How To Remove

The Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move for- ward, check the traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows,

plate is properly secured (see

Figure 30),

1.Disconnectthe spark plug wire,

2.Remove the auger drive belt. See =How To Remove The Auger Drive

Belt"in the Service And Adjustment section.

3.Remove the e-ring from one end of the swing plate axle rod, Remove the swing plate axle rod to allow the swing plate to pivot forward (see

Figure 29).

4.Remove the traction drive spring.

5.Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction drive pulley and from the engine pulley. Replace the traction drive belt with an origi- nal equipment replacement belt available from a Sears service cen- ter.

6.Install the new traction drive belt onto the traction drive pulley and onto engine pulley.

7.Make sure the traction drive idler

pulley is propedy aligned with the traction drive belt.

8.Attach the traction drive spring.

9.install the swing plate axle rod and secure with the e-ring removed earlier,

10.The bottom of the awing plate must be positioned between the align- ment tabs. Make sure the swing

Alignment Tabs Figure 30

NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction drive belt has

been replaced, then check to make sure that the swing plate is positioned between the align- ment tabs.

11.Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Remove The Au-

ger Drive Belt" in the Service And

Adjustment section.

12.Adjust the belt guide. See =How To

Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser- vice And Adjustment section.

13.Install the bottom panel (see Figure 27).

14.Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.

15.Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (see Figure 25).

16.Check the adjustment of the cables. See =How To Check And Adjust The Cables" in the Service And Adjust- meht section.

17.Connect the spark plug wire.

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536881851 specifications

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The machine is equipped with a 24-inch clearing width, allowing it to effectively remove substantial amounts of snow in a single pass. This feature not only saves time but also makes the task of snow removal less labor-intensive. The adjustable height of the chute lets users direct snow where they want it, whether that be onto the lawn or away from pathways.

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