger is out of the frame.

NOTICE: The drive plate is detached to create space between the drive plate and friction disc to remove and reinstall the belt.

5. Remove traction drive belt.

NOTICE: To remove belt it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle.

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