4.Remove spring pin from chute crank and separate.

5.Remove belt finger by removing cap screws mounting belt finger to engine (Figure 19 or 20).

6.Remove attachment drive belt from engine sheave (it may be necessary to turn engine sheave using recoil starter handle).

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

IMPORTANT: To avoid bending bottom cover, when tipping unit apart, support handlebars firmly or tip unit up on housing and remove bottom cover by removing six cap screws before separating unit.

7.Support the frame and housing.

8.Remove hex bolts securing housing to frame (two on each side). Tip housing and frame apart on pivot pin.

9.Remove attachment drive belt from attachment pulley (hold brake away from belt).

1 2 3 4

1.

Pinion Gear

3.

Spring Pin

 

2.

Belt Cover

4.

Chute Crank

 

 

Figure 18

OS8062

Replace Attachment Drive Belt

1. Place new belt onto attachment pulley.

NOTE: Holding down the attachment clutch lever will make it easier to reconnect the housing and frame.

2.Tip housing and frame back together and secure with hex bolts.

3.Place belt onto engine sheave.

4.Replace belt finger.

IMPORTANT: With the clutch lever engaged, the belt finger located opposite the belt idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3,2 mm) from the belt, but not touching the belt, or belt grabbing may occur causing impeller to rotate while the attachment clutch is disengaged (Figure 20).

5.Adjust clutch per Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 24.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Auger must stop within 5 seconds when attachment lever is released or serious injury or unit damage may result.

6.Replace chute crank and secure with spring pin.

7.Run in the attachment belt. See Run-in Attachment Belt on page 10.

8.Replace belt cover and tighten hardware.

2

3 4

1

5

8

 

 

6

 

7

 

 

1.

Traction Belt

6.

Attachment

 

Idler

 

Pulley

2.

Traction Drive

7.

Attachment

 

Belt

 

Idler Nut

3.

Engine Sheave

8.

Attachment

4.

Belt Finger

 

Belt Idler

5.Attachment Drive Belt

Figure 19

OS8160

GB - 22