SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed as follows:
1.To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
2.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov- ing the two
3.Remove the belt as follows. Refer to Figure 27.
a.Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
b.Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right.
c.Lift the drive belt off engine pulley.
4.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
5.Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four
6.Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Figure 28.
7.Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 28.
8.Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.
NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease reassembly of the belt.
Friction Wheel RemovalIf the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary.
1.To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
2.Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position.
3.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
4.Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four
5.Remove the
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Figure 27
Stop Bolt
Figure 28
Figure 29
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